Although not as glamorous looking as owning a restaurant or a brewery distribution or wholesaling could be a good way to start a small business to supplement your income, or to grow into an empire

There are many different thoughts on the way that a business should be handled and how people should be managed.  Sometimes a manager may have to pick a distinct style, or even change that style from time to time in order to get the best results.

In the financial world its of great benefit to be able to estimate the value of a business or have a better understanding of what your business may be worth or could be worth.  In this episode we start to tackle the vast topic of valuing a business.

Unless you're manufacturing health supplements or opening a sporting goods store, health and wellness seem to get overlooked when talking about improving finances.  Taking a little time out of the day to think about making yourself a little healthier can have a fantastic impact on your bottom line

Its been said before that making mistakes is essential to being successful  but do all those mistakes have to be yours?  Possibly more important then making your own mistakes is finding someone who has already made those mistakes to help guide you past them.

Central banks such as the Federal Reserve for the United States of America play a huge part in the economy in a country. Knowing about what central banks do is essential to understanding the economy and banking can influence your business or finances.

The age old argument continues whether to rent or buy property and many people see the issue as pretty one sided.  The classic knowledge on the topic seems to suggest if you're not paying you're housing budget into a property's equity then your throwing your money away, but does this hold true for everyone?

Its that time of year when your portfolios are feeling a bit neglected and need some TLC.  At the beginning of the year as your yearly earning statements are coming in, and you’re getting ready for tax time, it's good to take a critical look at your investments so you know that everything is on track.

Everyone wants to start their year off right, but is making new years resolutions the way to do that?  Sometimes the seemingly harmless goals can do more harm then good if not made correctly or with enough resolve to follow through.

Sometimes its hard to go that extra mile or to resist some temptation that goes against what your trying to achieve.  This is just one of those things that goes hand in hand with being a human, were not all perfect, but the harder we work at it means the closer we'll get.  Training yourself to have a high level of self discipline is not easy, but if you keep building it up it will be one of the most important tools that will aid you to success.

If you're planning on getting a loan to start, or help your business grow, then you're going to have to write a business plan.  Some people may feel that this is an unnecessary waste of time that they would never bother with, but we argue that making your business plan is one of the best things you can do for your business.

There is nothing more frustrating then being the victim of a company's poor customer service.  What is the first thing immediately after the interaction  to promise never to buy something from that company again!  Customer service is not only vital to having your business survive, it will bring everyone else's disgruntled customers to your door.

No matter who you are or what your background is there is a set of skills that will benefit you in your everyday life.  What are those skills you may ask?  The ability to sell!  Even though you never work in a sales environment it would be beneficial to learn the tools sellers use in their everyday interactions.

The importance of retirement is well known, but what are the best vehicles to get you there?  A couple of the most common methods may still be shrouded in a little mystery so its time to dive into the details about what makes IRAs and 401Ks some of the most common retirement plans.

Is there such a thing a natural talent  and does that stop you from being at the top of your field?  Even though it may seem like some people have that knack for something, what that usually boils down to is all the hard work they've arleady put in.  With the right practice strategies, nothing thats learnable is ever unattainable.

Are millionaires covered in gold chains or designer clothing?  Do they drive their expensive cars up their long winding driveway to their mansions?  Many people may think that millionaires are part of an elite class of people who don’t walk or talk like the rest of us.  Well as it turns out millionaires are all around, and with a few simple tips about their lifestyle you could be there too.  

Planning is important in everything you do whether it is in your business or everyday life, but there is often some thing missing from the planning process.  What is it?  Whether things go horribly wrong or perfectly to plan its important to make sure in every situation you know when, and how to bail out and pull the rip cord.  

 The vital question to any investment is am I making any money?  Well whats the one thing whether it be real estate or another type of buiness that will tell you that?  Cashflow! The understanding and tracking of cashflow can make all the difference of whether a business lives or dies.

Whether you realize it or not your a wheeling and dealing money making machine!  Your potential earnings will add up to a lot more then you think, and whats going to matter most is that you take action now to ensure that you have the future lifestyle you want.