5 Smart Tips to Find the Right Investment Broker

June 27, 2019


One of the first steps towards having a successful investment is choosing the right broker. You would need a trustworthy stock broker to help you out on everything stocks-related. This is a must, so you will be able to have a higher chance of growing your investments.

In fact, finding the perfect broker is tough and at the same time overwhelming. There might be a lot of brokerage firms to choose from out there, but only the credible one should be on your radar. Thus, here are a few crucial tips to zero in on the best broker for you:

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Key Financial Concerns to Address When Marketing Your Business

June 12, 2019


It doesn’t matter whether you are aiming to set up a business focusing on social media marketing, implementing digital strategies or honing the traditional methods of marketing a la billboards and radio jingles, there will be some initial financial concerns that you need to consider. When constructing your business plan, your prime focus will be your funding. However, you also need to look at your cash flow, your savings, your personal liabilities and your gross and net projections for at least your first three years of trading.

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A Chartered Accountant’s Guide to Streamlining Your Business

June 11, 2019


Every business hopes that they can reach maximum efficiency at some point. After all, when a   business is efficient, business objectives can be achieved at a level and pace that doesn’t waste time, resources, or energy. Streamlining, in particular, is one way that a business can achieve such efficiency. Efficient streamlining will primarily involve implementing systems that bring together pre-existing processes, so that employees can work and collaborate on projects and tasks faster and easier.

Every department of your business can be streamlined, so consider doing so one at a time. For those working in accountancy, streamlining can help you keep up with the daily financial information of your company, help you to prioritize responsibilities, and generally keep on track. Read on for more insight into a chartered accountant’s guide to streamlining your business.

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8 Ways Equity Financing Can Grow Your Business

June 6, 2019


Equity financing is a useful tool that can you can use to help grow your business. In this type of financing, you would sell shares of your company to raise money for it. You may choose to sell these shares to your friends and family, to investors, or to sell them in an IPO, or initial public offering. It may also be helpful to consult with an accounting firm like Brown Smith Wallace LLP prior to doing equity financing.

This type of financing is different than debt financing, which is when a company sells bills, bonds, or notes to investors to gain capital. Unlike debt financing, equity financing places no holds or restrictions on the company’s activities. There is also no obligation to pay back the money that you have earned through equity financing either. In debt financing, you must pay back the money that you’ve earned over time with interest.

In this article, I’ll be going over 8 ways equity financing can grow your business, and hopefully, by the end of this article, you’ll have the information necessary to decide whether or not equity financing is the right move for you and you company.

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Wealth Management 101: What is a Financial Advisor?

June 3, 2019


Hiring a financial advisor can be the beginning of a great financial future. Advisors are well versed in the best financial practices and planning and meeting financial goals. Whether you’re managing wealth, a large portfolio, or simply saving for a large purchase or retirement, a financial advisor can make the process much more focused and less stressful. Keep reading to learn more about the function of financial advisors and how they can benefit you.

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching to Investors

June 3, 2019


The world of funding for small businesses is a cutthroat environment. Just getting yourself in a room with a potential investor can take a lot of hard work and sometimes more than a bit of luck. If you’re lucky enough to get face to face with the right investor for your business, you want to make sure you make the most of this precious opportunity. Even if your idea is great, it’s frightening how easily those minutes can slip by without getting your idea across effectively. As a general rule, investors will fund approximately 1 out of 100 ventures they are presented with. To be that one, you have to beat out 99 others. These tips will help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls many entrepreneurs encounter in these sought-after minutes.

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Everything You Need to Know About Fast Cash Loans

May 30, 2019


Deviating from the traditional concept of borrowing large lenders and banks, fast cash loans have gaining immense popularity. Maybe your car has broken down or an unforeseen medical bill just came up, small loans come in handy to tackle such unexpected expenses.

A fast cash loan is a fixed amount of money that is paid off after a short period of time. Cash loans offer several benefits:

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Tips for Buying Commercial Refrigerators

May 28, 2019


Unless you live in the North Pole, you likely have a refrigerator (or two) that you rely on a lot. This is certainly one of the great inventions that man has come up with and it has served many homes, helping them preserve perishable foods for very long time.

Our focus today is however not the refrigerator you have in your home, which is called a residential refrigerator. In this article, we want to focus on commercial refrigerators.

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How to Take Care of Your Finance Goals When You Are Retired

May 26, 2019


When people reach a certain age, they start thinking about their future. They begin to plan about things like how many children they will have, how many years till retirement and what will their retirement look like. It is essential for you to have some sort of a plan to follow. When you are unable to calculate all the expenses and incomes, it is best for you to leave this to the professionals. It is not uncommon for people to look for help from various financial planning agencies.

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The Complete Guide for Making a Capital Allowance Claim

May 13, 2019


There’s a popular saying that goes like this, “Only two things are certain in life, death and taxes.” Yes, everyone must pay taxes, which may appear burdensome to most people, but if you have knowledge about the way the tax system works, you can easily qualify for substantial tax relief. It could be that you’re operating a business, or you are the owner of a commercial property that qualifies for capital allowance claims. A lot of owners assume that their accountants are going to start working on the claims automatically, but the reality is that, if you’re not efficient about it, you’ll be paying more money that you need to.

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