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Where to Find Accounting Jobs in the U.S. 🇺🇸

Greg Henley — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:50:16 +0000

The demand for workers with accountancy and financial skills is expanding. Figures suggest the accounting and auditing employment rate will grow by 7% from 2020 to 2030 in the United States, with around 135,000 job openings expected each year. If you’re skilled in preparing financial reports and reviewing accounting records, you may have a bright […]

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Where to Find Accounting Jobs in Canada 🇨🇦

Greg Henley — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:35:07 +0000

The demand for workers with skills in financial planning, reporting, and accountancy has been going up. Research shows Canada will have 79,600 job openings for financial auditors and accountants from 2019 to 2028. You’ll face tough competition when applying for these jobs, depending on the job type. But the good news is this competition won’t […]

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Where to Find Accounting Jobs in the UK 🇬🇧

Greg Henley — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:26:04 +0000

There’s been a rise in the demand for workers who’ve got expertise in finance and accountancy in recent years. It’s been suggested an additional 80,000 accountants will be needed by 2050, throughout the United Kingdom. Demand is high, but competition is fierce. And technology isn’t something to fear. Experts believe new technology will create more […]

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The Founder’s Guide to Startup Funding

Feli Oliveros — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:27:05 +0000

Sure, you might have a business idea poised to make you the next Sara Blakely, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bill Gates, or Jeff Bezos, but an idea on its own isn’t enough to make your startup a successful one. You’ll need startup capital to get your new venture off the ground too. But… where will that […]

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Using Student Loans to Start a Business: Is It Worth the Risk?

Feli Oliveros — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:44:24 +0000

Chances are, you’ve heard stories of young adults using their student loans to pay for trendy clothes, international trips, fancy dinners—nearly everything except their education. Maybe you know a few of them yourself. While “living the life” is alluring, what if you put those funds toward starting a business instead? You may be wondering: Is […]

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Starting a Business With Student Loan Debt: Is It Possible?

Feli Oliveros — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:58:29 +0000

Starting a small business is an uphill battle. In fact, more than half of all small businesses in the U.S. fail within 5 years—a statistic that’s generally stayed the same for decades. But here’s the thing: Entrepreneurship is even harder if you’re also shouldering substantial student loan debt. Further education may be crucial to the […]

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How to Get a Small Business Loan in 7 Easy Steps

Daniel Reiter — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:02:59 +0000

As a small business owner, you probably know access to capital and funding is one of the biggest hills to climb. A lack of capital is also one of the main reasons small businesses fail. While there are so many variables involved in getting a small business loan, there are a few steps that can […]

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Client Management: 5 Ways to Build Long-Lasting Client Relationships

Megan Smith — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:00:10 +0000

Winning a customer is only half the battle—or even less than that. Without loyal customers improving your return on investment (ROI) over time, you’re spinning your wheels. Keep losing customers, and you’re on your way to burnout or being out of business. You need customer retention to succeed. And a critical component of that is […]

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How to Protect Your Small Business From Bankruptcy

Deanna deBara — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:34:40 +0000

As a small business owner, it’s important to celebrate the wins and focus on all the ways your business is succeeding. But it’s just as (if not more!) important to consider some of the challenges that your business may face (and how you can avoid those challenges)—and that includes the potential of going bankrupt. No […]

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The 5 Most Important Profitability Ratios You Need for Your Small Business

Megan Smith — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:47:09 +0000

Measuring your business’s financial performance is crucial when it comes to managing your expenses and increasing profitability. But there are so many different metrics to monitor success. It can be overwhelming. In this article, you’ll learn the basics about profitability ratios, why they matter, and which ones matter most. After reading, you can expect to […]

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