Month: August 2021

Bitcoin vs Libra – How Are These Cryptocurrencies Different?

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How Secure Are Transactions Done Through Bitcoins?

Many people are curious about cryptocurrencies but still don’t fully understand how they work. We marvel at stories like the Norwegian guy who bought $27 worth of Bitcoin in 2009 (worth $980,000 in 2019 figures) and wonder how people with even one Bitcoin were clever enough to invest before it surpassed $18,600 in December 2017. It’s worth mentioning how volatile cryptocurrencies can be. In 2019, the value of one Bitcoin has hovered around the $9-11,000 mark, which is nearly half of what it was worth during the peak of Bitcoin hype just two years prior. Several other cryptocurrencies have come out over the years – including the Shiba Inu meme-inspired Dogecoin – but few have experienced the massive popularity and … Read more

Must Have Software for Your Small Business

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In smaller businesses, you often struggle with the management of certain aspects, ones that require specific knowledge or training. Thankfully, there is plenty of software available for small businesses, to help with all the departments that they may find difficult to operate, such as accounting software. From bookkeeping to marketing, here are some of our top picks for specialized small business software to ease the burden of small business management. Accounting The finances for a business can vary from invoicing to wages to tax returns, and managing the accounts requires a good understanding of the financial world. You will also need a record of your income and your outgoings in order to track your profits – one aspect you might … Read more

4 Long Term Investments to Seriously Consider

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Long term Investments are great because they are mostly passive income that you can build over time. Fast investments are great too, but they can be more volatile. Long term investments have the ability to find their way and mature giving you a great payday, but have you considered long term active investments? Here are a few long term active investments that you may want to consider. Real Estate Real estate is the best investment that matures over time and can still bring in active income as the years go by. Purchasing a piece of land and building on it will allow you to rent out the property for the cost of keeping the property, i.e. paying taxes and paying … Read more

How a Business Can Support Charity

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Supporting charities and social causes through your business is a great thing to do, both for moral reasons and for business reasons. You can give something back and improve your reputation to support charity.  There are all kinds of ways for a business to support social causes. Doing so is important, as outlined by the business expert, Jozef Opdeweegh. If you’re not sure where to start, try these ideas.  How to Support Charity Donate a percentage of your profits to charity. Calculate how much to donate based on the value of your sales for a transaction or time period.  Make ad-hoc donations. Choose the value, as and when you want to donate.  Make regular donations of fixed amounts.  Donate a … Read more

How to Lower Internet Bill – 8 Simple Ways to Try

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Wasted Time, Lost Revenue, Less Customers

Paying for the internet can be a huge drag in the U.S. because diversified options in the market scarcely exist. Internet service providers (ISPs) are notoriously monopolistic, but the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has done little to regulate Internet companies and prevent them from price gouging customers with shady advertising and pricing tactics (especially when the ISP is the only provider in the area, leaving customers with no option but to continue service with them). If you’re frustrated with your current Internet provider and want to learn how to lower your internet bill, then here are 8 different strategies you could try. Assess Your Wi-Fi Needs Firstly, do you need your current level of Internet speed and monthly data allotment? … Read more

What Is Identity Theft? And How Do You Prevent It?

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How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Identity theft is a crime whereby an impostor acquires important pieces of personal information including driver’s license and Social Security numbers to impersonate somebody else. The impostor then uses the information to obtain merchandise, credit, or services in the victim’s name or to provide the impostor with false credentials. Other than running up debt, the impostor can provide false identification to the police thereby creating a criminal record for the person whose identity they have stolen. Exactly What Is Identity Theft? Account takeover type of identity theft, the impostor uses personal information to obtain access to the existing accounts of the person. In most instances, the impostor will change the mailing address on the victim’s account and run up a massive … Read more