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76% of Americans Have Curbed Spending Due to Inflation — See What They’re Giving Up\

76% of Americans Have Curbed Spending Due to Inflation — See What They’re Giving Up

November 29, 2023

Many of my clients have had to adjust their budgets in response to inflation. Their main concerns revolve around managing essential expenses like groceries and utilities, which have seen notable price increases. To cope, they are focusing on reducing discretionary spending. The goal is to maintain financial stability by prioritizing and reducing non-essential expenditures.

- Loretta Kilday

87% of Americans Say Their Expenses Have Gone Up This Year: See How Much More They’re Spending

87% of Americans Say Their Expenses Have Gone Up This Year: See How Much More They’re Spending

November 28, 2023

I’ve observed that most of my clients are experiencing increased expenses, primarily in essential categories such as groceries, utilities and healthcare. The ongoing inflationary pressures primarily drive these rising costs.

- Loretta Kilday

6 Things You Must Do To Prepare Your Finances for 2024

6 Things You Must Do To Prepare Your Finances for 2024

November 28, 2023

My advice for preparing for a financially healthy 2024 is to focus on comprehensive budget management and forward-looking financial strategies. First and foremost, establishing a zero-based budget is crucial. This method ensures every dollar is assigned a specific role, helping to curb unnecessary spending.

- Loretta Kilday

25 TIPS OF FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR ENTREPRENEURS AS A GUIDE

25 TIPS OF FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR ENTREPRENEURS AS A GUIDE

October 30, 2023

Entrepreneurs should prioritize removing all their existing personal and business debt as soon as possible to ensure future success. This is because debt inadvertently causes financial stress for the business owner. If you have a lot of debt, it will divert your time and energy towards paying off the dues instead of focusing on innovation and business growth.

- Loretta Kilday

Choosing the Right Financing Option for Construction Equipment

Choosing the Right Financing Option for Construction Equipment

October 24, 2023

Choosing between leasing and loans for construction equipment hinges on project duration and financial stability. Leasing, which offers flexibility, suits short-term projects without long-term financial commitment.On the other hand, loans, which enable equity-building, are best for long-term projects, like a construction plan for a huge building complex that is expected to continue for years. So, if you want permanent ownership of the equipment you buy, or at least for the long project duration, opt for a loan instead of leasing. Evaluate your financial health, consider monthly payments, interest rates, and tax benefits, aligning the choice with your business objectives and cash flow.

- Loretta Kilday

8 Biggest Mistakes Restaurants Make with Food Safety

8 Biggest Mistakes Restaurants Make with Food Safety

September 21, 2023

The place where you establish your restaurant, especially the condition of the interiors, can negatively affect your safe food handling practices. A prominent place where this is noticeable is on the walls and flooring of the eatery. For example, chipped areas or cracks on the surface are more likely to occur if your restaurant is in an older building. Leaving this condition as it is would be a significant mistake. These cracks and crevices are breeding grounds for pests and bacteria.

- Loretta Kilday

Battling Burnout: HR’s Approach To Preventing Mental Health Challenges

Battling Burnout: HR’s Approach To Preventing Mental Health Challenges

September 21, 2023

A lack of set time boundaries is one of the biggest challenges for employees, contributing to a poor workplace culture overall. Sometimes, employers send emails or call their employees for tasks with a deadline.

- Loretta Kilday

14 Key Qualities to Look for When Hiring an SEO Specialist

14 Key Qualities to Look for When Hiring an SEO Specialist

September 17, 2023

The best SEO specialists also have a good grasp on project management, so check that when hiring An SEO Specialist. SEO experts must handle different aspects when managing online digital marketing campaigns for their client’s businesses. They must study and plan which marketing strategies best suit their client and their goals.

- Loretta Kilday

Little Readers: How Do You Nurture Early Literacy?

Little Readers: How Do You Nurture Early Literacy?

September 10, 2023

Children find it fun when adults include them in activities that are out of their regular routine. The same goes for reading, a practice that can quickly become stale for most kids. From a child’s perspective, reading books is something they do for studying, which distracts them from their fun activities. So, there is no excitement or desire for them to partake in this intentionally. However, if you turn it into an activity in which they can participate, like opening a classroom library for students to get books, it adds an element of fun.

- Loretta Kilday

Striking a Balance: Work-Life Harmony in a Busy Work Culture

Striking a Balance: Work-Life Harmony in a Busy Work Culture

September 10, 2023

We prioritize maintaining a healthy work-life balance and consider it vital for employee satisfaction. In this context, our team organizes sudden half-days for all members at least twice monthly. Giving a half-day is an excellent tactic to improve work-life balance for people.

- Loretta Kilday