Spend Smart: Page 8
How to Protect Your Small Business' Finances Regardless of the Economy
Several political, macro, economic and other risks demand that we try to keep our corporate treasuries ready for any eventuality.
How Much Is Too Much Automation in the Workplace? How AI Could Be Hurting Your Employees
As organizations continue to invest more and more in artificial intelligence (AI), how will this impact employees well-being and office diversity practices?
3 Lessons I've Learned After 5 Years Leading a Public Company
Simplicity equates to clarity, and in the corporate world, clarity is key to producing results.
Don't File and Forget: Use Your Receipts to Gain Insight on Business Spending
Your business receipts are more than proof for IRS deductions. They're the windows to the soul of your business. Here's what you can see through them.
How Small Businesses Can Still Create Jobs Despite Inflation and Rising Interest Rates
I've worked closely with small businesses for more than 10 years — here's how they can power through this tough economy and create jobs in the process.
Americans Making More Than $100,000 a Year Are 'Getting Into Trouble' With This Popular Personal Finance Habit
"Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) is gaining steam.
Smart Business Owners Know the Difference Between Profit and Cash Flow. If You Want to Make Money You Should, Too.
In short, if the revenue you realize each month exceeds the expenses that generated that revenue, you are profitable. However, it does not necessarily mean that you have positive cash flow.
Master the Highs and Lows of Running a Seasonal Business With These Expert Bookkeeping Tips
Seasonal businesses deal with the problem of having a lack of cash flow at certain points during the year; here's how to keep your bills (and cash) aligned.
Secure Your Funding — How Small Business Owners Can Level Up Their Negotiation Tactics With Venture Capitalists
Even if your business is very small or you're new to the business world, you don't need to be intimidated when working with venture capitalists.
This Controversial Trend Makes People Think They're Saving Money on Holiday Shopping — and There Might Be Some Truth to It
'Tis the season of "Girl Math."
Do This Simple Exercise to Build Better Money Habits in 2024, Says Financial Expert
A majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck — and a strategic shift in spending could help.
Should You Hire a PR Firm or a Boutique PR Firm? (And What's the Difference?)
There's little argument that PR efforts are vital, if not downright necessary, to the success of present-day entrepreneurship. But many businesses still debate the merits of taking on an outside agency, and even once they're convinced, what type of firm should they hire: specialist or generalist?
The Long Game vs. The Short Game — How Small Business Owners Can Master Authentic Customer Relationships
Success isn't just about the number of sales or the size of our businesses. It's about the relationships we build.
4 Ways This SEO Expert Uses AI to Create Content — and How You Can, Too
With continuing AI advancements, the SEO landscape forever evolves. Businesses that grasp this will cultivate the competitive edge essential in today's market.
5 Ways CEOs Can Increase Productivity in 2024
Here are five strategies successful CEOs are leveraging to boost productivity as they look forward to 2024.