Celebrate Women Businesses Owners
Women business owners account for almost one third of all small companies today. Compare that to 40 years ago, when women owned just 5% of America’s…
What’s It Cost to Mint & Print Money?
It takes more than spare change to manufacture the money we wear out every year. Just how long can a $1 bill be used before it’s…
Find Your Side Hustle Sooner Than Later
March 29 is National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day…a great opportunity to discuss how entrepreneurs develop their business acumen. Do they inherit entrepreneurial genes, or is it the school…
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
“When will the market settle down and be right for me to invest in some stocks?” my young nephew recently lamented. Is there an ideal time to invest?…
Sweethearts Spend Less for Valentines
Flowers…chocolates…shiny baubles…experiences? What will you buy your sweetheart? Valentine’s Day marks a traditional spending spree – retailers are expecting a whopping $18.2 billion to mark the big…
Your 2017 Finances: Where’s the Beef?
Savers…investors…borrowers…entrepreneurs! Take note. As the U.S. stampedes full steam ahead into a new political climate, some laws and regulations affecting personal money management will change, for…
Is Crowdfunding Good for You?
If you are an entrepreneur or investor, crowdfunding may pique your curiosity. But the crowdfunding craze may not be what you think. In its original form in the early 2000s, crowdfunding…
What You Need to Know Before Purchasing a Franchise
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Why a consider purchasing a franchise Proven business model Market recognition Advertising strength Might be easier to finance ? A “Franchise”…
More Millennial Entrepreneurs?
Recent news reports show a solid number–about 54%–of millennials express desires to start their own businesses. But only 8% have tried. By Kauffman Foundation measures, the percentage of…
Trick or Treat for Halloween Sweets?
No doubt about it, Halloween is a profitable event for retailers. Candy sales alone account for more than $2 billion, according to the National Confectioner’s Association…
The Money Godmother 