What is a job scam, and how do you recognize one A job scam is a fraudulent scheme in which unscrupulous individuals attempt to trick or extort money from unsuspecting job seekers. Typically, these scams involve misleading or false advertisements for employment opportunities that either promise unrealistic salaries or misrepresent their true nature. To… Continue reading Is it a job scam that you are required to pay upfront for training and start making money?
Author: Ed Barton
What Are Consumer Protection Laws – And Why Do They Matter?
What are consumer protection laws, and what do they cover? Consumer protection laws are designed to safeguard consumers from unfair business practices. These laws are intended to help protect people from things like misleading advertising, unsafe products, and predatory lending. At the federal level, many consumer protection laws are overseen by agencies such as the… Continue reading What Are Consumer Protection Laws – And Why Do They Matter?
Game Changers by Dave Asprey – Give Yourself Some Motivation
Many of us struggle with motivation as we stumble out of a pandemic and into a stagflationary recession. It feels as if the mountaintop remains out of reach, the path is steep, and our bodies and mind are weary. At that time, our motivation needs a boost, and this book can provide just that.… Continue reading Game Changers by Dave Asprey – Give Yourself Some Motivation
Looking For A Free Originalist Course on the Constitution? Check out Hillsdale
Hillsdale College is famous for several unique elements – that separate it from most higher educational institutions. First off, it is unabashedly conservative. A position dating back 150 years, you won’t find any “wokeness” on campus – Hillsdale is focused on providing its version of conservative higher education regardless of public pressure. Next, Hillsdale does… Continue reading Looking For A Free Originalist Course on the Constitution? Check out Hillsdale
Looking For A Straightforward SEO Guide? A Quick Book Review
3 Months to No.1: The 2022 “No-Nonsense” SEO Playbook for Getting Your Website Found on Google by Will Coombe As many of you know, I’ve spent the last four years managing a digital marketing firm for a private equity investor. Coming from financial technology and education, this was a significant change – and required a… Continue reading Looking For A Straightforward SEO Guide? A Quick Book Review
The Kaufman County Prosecutor Murders – A Real Page Turner – True Life Crime
Every once in a while, you need to read that page-turner that will get you thinking, shock the senses, and is 100% true. I had a chance over the weekend to read “In Plain Sight: The Kaufman County Prosecutor Murders” by Kathryn Casey. Let me tell you what – I loved this book from… Continue reading The Kaufman County Prosecutor Murders – A Real Page Turner – True Life Crime
The Art of M&A – A Quick Book Review
As a buyer and seller, I’ve been in the private equity/M&A arena for the last 20 years. Many books attempt to cover elements of the process – from target acquisition to diligence completion. This book is one of the few that I keep at my desk for reference. Biblical in size and scope, you… Continue reading The Art of M&A – A Quick Book Review
What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Accounting – Investing and Financing Activities
As a business owner, you need to know the different accounting activities under investing and financing. These activities include secured transactions, loans, and equity investments. Keep reading to learn more about these essential concepts and how they can impact your business. Investing Activities Investing activities are those that involve the use of a company’s cash… Continue reading What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Accounting – Investing and Financing Activities
Depreciation – Critical Elements You Need To Know
The idea of depreciation is a strange one to grasp. It’s an expense you don’t see but plays into your business. Like the plot twists in Lost, this unknown factor can be frustrating and make no sense until we understand its purpose! As a business owner, it’s essential to have a basic understanding of accounting… Continue reading Depreciation – Critical Elements You Need To Know
Prepaid Expenses – Critical Things You Need To Know
The price you’ll pay for business growth lags behind the effect of cash flow. Managers and investors need to understand that increasing sales without expanding their accounts receivable isn’t a realistic scenario for revenue growth. In the real world, enjoying increased earnings without incurring additional costs is impossible. What are prepaid expenses, and why are… Continue reading Prepaid Expenses – Critical Things You Need To Know