Do you cringe at the idea of checking your bank balance? Do you even know how much is in your account? Or where your money is going each month? Struggling with financial confidence can hold you back from your dreams and even a good quality of life, which is why improving our confidence around financial matters is essential.
If talking about money makes you feel uncomfortable or you’re embarrassed by your debts or poor financial choices, you don’t have to be.…
Global forex trading volumes have increased markedly during the digital age, but activity levels spiked even further during the coronavirus pandemic.
More specifically, forex trading activity increased by 300% during the Covid-19 outbreak, with traders’ accounts in developing economies such as Southeast Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe making up 60% of all new accounts.
Getting started in this market and achieving success is far easier said than done, however, so we’ve prepared a beginner’s guide to help you launch a career in the forex market.…
Many people remortgage for one of two reasons: they either want to reduce their monthly repayments or pay off their loan sooner. While the latter would offer the small business owner significant benefits in future, the former provides a solid strategy to secure cash for crucial investment right now.
“Houses” by Charles Hutchins (CC BY 2.0)
When is remortgaging a good option for the small business owner?
If you feel it’s time to invest in your business and your current mortgage is coming to the end of its deal, it could be an opportune time to extract cash out of your property to inject into your company.…
If you’re looking for Coronavirus business support, you’re not alone – and Hudson Weir Insolvency Practitioners are here to help.
The novel COVID-19 coronavirus and resulting lockdowns have impacted heavily on the health and day-to-day life of individuals and families across the globe.
Concerningly, the situation is also affecting the health of companies. Almost overnight, companies of all sizes and in all sectors have run into severe difficulties.
Here to help you through
From the start of the outbreak, the team at Hudson Weir has been inundated with queries from companies that had been profitable and growing – until the coronavirus pandemic.…
Controlling your monthly overhead is the great challenge all small businesses face, no matter what they do. It’s especially vital for retail businesses and those that provide direct service to the public, like auto repair shops and restaurants, because those expenses can add up quickly when you start looking at all the support services and utilities you need to meet your customers in their comfort zone. You’ve got energy expenses and telecommunications for starters, and that usually means both phone and internet.…
Renter’s insurance is a policy that protects tenants from financial losses and liabilities. Some property managers and landlords require insurance in the terms of the lease. The policies are helpful for renters that have children and pets in that they free the tenants of common liabilities. However, renter’s insurance doesn’t cover all risks that a tenant could encounter.
Reviewing seven things covered by renter’s insurance and 3 that are left out explains it all.
What’s Covered by Renter’s Insurance
1. The Renter’s Belongings
The renter’s insurance coverage applies to the renter’s belongings that are inside the property.…
Anyone starting or expanding a business knows how many hurdles you have to cross to operate legally. From safety regulations to taxes to insurance, business owners have to stay up to date on local and federal laws to remain compliant—and to run a healthy business that values its customers and employees.
Regardless of the size of your business, you’ll need numerous forms of insurance to comply with the law or to protect your assets. Workers compensation insurance, also known as just workers’ comp, is a generally required form of coverage that many new business owners find complicated.…
Learning you’re going to lose your job can be a major blow; one that can trigger a tidal wave of financial anxiety. However, this is an event that happens to many Americans for one reason or another, and it’s not always their fault.
Case in point: Few predicted the trajectory of the coronavirus and the impact it would have on not only the health of Americans, but the employment status. As one expert predicts for the New York Times, the jobless rate for March 2020 may have reached approximately 13 percent — the highest level of unemployment since the Great Depression.…
Many businesses focus on expansion, growth, and ROI completely forgetting about another vital aspect of their day-to-day operations. We are, of course, referring to money-spending aspects of running a business. When you are trying to make a cost-effective business strategy, you have to consider all the factors.
You have to take into account the cost of office building maintenance, IT infrastructure, employee training, office materials, and more. Where do you start? Which costs are pulling your bottom line down? Let’s find the answers to these questions and see the tips that can help you run a cost-effective operation.…
Failing a section of the CPA exam can be frustrating and disappointing. After years of hard work, it can seem like the process will never end when you fail part of the exam. Don’t fret or worry about whether you will be able to work as a CPA. There are ways to get past this moment, absorb the essential information to pass the section, and get ready for your successful career as a CPA.
Enroll in a CPA Review Course
Taking classes online is convenient because you can study anytime and anywhere at your convenience.…
