In life, it’s very easy to feel as though you’re in a perpetual tug of war with no end. Trying to pay the bills, get work completed, raising children (and oh yes, trying to raise them well,) and taking part in a whole host of other day to day responsibilities can require all of your attention, energy and time. And it can leave me feeling so drained and needing a break. This can be exhausting over time, even if you’re working towards the outcomes you really care about – for instance, having a healthy family. And it is why it…
Run a Business While Traveling the World
If you love to travel, you might think that becoming a business owner is not something you can do and still enjoy your global lifestyle, but you would be dead wrong. Thanks to advances in technology, it has never been easier to take your business with you wherever you want to go. Trust me, I have run my business all over the world! If that sounds good to you, and you would love to run your own business while traveling the world, here are some tips to help you make it a reality: Choose the right business Some businesses are…
How To Get Paid On Time With Your Small Business
Money is king. Without it, running a small business is a bit difficult. A recent US survey suggested that thousands of small businesses are dying, making it ever more important to take steps to avoid joining this stat. So if you have the clients, and you are looking for ways to make sure you get paid on time with your small business; here are four tips to help ensure your small business regularly gets paid on time. Clearly define payment terms upfront Being proactive and organized is crucial to help ensure your small business gets paid promptly. Start by clearly…
How to Offer Secure Online Payments
As an online business, one of the things that you strive for is to make sure that people feel comfortable when they are making online purchases through your business. Your purchase process needs to be secure and safe for usage – and there are a couple of best practices to help make sure that you have secure online payment processing. Making sure that you offer secure payments online will mean you keep your customers safe (and happy!), but more than that, it helps prevent fraud and risk. Here is how to offer secure online payments for small businesses: Billing Address…
Feeling Insecure in Your Career? Here’s What To Do
It’s perfectly normal to feel unsure about your job security. After all, the job market can be very competitive and many industries are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Add to that the idea of a recession hitting or (fingers crossed) another pandemic heading our way, you may start to really worry about the security of your career. But worrying will only ever get you so far before it starts to feel a little counterproductive. Because stressing about something isn’t going to change the scenario — only action can do that. However, you may be thinking — what exactly can I…
