There are two basic sources of money for investing–your own money and other people’s money (so-called OPM). Your own money can come from sources as diverse as cumulative life savings, your most recent paycheck, and dividends and profits from your […]
How to Invest Your Money
When you’re learning how to invest money, it’s wise to learn from the masters. These tips learned from professional money managers will help you get started on your way to investing for retirement and profit.
Pre-Investment Questions
Fraud is always a possibility, even with secured, regulated investments. Before investing, ask tough questions, both of yourself and those who are soliciting your investments. If the answer to any of these questions is “no” — or if the answers […]
How to Assess A Company’s Valuation
It is advisable and an advantage for investors to have an understanding of financial statements. It enables investors to draw their own conclusions about the company and possibly survive in challenging markets. However, it is not a simple task. Thus, […]
7 Places to Keep and Grow Your Money
Many of my friends work (or blog) strive hard to make more money but do not have a plan for their money. They leave all their money in the bank savings account. It is not a good way to keep […]
3 Roads to Business Ownership
Congratulations! You decided to leave the corporate rat race to start your own business. After a careful analysis of your skills and know-how, you are convinced that you want to be your own boss and have what it takes to […]
Assessing Your Risk Profile
We have received many emails from people who want to know how to go about starting to invest. These emails always ask what we recommend the new investor should invest in. Most times the email sender has not given us […]
The 3 Secrets to Franchise Success
Important steps to take before buying a franchise As more and more people decide to seriously look into the idea of becoming franchisees, one of the key questions they ask is “What can I do to prepare myself, to get […]
How to create a business plan for a franchise?
It’s every individuals dream to be successful, but very few ever get there….why you may ask? Well the answer is quite simple, lack planning. Even in a franchised business system, one needs a plan. Franchising may offer you all the […]
15 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Franchise
You’d like to go into business for yourself, and believe that the best way for you to become your own boss is to buy a franchise. You know it will takes time and money to be successful, and that’s OK. […]