Category: Business

Business is often conducted on seas that are far from calm. Sometimes storms engulf your business, and as such it’s important to be aboard the sturdiest-possible vessel to avoid ruin. While this is an easy requirement to suggest, it’s a far more difficult one to plan for, laying the foundations for secure and solid business in the long-term. That’s why this guide looks at the ten main pillars of building a business, suggesting ways in which your own company can bolster its protective measures and its operations to become solid as a rock in the face of threats…

Choosing the right business structure can be a daunting task. With so many formations to choose from, how do you know what’s right for your needs? You know you have to weight the pros and cons of sole proprietorship vs LLC, but when do you know what choice is best for your business? For most small business owners and self-employed individuals, that decision is even more complicated. If you don’t have a large number of employees or several owners, it’s easy to get confused quickly. Sole Proprietorship vs LLC The most common options today are to start a…

Although it used to be a foreign concept about a decade ago, having a remote workforce is becoming a norm in the modern-day business world. In fact, 70% of the global employees are working remotely at least one day per week, according to CNBC. This culture brings a lot of perks to the businesses that embrace it. For instance, having an employee work away from the office can increase productivity by giving them a flexible schedule. It can be a little bit daunting, on the other hand, to manage your workforce optimally under these conditions. Given that they are…

Buying a home is a big life decision. There is also more to buying a home than the costs associated with doing so. You must consider the type of home you want to purchase, the family situation, location, neighbors and even the long-term plan. How big will the home be? Are you going to live there until retirement? Are you looking to live in the city or the suburbs? Would you move outside of the country? What is your financial situation? There are many questions you must ask yourself, and plenty of considerations to keep in mind. This…