Help & Advice

Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are changing the taxi industry. But just like with any other budding field, there are still some kinks that need to be worked out. Drivers don't necessarily need to meet the same qualifications and insurance requirements that chauffeurs and professional taxi services must have.…continue reading →

Many people fail to manage their finances properly, and often find themselves out of funds by the end of the month. Again, having a good salary isn’t the only metric you should use to judge your financial success; there are many other factors you will need to consider as well. Knowing how to manage your finances and make them last throughout the month is an important skill you need to master, especially if you don’t want to go running off asking for loans by the end of the month.…continue reading →

Unless you have a couple hundred thousand dollars sitting somewhere, getting approved for a mortgage can be hard since it’s a major part of purchasing your new home. Mortgage approval processing can take anywhere from weeks to several months, based on the status of the market, your lender, and your personal circumstances. The mortgage process is very involved, especially with the necessary documentation required, third-party verifications, as well as independent appraisal process. These moving parts naturally cause a delay in processing, especially if any issue arises.…continue reading →

Whether you have an existing business and you want to find a new way of doing things, or you’re starting a new venture, you may find that the best option is to work with a foreign manufacturer. Anytime you’re creating a product that you plan on mass-producing and selling, you’re going to need to partner with a manufacturer.…continue reading →

Guess what? The industry's top talent, those who just graduated at the top of their class, are struggling with crippling student loan debt. Choosing an employer is more than just about salary and health benefits. Google offers onsite doctors, free cafeterias and even haircuts at their offices.…continue reading →

Social media can be one of the best places to build your brand and form relationships with customers, but with so many platforms out there, it’s easy to spread yourself too thin.…continue reading →

Starting a wedding business can be one of the most rewarding paths into entrepreneurship you can take. Not only do you have the opportunity to start working in an incredible industry, but it’s also one in which you help others have a day they’ll remember forever. However, with how competitive the wedding field can be, breaking in can be hard. Here are a few tips to help you open your first wedding business.…continue reading →

You’ve been dreaming about it for years -- stepping off the plane into the sunshine, getting a cheap apartment near the beach, and opening your new business in Spain. Whether Barcelona, Madrid, or Granada is the city you plan to call home, the food, relaxed style, great weather, and innate creativity of this country are all reasons you want to launch your startup here. Even before coming up with your business name or choosing the right graphic designer for your website, you knew you’d end up working from Spain. …continue reading →

Perhaps the first “fact” that everyone should know is why on earth one of the largest and most influential financial centers in the world called “Wall Street”. The prosaic answer is that this is just where the Dutch – when New York was New Amsterdam – built a wooden fence to keep out the British, the Native Americans and the pirates – although it could be said that modern day pirates, without eye patches or skull and cross bone flags, are still not unknown in the vicinity!…continue reading →