As has been the case during the crisis, mortgage rates continue to remain low, perhaps what is spurring the drive for many people to purchase new homes. Rates in April have dropped, and many are wondering what the future holds as far as mortgage rates go. If you ask the…

The way people perceive your business is crucial to the success of that business. Branding is the process by which you foster how people come to see you and consequently come to identify your company. To attract customers, get sales, and increase your overall exposure, you have to have a…

No longer are customers relegated to paying via cash or check as they were years ago. How people pay has evolved in a short period. There are tons of payment options now — from credit cards and debit cards to the likes of Paypal and Venmo. Those people who prefer…

According to information recently supplied by the Federal Reserve, the average business loan rates in the US (to be found at most conventional banks) can range anywhere from 2.5% up to just over 7%. The actual rate a business receives is going to depend upon several key factors, including but…

As most know, Yelp is a platform that enables users to look up local businesses — from restaurants to barbershops. The app/site offers reviews, images, and pertinent data such as price range and hours. Consumers are flocking to Yelp to help them make decisions about where to go and what…

Especially now, when the economy of the country is in something of a downward trend, people are looking for creative and new ways to make some additional money. Side hustles are becoming huge. From freelancing to delivering groceries, people are finding ways to add to their primary incomes; hence, the…

In life, things come up. Unexpected situations arise. Major bills can rear their ugly heads. The question then becomes, do you have the money to cover these emergency expenses? Unfortunately, when surveying the average American, the answer is no. They, therefore, have to scramble to find a way to pay…

Starting a business is about more than just coming up with a killer idea and then setting up a shop. There are numerous details that many business owners need to be sure to cover before launching their endeavor. Among those details without question are business laws. These are the rules…

There is the potential to make some real money on Amazon. Every day more and more sellers are signing up on the platform to begin their Amazon selling business. Getting started on Amazon is not necessarily as hard as many may think. Following a few steps and inputting the right…