With 69% of businesses starting up at home in the US, it’s understandable that the family minivan will double up as a delivery vehicle or the occasional trip to buy stock. But there are a number of reasons why business owners may want to consider their business vehicle options and the opportunity to place flashy branding on the side is just one of them. There are also some legal and tax-related reasons to consider whether to opt…

Before you consider starting an e-commerce business from scratch, you should consider buying an established store that is already profitable. Purchasing websites is a standard business decision today, and, if you are good at spotting a great deal, then it can be a very rewarding financial decision. Before purchasing a website, you have to do a ton of research, especially if you are investing a lot of money. But, whether the buying price is a…

Whether you are buying a car or applying for a home mortgage you will soon find out how important your credit score is. A credit score is a number that expresses a consumer’s creditworthiness, and is based on credit history. Lenders use credit scores to evaluate the probability that an individual will repay his or her debts. A person’s credit score ranges from 300 to 850, and the higher the number, the more trustworthy they…

What defines a business leader? What is leadership in the first place? How can someone take their competencies, and embed this energy to help an entire team prosper? They often say that leaders are born and not made, but honestly, the opposite is true. Leadership is something that you have to hone. It doesn’t come without its hard lessons. A good analogy to make is that of a military officer. A military officer, at least…

Have you ever imagined how life would look life if you were able to make enough money? Would you like to earn as much as possible and thus, have the best time of your entire life? Well, believe it or not, you are not the only one dealing with such resolutions. Nowadays, more and more of us observe how a simple change in mentality can change your entire life. Still, in order to do that,…

If you or your child has ever been a part of an organization like girl scouts or a town soccer team, you know that the bulk of the parent duties have to do with fundraising. As inconvenient as it is to have to pay these high membership prices so that our children can learn social skills with their peers as well as gain experience in whatever the activity it is they choose, it’s something that…