The weather can affect many things and business is no exception, especially the way we feel about going to work. Besides the obvious weather issues involved in commuting your ability to function can be impacted by the cold, or in July in Southern CA, the heat. Sitting here writing this,…

July is Independent Retailer Month. As you know, local stores bring vitality, creativity and economic growth to their communities, so it’s worth celebrating those “mom and pop” shops. But they aren’t the only entrepreneurs in the country – about 10 percent of workers in the U.S. are self-employed, according to…

It can be easy to overlook the importance of saving for retirement, especially when you’re focused on shorter-term financial priorities such as buying a new car or saving for college. However, it’s crucial to consider your long-term financial security and make saving for retirement a priority. If you start early…

“It takes money to make money” and “money is too expensive” are two of my favorite financial sayings because finding ways to get a company off the ground can be pricey. Where will the money come from? Do I contact a bank or my long lost uncle? Who will lend…