By Christy Schutz Now that Spring has officially sprung, and as the school year winds down to a close, I can’t stop daydreaming about taking a summer vacation. Vacations are few and far between in our family. With all the commitments my husband and I have professionally, coupled with the school activities my daughter has going ... Read More
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Saving for Retirement When You WFH & Have Unpredictable Income
By Sarah Landrum The work-from-home life is the best and also the worst. On one hand, you have a somewhat flexible schedule, a cozy environment, a private supply of coffee, and no one physically breathing down your neck. On the other, you might find yourself scrambling to convert prospects into clients and maintain a predictable ... Read More
Seeking Small Business Capital? Check Out These 5 Financing Options
A couple of years ago, I wrote a post on how to fund your work-at-home business with tips for gaining the necessary money. I like to think of that post as a basic introduction for what entrepreneurs should do if they’re seeking capital. You’ll want to draft up a business plan that outlines your financial projections and financing ... Read More
How to Make Tax Time Easy Peasy
Sponsored by H&R Block For information only. Not all tax situations are the same. It's tax time again, and if you're anything like me, this time of year tends to generate a little bit of stress. Even though I've been filing tax returns since I was 15, with new tax rules and IRS jargon the process can be intimidating. Add in the ... Read More
Disability Insurance and the Stay-at-Home Mom
Sponsored by brightpeak financial Imagine this scenario: It’s the middle of the night, and you’re asleep. You’re awakened by the sound of your daughter crying in her bedroom, so you get out of bed to check on her. As you’re shuffling down the dark hallway toward her room half-awake, you slip on one of her toys and fall ... Read More
5 Ways To Fund Your Business Without a Credit Check
Recently I ran into a little financial challenge with my business. It’s one of those exhausting hurdles that’s never fun but hopefully someday, when looking back, will be just another funny story of “remember when … ?" In my case, I needed to raise an enormous amount of money (six-figures huge) to pay for a new custom software ... Read More
Preparing for Retirement: Discover the Three Essential Keys to Helping You Enjoy a Financially Secure Future
Sponsored by Edelman Financial Services I recently read that a woman turning 65 today has a 50% chance of living to age 88! And for a 65-year-old married couple, at least one spouse has a 50% chance of living to age 92[1]! That makes me stop and think. Although I love the idea of having a long life where I may get to meet my ... Read More
Handling Your Finances as a 1099 Contractor
Working from home is a dream of many, and running your own business is a great way to do just that. Chances are that, unless you’re selling a product, you’re doing a lot of freelance work. And when you freelance, businesses treat you as an independent contractor, or a 1099 contractor, which alludes to the 1099-MISC form businesses ... Read More
5 Ways to Save on Home Business Expenses
By Emily Belcher Starting your own home business can be scary, especially when you consider the money that you will need to put forth the initial startup and upkeep. No matter what you envision doing from home, there are ways to decrease the amount of money that you put out. To keep business expenses under budget, here are five ... Read More
How to Fund Your Work-at-Home Business
Funding for any small business is challenging. Though, it can be daunting to ask for money when you know you’ll be running the entire operation from your domicile. But I’m here to tell you to get that thinking out of your head! If you’re not spending money on office rent or paying a large number of employees, there’ll be less money ... Read More
Invoicing: Are You Making it More Difficult Than it Needs to Be?
The woman entrepreneur, especially the one who works at home, listen up, this is for you. Let's tackle that awful and boring aspect of your job: bookkeeping. Shudder … cringe … scream! You're a creative woman who has great products and ideas. Invoicing, in particular, is dull and tedious, but you know you should invoice promptly ... Read More
Salary Negotiations – 9 Tips to Help Women Ask for the Money
Many women feel uncomfortable when asking for a raise at work. It seems that reason and basic common sense are often two of the greatest factors holding ladies back from getting what they really deserve. Here is a look at how women can overcome their better nature to get themselves on level pegging with their male ... Read More
Fall Business Tasks: What Business Owners Need to Do Before the Year Ends
Autumn’s arrival has signaled that the dog days of summer are officially over and it’s time to get back to the grind, whether that means syncing up to the kids’ class schedules or staying longer hours later at the office. For small business owners, it’s critical to start planning on through the end of the year and into the New ... Read More
How to Manage Your Finances When You’re Running the Show
Ask any business owner to name their least favorite tasks, and bookkeeping, money management, and paying taxes will all make the list. While these chores may be tedious, they’re absolutely critical. Unlike big companies, the finances of the solo business are often closely intertwined with the personal finances of the business ... Read More
How Your Financial Picture Can Make You A More Savvy Entrepreneur
Running your own business can be overwhelming, especially if you are a team of one. We wear so many hats as entrepreneurs that it’s really easy to fall behind with some of the more time-consuming duties. One of the tasks that can be particularly hard to stay on top of is your bookkeeping. Not only can it be time-consuming, but ... Read More
