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Posts by Danielle

Things That Financially Sensible People DON’T Do

Photo Credit There is so much financial information about there these days regarding the things that you should do – how you should spend your money, where you should save it etc. Well, in this article, we are going to take a closer look at a few of the things NOT to do. Sometimes, it helps to look at things from this perspective so you can be more aware of

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Talkin’ Bout Your Reputation

What are people saying about you?   What do you know about your reputation? For most of us, the answer here is… not much. Our reputation is something that exists outside of our personal experience; it is exists in the minds of others, and for the most part, it’s not something we can control. We all know that the way we act means that other people will perceive us in

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Here’s Why Sistas Are Doin’ It For Themselves In Business

https://pixabay.com/en/coffee-break-conference-women-1177540/   Have you noticed that there are lot more female entrepreneurs out there? And these entrepreneurs aren’t only carving out their own career path in the world of business; they are in fact joining forces and teaming up to create powerful all-female businesses and companies. This is definitely a case of sistas doin’ it for themselves!   But why, after so long, are women only just deciding to join

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Is Your Current Budget Right For Real Estate?

When we think about owning our own home, we think of getting cozy in front of fireplace we paid for, truly revelling in our hard grafting up until this point. Whilst this is an idealistic view, it does hit the nail on the head for the amount of expectations you’re going to have to fulfil in order to become that relaxed! If you’re a first time home buyer, you’re going

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Planning a wedding? Here’s how you can save money for your big day

We all know that weddings are expensive, but you may be unprepared to see just how much prices explode when you mention the “W” word. Luckily, we’ve got some tips to help you keep your budget in check, so you’ll have more money for your Honeymoon. Here are our top money-saving tips for your wedding: Choose your day wisely If you schedule your ceremony and reception during a less-popular time,

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Can you Afford to Start up Your Own Business?

Starting your own business can be daunting, with perhaps the most stressful aspect being the finances. According to Lloyds Bank, the average cost of starting a new business is £12,601, which takes into account the cost of business space, vehicles, and technology. The study also found that almost a third of new business owners (23 per cent) found that the cost of starting up a business was higher than they

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How to find rewarding work in FE

You spend almost 100,000 hours of your lives at work, so it’s important to make sure that the work you’re doing is rewarding, and that you enjoy it. Working in further education (FE) can be a way to have a fulfilling and rewarding career, for a few different reasons. From job progression to teaching what you love, FE jobs can open new doors for you in your career, and offer

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Going It Alone: The Ins and Outs of Self Employment You Maybe Don’t Know About

So, you’ve done it. You decided to go it alone and enter into the world of self employment and sole trading. First of all, congratulations for making the leap from a solid and comfortable working life to a not-so-comfortable but far more rewarding one. But, now the hard work starts. Other than the work you’re going to be doing in your self employment venture, whether you are freelancer who takes

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Reasons Your Business May Not Be Generating As Much Cash As You Want

Having a business is fantastic, especially one that generated cash. However, what if you have a business that isn’t quite generating as much cash as you want? Knowing the reason this is happening will help you to improve. Here are a few reasons your business may not be generating as much cash as you want and what you can do about it: Your Limiting Beliefs If you have limiting beliefs

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How can you cut costs at home without compromising quality?

Whether you’re looking to build a home from scratch or are simply planning to update or remodel a few rooms in the home, it can get costly quite quickly. So it won’t come as a surprise that many of us are looking at ways to reduce the cost of it all. Being able to stick to a budget is important so that costs don’t spiral out of control. However, you

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