The Morning Blend: Achieving and Planning for Financial Freedom
Elon Musk recently put in a bid to buy Twitter for $43 billion. It's only a piece of his reported $215 billion net work, but he cannot simply spend $43 billion, nor can he just go to a bank and get the money. His net worth, like many business owners, is tied up in his business and thus unable to simply do as he please on his own.
Even if you are not a business owner, how you plan your financial future is important.
Operations
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How Small Businesses Are Using AI to Save Time
In the past, small business owners spent hours each week answering emails, balancing their budgets, managing their calendars, brainstorming ideas, and performing other basic...
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The Morning Blend: Prepping a Strong Loan Application
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Money Management
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How Local Businesses May Strengthen Cash Flow Before Year-End
Managing cash flow is crucial throughout the year, but especially toward the end. Why? Because it's your year-end cash flow statements that lenders look at when determining...
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