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Y o, new business owner! Starting up can be a lot to handle, but trust me, podcasts are a total game changer. They’re typically totally free and easy to find, and you can listen to them anywhere – during your commute, at the gym, or even while doing chores. But the real perk? Podcasts give you the inside scoop on the entrepreneur experience. You’ll hear from people who’ve been in your shoes and learn from their wins and losses. Plus, you’ll get a variety of viewpoints on different biz building aspects, from bootstrapping to growth hacking. It’s like having a personal mentor on call. Another bonus? Podcasts keep you in the loop on the latest trends and tech in your field. It’ll help you stay current and ahead of the game in this fast-paced world. I hosted the Part-Time Money podcast a few years back, but I’m listing more current shows below. Make podcasts a regular part of your routine; they’re a fun and informative way to learn about entrepreneurship. You might even pick up a ti...

C ongratulations on starting your own business! Part of running a business is sometimes giving people money; one way to do that is by writing a check. A check is like a unique piece of paper that tells the bank to take money from your business’s account and give it to someone else. I remember writing my first business check like it was yesterday. I felt like a true businessman. What a simple but exciting thing. How Do You Write a Business Check? 1. Fill in the Date First, you must fill in the date on the top right corner of the check. This is important because it tells the bank when you wrote the check and ensures that it can’t be used later. 2. Add the Payee Next, you must write the name of the person or business you want to give the money to. This person or company is called the payee. You write their name on the line “Pay to the Order of.” Be sure to spell their name correctly so the bank knows who to give the money to. 3. Write the Amount (in numbers) Then, you need to ...

Whenever you own something, you know you’re responsible for maintenance. Whether it’s your car, your house, your pet or your body – maintenance is a necessary component but it also increases lifespan and quality of life. Your money is the same way. It’s something you are responsible for. Your financial system is something that requires maintenance and, at times, repair. We realize this about tangible things but we rarely think about our money in the same way. Your money is a system that requires attention but you need to build it in a way where you aren’t crushed by the work or you’re less likely to do it. Table of Contents What Is Your “Financial System?” Time Wasted Maintaining Your Systems Automate As Much As Possible Keep Your Finances Simple Mistakes Happen, But Only Once Time Wasted Chasing “More” Avoid “Shiny Object” Distractions Your Money Is Best Left Mostly Ignored Don’t Forget to Live Your Life What Is Your “Financial System?” It’s everything you d...

Cash App is a convenient app and debit card that lets you make purchases, transfer money, and invest. You can even play online games that pay instantly to Cash App . Before signing up for a service like Cash App, however, it’s important that you know where to reload your Cash App card.  The app offers several ways to load money onto your Cash App card. We’ll share some options in this article. But first, let’s take a closer look into how Cash App works. Table of Contents What Is Cash App?  Cash App Fees Spending/Transfer Limits How Can I Reload My Cash App Card?  Transfer From Your Linked Bank Account Set Up a Recurring Deposit From Your Bank Account Request Money from a Family Member or Friend Set Up a Direct Deposit to Your Cash App Card Refer Friends to Cash App Use Cash App Boosts Make a Cash Deposit at a Participating Store Which Stores Accept Cash App Reloads? Can I Use an ATM to Reload Cash App?   Final Thoughts What Is Cash Ap...

E veryone is talking about ChatGPT, OpenAI ‘s “Generative Pre-trained Transformer” chatbot. It’s currently free to use and a blast to try out. But can you actually help people and make money with ChatGPT? Below I’ll share how I use it to make money and provide other ideas you might want to try. In short, yes, you can make money with ChatGPT. But it’s best used when you merely leverage it to do what you’re already doing . For instance, I’m a blogger and the founder of an event company. How I use it might be different than how you use it. How to Make Money with ChatGPT Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty and find ways to make money with ChatGPT. I’m starting with the ways I’m currently using it. 1. Generate Content Ideas ChatGPT is an endless idea machine. You can use it to generate content ideas on any subject. And you can keep generating ideas and diving deeper into subjects. It’s amazing really. More content ideas mean I can create more helpful blog content for readers, which...

The Basel Committee on banking supervision started working on an international framework to enhance banking regulatory reforms and mitigate the risks. The Basel Committee started working immediately after the notorious global financial crunch in 2008. The current frame of proposed reforms for the banking industry is called the Basel III (03) or the third Basel accord. It aims to formulate a rigorous regulatory framework internationally agreed upon to mitigate banks’ liquidity and credit default risks. The Basel III accord aims to enhance banking industry security and creditworthiness, mainly addressing liquidity and capital requirements. Basel III is an agreed-upon accord by 28 international countries’ central banks. The current date of implementation of agreed-upon changes is set to January 2022. Its international participation aims to regulate international banks under a common framework and regulatory standards. Banks keep two types of capital, classified into Tier 1 and Tier ...

The most successful companies in the world were not established overnight. There is always a very long journey for the founders and management of the companies. Similarly, Walt Disney is a name everyone knows as one of the business icons in the world. However, few know about the struggles of Walt Disney, who started the business as a family-owned company. Many people wonder about the history of Walt Disney and how the family-owned company became the leading company venturing into several industries. In today’s article, we will talk about Walt Disney. We will discuss the owners of Disney and everything about the company’s business model. So let’s get into it. Key Takeaways Walt Disney Co. is a global entertainment company based in America founded in 1923. The diversified company is venturing into resorts, parks, media networks, films and movies, cruise lines, and consumer products & services. 35% of the revenues of the company come from Media Networks. The family of Walt ...

Are you a young teenager searching for a job or a parent ready for your teen to start making some money? While some businesses won’t hire anyone under 16 years of age, many companies are happy to employ teens at 14 or 15 years old. Most jobs will be entry-level and customer service-focused, but you’ll pick up valuable skills and experience that will come in handy throughout your lifetime. To help you think of job ideas, I’ve compiled the following list of jobs for 15-year-olds. Find out which companies are willing to hire kids as young as 15. Some of the names listed here might surprise you!  I’ve also added some online jobs you can do on your own. Let’s get started! Table of Contents Best Restaurant Jobs for 15-Year-Olds 1. Arby’s  2. Chick-fil-A 3. Ben & Jerry’s 4. Dairy Queen 5. Baskin-Robbins 6. Culver’s 7. Taco Bell 8. KFC 9. Pizza Hut 10. McDonald’s Best Grocery Store Jobs for 15-Year-Olds 11. Hy-Vee 12. Winn Dixie 13. Giant Eagle 14. Kroger...