Business Owner 2/3

Financial tactics and tools for self-starters to achieve enduring financial freedom decades ahead of the norm. Delivered once a month on the first Saturday.

Young Entrepreneur Book Roundup: 6 Must-Reads

Finding success as a business owner can take an immense amount of dedication, skill and determination. And for young entrepreneurs, it...

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Mar 10, 20244 min read

How to Set Up Your Small Business So You Can Take a Vacation

As a small business owner, you’re probably familiar with the roadblocks associated with taking time off. We all deserve a vacation...

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Mar 10, 20243 min read

4 Essential Financial Tips for Millennial Entrepreneurs

Are you a millennial entrepreneur? According to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the peak age for starting a business “is closer to...

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Mar 10, 20244 min read

5 Steps to Set Up and Maintain a Budget for Your Startup

You’ve developed your vision, a solid business plan and opened the doors to your new business venture but now you may be looking to hire...

Donovan Carson

Mar 10, 20243 min read

How Do Self-Employed Retirement Accounts Work?

Being self-employed can provide you the flexibility and freedom to do what you love, build your business the way you see fit and work as...

Donovan Carson

Mar 10, 20243 min read

[Infographic] Planning for Retirement as a Small Business Owner

Invest In a Life You Love, When You're Ready, There Are Three Ways I Can Help You Become a Client—Apply to become a client of mine and...

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Mar 10, 20241 min read

Selling a Business? 3 Common Valuation Methods to Determine Worth

Whether you are thinking of selling your business in the near future or are interested in taking on outside investors, it is crucial that...

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Mar 10, 20243 min read

What is a Family Business Succession Plan and Do I Need One for My Business?

If you intend to pass your business on to the next generation, developing a business succession plan should be top of mind when...

Donovan Carson

Mar 9, 20244 min read

Best Tools to Keep Your Small Business Organized

Staying organized and having a strategic plan and system in place to help you execute your goals is the secret to success as a small...

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Mar 9, 20244 min read

Want to Offer Your Employees Added Perks? Consider Lifestyle Spending Accounts

When it comes to keeping your employees satisfied with employer-sponsored plans and benefits, there’s one thing for certain: you can’t...

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Mar 9, 20243 min read

Looking to Hire a CPA for Your Business? 7 Important Questions to Ask First

Managing finances and legalities can be complicated whether you’re just starting a business or your company has taken off. Keeping track...

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Mar 9, 20244 min read

5 Top Traits Best-Performing CEOs Have in Common

Becoming a successful CEO takes considerable time and effort. If you think about some of the top CEOs today - Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk,...

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Mar 9, 20243 min read

Working Remotely? 7 Tips For Making Your Life Easier

In an effort to slow and stop the spread of COVID-19, people across the globe are urged and ordered to stay home and practice social...

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Mar 9, 20244 min read

Implementing a Financial Wellness Program for Your Employees: A Guide

Over half of employees are stressed about their finances. As an employee, your career should be a source of financial relief and...

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Mar 9, 20243 min read

How To Nurture Company Culture in the Era of Remote Work

Companies with strong cultures rank higher across the board in the minds of employees. Yet offices are nothing like they used to be....

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Mar 9, 20243 min read

4 Creative Ways to Reduce Business Expenses

If your company needs to contain costs in order to achieve financial stability - during a time of extreme instability - these four...

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Mar 9, 20243 min read

4 Things Every Plan Sponsor Should Be Thinking About

As we progress through the year, it's likely the past year has made us all rethink our futures. For employers and businesses, this means...

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Mar 9, 20243 min read

4 Meaningful Ways You Can Help Boost Your Employees’ Financial Security

It’s crucial for employers to reassure their employees and offer as much stability as they’re able - and for many employees, financial...

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Mar 9, 20243 min read

Got Stock Options? A Guide to Understanding the Complexities of Equity Compensation

Equity compensation is an alternative compensation strategy designed to provide employees with investment opportunities through...

Donovan Carson

Mar 9, 20243 min read

How to Offer a 401(k) For Your Employees As a Small Business Owner. These Are the 3 Next Steps to Take

When it comes to attracting top candidates and improving retention, offering certain advantages, such as a 401(k) plan, can be an...

Donovan Carson

Mar 8, 20244 min read