Finances

How to be an independent woman: 5 steps to starting a business

Financial independence can be a key factor in how to be an independent woman, so you may be considering starting your own business — either for your main income or as a side hustle. You have clarified your business...
Sales pipeline health: external and internal factors that affect your sales

For profitability, a critical aspect of doing business is increasing sales. However, there are many more factors that may affect your sales pipeline than you can imagine. That’s why it doesn’t hurt to discuss these factors in detail to...
Credit card payments: Why a small business should accept cards

Small businesses are used to cash payments, but many are transitioning to accept credit card payments as there are plenty of good reasons to do so. Card payments involve using a credit or debit card in paying for products...
Day trading for beginners: factors that lead to failure

This guide outlines the inherent problems with day trading for beginners, that can cause failure Day trading is known to be a risky way to trade, as it has its ups and downs. It’s not likely that a person...
Break-even analysis formula: how to calculate the break even point

Have a business idea that you can’t get out of your head? Conduct a break-even analysis first to minimise your risk by making an informed decision. It is much simpler than it sounds but involves a bit of mathematical...
Considering bankruptcy? Will I lose my house and car? Part 2

As discussed in Part I<link to Article I>of our three-part bankruptcy series, there are often multiple and complex reasons why debt may start to build up for women. Reasons can include business cashflow issues and non-payment of invoices to...
How many credit cards should I have? Pros and cons of having more cards

How many credit cards should I have? What is an optimal number of accounts for me to keep? Math and accounting skills don’t always help to find the answer to how many credit cards should I have. I know...
Pitching for investors: 5 Tips for pitching your startup

This concise guide outlines the most important strategies in pitching for investors for your startup business. Startup culture has inspired some of the most innovative technology shifts of the past decade. Whether you’re trying to become the next tech giant,...
UltraTech Cement: 5 things to know before investing

UltraTech Cement Limited, a company under the Aditya Birla Group, is gaining immense popularity in India’s cement industry. It’s leading the market with its rapid growth, making it the largest manufacturer of grey cement and ready mix concrete (RMC)...