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When managing your money, gone are the days of written ledgers and tracking paper receipts. More Americans are choosing financial apps to manage their money to assist them with budgeting, saving and investing their money. Different apps are helpful for various uses. “The learning curves on most apps is fairly flat. They are all usually...

A relaxing day at the spa can do more than just pamper us; it can also provide relaxation, mindfulness and a recentering of the mind and spirit.  According to Jeremy McCarthy, author of “The Psychology of Spas and Wellbeing,” the spa industry has a unique perspective on wellbeing and takes a holistic view of a...

In the initial stages it can be difficult for founders of start-ups and small businesses to afford competent legal counsel due to lack of funds and resources. The good news is even when entrepreneurs find their knees badly skinned from hitting those hurdles, with a good coach and team behind them, clearing those hurdles is just...

What Does Accounting Do for a Business? Accounting has been called the language of business. The primary outputs of a business accounting system are the financial statements, including the Profit and Loss Statement (P&L) and the Balance Sheet. These statements reveal exactly how a business is doing, providing answers to such fundamental questions as: 1)...

An entrepreneur, banker, author, playwright, producer, singer, and health and fitness advocate, Romona Jackson embodies financial peace and stability and shows others how they can have it all too. “I am in Heaven because I am in a position where I can transfer skills and inspire and motivate people to become the best version of...

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals. The financial information that a business gains when using a CPA allows executives to make informed business decisions by effectively planning for their business’s future. CPAs are not only tax preparers; they also...

Small businesses fuel much of the United States economy, and the popularity of shows like Shark Tank has sparked interest for those who want to become entrepreneurs and their own boss. However, owning and growing a small business is definitely not a sure thing, and the statistics are telling. According to the Bureau of Labor...

Copyright infringement is the easiest way for well-meaning professionals to accidentally cost their company thousands, and in some cases millions, of dollars. Whether or not you have a marketing department, make sure that your staff is aware of copyright infringement laws when creating any type of content, from presentations to promotional materials. Before you use...

So, you and your best friend have the next great business idea. You’ve agreed on the business plan, the marketing plan, and most of all, your desire to enter into a partnership together. What do you need to make this happen? The answer is a little more complicated than you’d like to think. Every business, whether a corporation,...

With the holidays fast approaching, visions of end-of-year deadlines and work-related celebrations are likely popping into your head – and that’s just the beginning. Outside of work, you might have a family vacation or get-together to plan, presents to buy and wrap, decorations to put up and more. Before panic mode sets in, now is...