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  • How To Stop Dipping Into The Savings Pot

    How To Stop Dipping Into The Savings Pot

    The cycle goes like this: you save some money, you’re short at the end of the month, you borrow from yourself and pay it back on payday, and then you’re short again. On and on it goes, with you dipping in and out of your savings account every month and never stopping. It’s all-consuming when you’re trying to save money but you never seem to really get anywhere!

    Saving money is not easy, especially when you are already on a short budget. You need to be able to use a financial calculator like the ones that you find on Pigly.Com and make sure that you know your budget for savings. Then you need to work out your budget for everything else – if you cannot afford something, then it’s time to let that something go! You need balance, and this will stop you from dipping into the savings pot every month. Here are several ways you can stop dipping and start saving!

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  • Should We Go Back to Education Later in Life?

    Should We Go Back to Education Later in Life?

    If you feel that you’ve hit a sticking point in life, perhaps your career isn’t what you thought it was, or you are looking for some sort of purpose in life, you may very well consider going back to education. One of the big obstacles for many people who have already started down a career path but want to make the switch is that they are “too old.” If you are considering going back to education later in life, what are the things you need to consider?
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  • When Big Decisions Need To Be Made When It Comes To Your Career

    When Big Decisions Need To Be Made When It Comes To Your Career

    Growing up and studying for your chosen career may seem exciting and overwhelming. You have no idea what the future is going to hold and where it may take you. But at this point in your life through no uncertain terms, you know what you want to do for a career and it excites you.

    Fast forward a few years and you land the dream job with the best company and move up the ranks. You have a family, you have the career, you make a lot of money and life seems peachy. You retire, you enjoy your time and that is the end of that. Of course, this is describing the perfect scenario or having a prosperous and successful career, but does it always work out like that? This is when we can face some of the big career decisions listed below.  (more…)

  • 10 Ways To Make Your Workplace More Fun

    10 Ways To Make Your Workplace More Fun

    Does anyone really love to go to work? Probably not. Unless you love what you do for a living, of course. There is a difference, however, between enjoying what you do for your career and enjoying going to work, and mostly, people HATE going to the office. You want to make sure that none of your employees feel this way, and as a business leader, you have to put yourself into the shoes of the people you’re paying to be there. Imagine spending eight hours a day – sometimes more – in a job or workplace that you hate? No one wants to live that way and you can ensure that they absolutely do not.

    So, whether you are launching your first business startup, or you are running a huge company and you need to do something to boost the morale of those working for you, you need to do what you can to make the workplace more fun. Below, we’ve got ten ways that you can create effective and exciting ways for your team to work. Let’s dive in! (more…)

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    Share What You Know Teachable Summit.

    Well, 2020/2021 has been pretty crazy. I probably don’t have to say anything else. We’re all in this together. If you’re interested in staying updated on The 2023 Teachable Summit and free tickets and bonuses sign up here: 

    But if you’re anything like me, you wanted to utilize the quarantine and come out of it as an all-new you. You’d work out, build a (side) business, keep up with industry trends, and teach yourself an all-new skill set.

    Well, I didn’t. I was overwhelmed, to say the least. I went on with my usual routine, but didn’t overdo anything else except low-key freakout on a daily basis.

    (Oh, btw I DID start a new business, but more on that later)

    And now it’s September – which is usually my most productive month of the year, and it’s time to go back to normal as much as possible. I’ve had over 6 months to adjust to this whole COVID-19 situation. It’s time to get dressed and focus on growth – personally & in business.

    With more people at home than ever before, online learning has gone mainstream—and it’s incredible to witness. Online courses have changed my business and my life, giving me more freedom to do (and teach!) what I love.

    Have you ever considered offering online courses or coaching?

    Since 2015, more than 100,000 creators have sold over $500 million in courses and coaching on Teachable. But half of that—$250 million—was in the last year. I wasn’t lying when I said we’re going mainstream.

    If you’ve ever thought about turning your expertise into online courses or coaching, now is the time to do it.

    And here’s a great way to learn how: Teachable’s Share What You Know summit.

    Read all about last year’s Summit (With Gary Vee!) here:

    This LIVE 3-day virtual event, hosted by top Teachable creators and guest experts, will cover every aspect of building an online knowledge business.

    Throughout more than 25 hours of LIVE presentations, demos, workshops, and discussions, you’ll learn best practices for:

    • Creating your course/coaching content
    • Building and branding your site
    • Growing your email list
    • Driving sales
    • Diversifying and scaling your offerings
    • Overcoming self-doubt and “imposter syndrome”

    And because it’s interactive, you can ask many of our experts about anything else you want to know.

