Despite being on the decline, identity theft and credit card fraud are still among the major sources of fraudulent activity all over the world, and affect the lives of millions of victims every year. Within the UK, card losses have actually fallen by nearly 45 percent over the past three years to reach a 10-year […]
Saving Money on Business Travel
October 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you run a small business, the thought of having to travel can be daunting because travelling is expensive. However, in some businesses, travelling is a necessary fact of life. Especially when it comes to consulting or similar businesses, you need to be where the client is. Here are some simple ways that you can […]
How to Build an Entrepreneur’s Safety Net
September 21, 2012 By 2 Comments
One of the biggest risks of being an entrepreneur is being able to financially support yourself while starting a business. This can be incredibly difficult to do because, when you’re starting up, cash flow may be tight or non-existent. Furthermore, if there is any cash flow, you will be torn with the choice of using […]
4 Ways to Reduce Taxes for Self-Employment
July 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Everyone is always looking for ways to reduce taxes. And it can be even more important for owners of small businesses, because you bear an even higher tax burden than a regular employee. 1. Deduct Your Valid Expenses The first thing you can do is make sure that you are accurately keeping track of […]
3 Ways Banks are Becoming Entrepreneurial
May 21, 2012 By 2 Comments
According to the dictionary, entrepreneurial means “willing to take risks to make a profit”. Based on the years leading up to the financial crisis, that would be an accurate description of banking practices worldwide. Banks were doing anything they thought they could to make a profit. However, since 2009, it has been rare to see […]
