Our parents tell us that working hard is what we need to do to become successful and rich. While that reminder may be true, work doesn’t always mean you’ll achieve financial success. Just look at the people who are featured in this infographic. Some of them are world famous names who never really got financial..

Accountants can help businesses in a number of ways. They go far beyond simply preparing taxes and managing paperwork. If you are looking to invest, your accountant can help to ensure that you are making the right investments for your specific business needs. It’s a very real fact that almost all professional businesses will have..

Small business owners are faced with a multitude of matters to consider throughout the course of their business. One critical matter is taxes. While individual taxpayers usually think about taxes each year and with a deadline for filing their returns by April 15, small business owners have to consider taxes far more often than that;..

In the business owner’s mind, the most common issue with owning a business is facilitating a decent profit to keep the business open and growing. However, a business can fail very quickly should the owner pass away or become severely ill. If you are a business owner, this is a very important event to consider…

Gasoline plays an essential role in the lives of Americans, for better or worse. Most of us need it to get where we need to go, but we also use it to determine how the economy is doing. The price of oil by the barrel tells Americans a lot about the world situation. When the..

Small business owners face countless challenges in getting their companies up and running. Start-up costs, overhead, building a client base and other operating fees can make it difficult for a new company to achieve success. An audit by the IRS in particular can cost money that should be spent growing the company. Audits can devastate..

There are many parts of running a small business that are enjoyable. It’s amazing to have a hand directly on the pulse of a business and to control what happens every step of the way. Additionally, you are in charge of your own growth and expansion; the sky is the limit. However, there are certainly..

Even in a tough economy, there are many entrepreneurs out there who have great ideas for businesses that can benefit their communities and provide a great product or service to potential customers. If you’ve been thinking that you are ready to make your small business dreams a reality, and ready to become your own boss,..

If you are heading off on holiday overseas, you may be very familiar with the hunt for the best currency exchange rates, with the amounts offered varying rather surprisingly between brokers. However, if you need to use foreign currency on a rather more regular basis, or perhaps need to transfer a much larger sum, as..