Category: Pre Business

  • Is Starting A Business In 2023 Going To Be A Good Idea?

    Is Starting A Business In 2023 Going To Be A Good Idea?

    No one knows the future so its tough to give a solid answer to this but what I can say is that starting any business at any time is a great idea if you do it the correct way. If you read through this site you will find many articles on all facets of business…

  • The Money Problem, The Rat Race, and Golden Handcuffs.

    The Money Problem, The Rat Race, and Golden Handcuffs.

    Throughout my early career I had people mention to me that I was smart. While that is a flattering comment, I would think to myself; “If I am so smart why am I still here” referring to my place of employment. This line of thought stems from the recognition that I was highly dependent on…

  • Earn To Save, Budgeting Personal Finances For Freedom, Flexibility, and Peace of Mind

    Earn To Save, Budgeting Personal Finances For Freedom, Flexibility, and Peace of Mind

    In the previous section we discussed How Saving Money Works and What it Will Afford You. If you have done this and have established a habit of saving you have begun the process of creating a personal budget that will give you freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind. Having a plan is essential and establishing/sticking…

  • Earn to Save, How Saving Money Works and What it Will Afford You

    Earn to Save, How Saving Money Works and What it Will Afford You

    If you are living paycheck to paycheck or perhaps don’t know where your next paycheck will come from you know the feeling of being strapped for cash. While not a great feeling it is likely one of the most crucial realities required to move you along the path to financial success. Learning how saving money…

  • Can You Be a Business Owner Quiz

    Can You Be a Business Owner Quiz

    Ever want to know if you have wat it takes to be a business owner? Here is how to take the “Can You Be a Business Owner Quiz” to find out. Simply run a profit and loss statement on yourself to get the answer. A profit and loss statement simply records all the moneys in,…

  • Earning To Spend, How To Increase Your Income

    Earning To Spend, How To Increase Your Income

    The first piece of the financial equation that people often address is; how to make more money? Naturally this is where people start when making career choices and planning their futures. So, lets take a look at how we can influence the “money in” side of things. How can we bring more money into your…

  • The Secret Mind Of An Entrepreneur Is Not What You Think

    The Secret Mind Of An Entrepreneur Is Not What You Think

    When I started my business journey, I initially sought to find the secret to business success. I suspected there was a secret because only a handful of people experienced success while the majority of people found failure. Additionally of those that found success there were always those serial entrepreneurs that seemed to find one success…

  • Entrepreneur Types

    Entrepreneur Types

    As the years roll by I have been challenged by the seemingly unending spectrum of entrepreneur types. There are big ones, small ones, one-shot ones, bad ones, good ones, and sad ones. Some are exuberant sales man while others are unassuming, quiet, and reserved. This shouldn’t be surprising as no two people are alike so…

  • Being Shy

    Growing up I was not the most outgoing individual. I gravitated to sports and activities that were more individualistic. In high school I found it hard to relate to people if we didn’t have a shared objective to focus on. Anyone around me would have said yeah TJ is quit but once you get to…

  • Making money is simple but not easy

    Why making money is simple. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to make money hand over fist while others just seem to spin their wheels? Making money is nothing more than a result of adding value. Anyone can do that. Adding or providing value to someone happens every time you spend a dime. Next…