    This event is for you if…

    • You’ve enough of the whole COVID-19 overwhelm and are ready to focus back on your own business or side-biz goals and meet new inspiring people.
    • You’d like to turn your hard-earned knowledge into an income stream
    • You’ve ever wondered if you have the skills to teach an online course
    • You’re taking your offline business online
    • You’re looking to earn more income from your “side hustle”
    • You want to extend your reach and influence by sharing what you know
    • You’re a coach, trainer, consultant, freelancer, or influencer seeking new revenue opportunities

    See the full schedule at summit.teachable.com

    Teachable Summit 2020

    Registration also gives you:

    • The Share & Scale bundle, a vault of useful Teachable video tutorials, plus tools and services to boost your business
    • Access to Night School, a nightly program of workshops targeting your toughest challenges

    So register now!

    This is the first step to join the thousands of people who have started making money through online courses! By registering, you’ll also be entitled to special bonuses when you buy a Teachable plan (The normal price starts at $29 – if you create an online course and sell one you’d probably make that back, imagine getting a discount on the monthly price!)

    See the site for details: summit.teachable.com

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    How To Prepare Yourself For Remote Working From Home

    The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually everyone’s lives across the planet. COVID-19 has impacted how we work, live, and enjoy time with others socially. One of the most notable takeaways from COVID-19 is how more people are working from home.

    There was once a time where many companies wouldn’t have considered such flexible working for their employees. Nowadays, business leaders are hailing it as an excellent way to keep their companies afloat, regardless of their industry.

    Have you been asked to work remotely from home? And have you never done so before? If so, you might be wondering how to prepare yourself for that. Especially if you live in a household with children! Without further ado, here’s what you need to do: (more…)

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    10 Tips for Studying While in Full-Time Work

    Studying for further qualifications while you’re in full-time work can certainly be a challenge. It’s difficult to manage your work schedule alone, but adding studies to that can take its toll on your sanity. Even the most organized of people would find it hard, so if you’re tackling this problem at the moment, you should give yourself a break. For those of you who also have a family household to run, you’re basically a superhero! If you’re struggling to stay calm and worrying about your deadlines, here are ten simple tips to keep you in perspective. (more…)

  • How To Get Your Clients To Pay On Time

    How To Get Your Clients To Pay On Time

    One of the most difficult things for businesses is when clients do not pay on time. This is especially in the current day and age when businesses are struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic. So, how can you get your clients to pay on time? Of course, you cannot force someone to put their hands in their pockets. However, there are some steps that you can take to encourage this.  (more…)
  • Finding the Ultimate Career Path for You With These Simple Hacks

    Finding the Ultimate Career Path for You With These Simple Hacks

    When it comes to choosing the right career, there are loads of great things you need to consider. It is so important to make sure you come up with ideas that will allow you to take things to the next level, and this is really important. There are so many things you could do for a career, and trying to figure out the right path to take can be a massive challenge. 

    You have to think about what it takes to improve your career decisions, and there are a lot of things you can do that will help you to achieve this. Make sure you figure out the best ways of choosing a career that suits you, and try to come up with ideas that will help you with this. Here are some of the best ways of being able to find the ultimate career path for you.

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  • 6 Reasons Why You Should Never Handle Your Own IT Deployment

    6 Reasons Why You Should Never Handle Your Own IT Deployment

    Deploying your business’s IT doesn’t sound like a demanding job, but it can quirky spiral out of control if you’re not careful about it. Preparing to deploy technology across your business can be a demanding job, but for anyone that is tech-savvy, it can actually seem like a relatively simple task. Unfortunately, deploying business IT is a lot different from doing a small-scale project at home. You’re far better off leaving it up to the experts, and in this article, we’re going to share 6 reasons why you should never do it yourself. (more…)

  • Dealing With Debt Caused By the Pandemic

    Dealing With Debt Caused By the Pandemic

    None of us could have been prepared for the coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic. This has truly been a completely unprecedented period in human history and has taken us all by surprise over the past few months. Back in January, we were planning our year as we usually do. We were carrying out our day to day routines. We were commuting, working, heading to the gym, meeting friends and family, planning days out, booking holidays and breaks, buying gig and festival tickets and generally getting ready to start this decade off on the best foot. But by March, we were all becoming aware that 2020 wasn’t going to pan out how we’d planned.

    The past six months have seen governments around the world issue stay at home orders to all but essential workers to slow the rapid spread of coronavirus. These lockdown situations have had a huge impact on countless aspects of many of our lives. But one of the most urgent has been the impact that it has had on our finances. Many countries around the world are experiencing economic difficulties and are entering recession. Countless businesses have gone under. Countless people have lost their jobs, found themselves out of work, on a reduced income, or otherwise struggling. It’s not all too surprising that many of us are experiencing financial difficulty right now.

    Here are a few pieces of advice that should be able to help you if you are experiencing debt as a result of this pandemic. (more…)