I've been investing since I was 10 years old. I opened accounts at the top ten most popular brokerages in search of the very best custodian for my IRAs. The best brokerage for IRAs is Fidelity. Fidelity is a world-class financial institution. Unlike Robinhood, Fidelity doesn't sacrifice functio...
Hi - I run three successful companies of varying sizes. It can be done, but it is not easy to accomplish and it is easy to get sidetracked if you are not intentional about developing focus each and every day. I've written and podcasted a fair bit about this subject (http://wisenapkin.com/tag/foc...
There are three angles to look at this structure from: 1) Is it the best way to set things up to hold your investment from a legal perspective? 2) Is the it the best way to minimize your taxes? and 3) Is the best way to set things up from an accounting (i.e. bookkeeping) perspective? In your q...
The best way is to offer early adopters a discounted rate and lock it in for life. Make it a no-brainer for them with the understanding that they are your beta group and that you will ping them from time-to-time for feedback on concept improvement.
If you like it, go for it. Blogging takes a lot of energy and commitment, so go with a name that resonates with you first and foremost - you want it to be a place you really enjoy writing. That said, it can be helpful to 'brand' something in a way that's easy to remember - easy to spell, easy to ...
You will always be your best PR agency. Because if you can't sell yourself, then no one will be able to sell / market you. In my experience, when I start something with money as the focus I fail. However when I work to create something amazing for others, I win and win big. My advice is to fo...
I've found designers in two ways: * browsing Behance or another portfolio website and contacting designers whose work I liked * finding a freelancer on Upwork As always when hiring people you will need to go through quite a few options before you find a good fit. Take a good look at their por...
Personalizing digital marketing campaigns is an essential strategy for connecting with individual customers and segments of your target audience. Here are some ways to personalize your campaigns: Collect data on your audience: Use data from website analytics, social media engagement, and cus...
There are excellent answers here already, my comment is to add to those: network amongst your clients, before your peers and competitors. Join the associations your clients join, attend the events your clients attend, learn through the same channels your clients use. This is how you will know wh...
There are so many answers to that question, but the critical thing is that you have to be tuned in to your organization's strategic goals. You have to know what the organization wants to accomplish -- and why --- before you can offer guidance on the best way to get there and how to measure your s...