How To Be Financially Stable In Your Twenties And Early Thirties
Running a home based business or working remotely for a job is fast becoming the way to work for many people. There are a lot of benefits to it, especially if you want to enjoy a more flexible schedule and the chance to be your own boss. With technology and the information age that we... Continue Reading →
Working as an entrepreneur is the best option for determined and self-motivated people who are frustrated by working a traditional job. The challenge is today’s society is that entrepreneurship has been watered down so much by the social media influencers. While previous generations knew entrepreneurship as a grueling, hard process to establish a business, today’s... Continue Reading →
***Guest Post*** Data suggests that more than 56 million Americans did some type of freelance work in 2018. In addition, around three-quarters of the entire workforce would change jobs if the new ones offered the ability to work remotely, even if it came with no increase in pay. However, while working as a freelancer might... Continue Reading →
If you’re a business owner, the chances are you know how challenging it can be sometimes to stay motivated when it comes to progressing your business. With so many different things on your mind, it’s easy to forget why you started and what it is you want to achieve. While some business owners lose their... Continue Reading →
We are back at it; getting to know a millennial who has decided to go against the grain and pursue entrepreneurship. In our series, The Millennial Entrepreneur, I’ve taken you on several rides, learning the mindset of those who have started their businesses and made it happen successfully. Entrepreneurship is certainly not common, it is... Continue Reading →
If you ask your parents about financial stability, they most likely achieved it with the job they worked for several years, in many cases, decenniums. There was a time when a job allowed you to live comfortably and save and plan for retirement. In many households, only one decent income was sufficient. Times have changed.... Continue Reading →
In many ways, it's something that's been relegated to the past. That notion of door-to-door sales is almost as old as the hills. Nowadays, the impact an online business can make trumps the door-to-door approach, not just from the perspective of the customers (because they're not being hassled), but it's easier for us as we... Continue Reading →
Every year, around the year-end holidays, companies and employees tend to slow down. The festive atmosphere somehow promotes an environment more relaxed. This also happens sometimes in the summer. The heat and the abundant travel due to vacations lead to people taking their foot off their momentum, whether it is as an employee or as... Continue Reading →
At Money-Smart Millennials, we focus and encourage self-employment and freelancing. It is no longer a trend in today’s economy, it is a need. However, I hope your goal is not to stay a ‘side hustle’. Businesses should grow and yours should too. Entrepreneurs who are starting out take a lot if not all the tasks... Continue Reading →
In one of the previous articles related to business, we discussed how to get ready to launch your start-up business. I received a lot of feedback and interest on the subject and the discussions led to looking into the future of a start-up. When launching a business, it is obviously important to strategize but it... Continue Reading →
Let’s revisit the topic of Start-Ups again. I love going to networking events in Washington DC because every time, I am encouraged by the energy produced by so many young entrepreneurs. Hearing from millennials working their 9 to 5 then spending hours in the evening, grinding and doing everything they can to have a shot... Continue Reading →
We recently talked about how to launch a home-based business and the intricacies that come with freelancing. It’s a tough endeavor to embark on but it is not impossible. One of the key ingredients to success is starting out right when establishing your enterprise. When it comes to entrepreneurship, I have seen so many... Continue Reading →
With so many options for how and where we work, more and more people are starting home based businesses every day. In fact, 3 out of 4 business are started in a home setting. If you haven’t already made the leap, perhaps you have already been thinking about running a business from home. It might... Continue Reading →
To many, is seen as one of the most enjoyable ways to make a living. People think it’s great because you can pick your own work hours, you can take on jobs you want and as a self-employed person, you get to make your own decisions and choose the clients that you work with. However,... Continue Reading →
You’ve probably heard that most startup business fail before they even experience any success. According to study, 8 out 10 enterprises will crash within two years. Needless to say, being an entrepreneur is rather more difficult than being an employee. Yet, more millennials are embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship than any other generation before... Continue Reading →
Four years ago, you embarked on your college journey. You fought through late nights, difficult classes, boring classes, homework and deadlines and you finally arrived. Like any other journey, college has an end goal which is traditionally landing the job of your dreams. Now that you've graduated, you’ve applied to several jobs and thankfully you... Continue Reading →
When you run a business, whether a startup or an established one, you are constantly working. In fact, business owners tend to put in twice the number of hours and effort the average employee does. As much as I encourage entrepreneurship, it is crucial to remember that considering the amount of work involved, it is... Continue Reading →
Across the country and all over the world, thousands of students are celebrating their accomplishment in graduating college. The praises pour in, the encouragement is overwhelming and for some the gifts are still flooding the homes. What a great feeling!? If you have just finished a 4 year degree, a graduate program or higher, I... Continue Reading →
3 out 10 workers in America are freelancers. Working as a freelancer is not just a fantasy anymore; it’s becoming a popular choice for a lot of millennials who feel they can get a better chance at maintaining their work/life balance this way. Office work, while it provides stability doesn’t always meet the need of... Continue Reading →
When it comes to money, it’s always good to know that you’re in control. No matter how much you earn or what kind of financial situation you’re in right now, you’ll always want to be sure that you’re making the right decisions to be confident and financially stable. But let’s be honest, it’s not just... Continue Reading →
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