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6 easy ways small business owners can be better money managers at home and at work. If you're like most small business owners, you know how to make money but perhaps you're not so great at managing it. Usually this is because you're so busy running (and building) your business to keep on top of the latest money advice for self employed borrowers. So, to help you better understand how to manage your money at home and at work here are a few quick and easy tips to help you...

Here's why many lenders make it hard for self employed. Plus, how (and where) to get help. If you're self employed, meeting the strict lending criteria of many banks can be tough. What's more, each bank has it's own lending policies making it even harder to know exactly where you stand. When all of your time is focused on running your business (as it should be), it can be difficult to do the leg work to find out things like: Do you need bank statements or pay sl...

We found a great article on how small businesses can save money easily. This article covers ideas like: Environmental savings - turning off computers, lights, etc Contract savings: search market before contract expires.  Office savings: Free software, ebay etc Cashflow savings: Invoicing tools (freshbooks.com, Xero) that have built in reminders Plus some quick ideas: 5 quick ways to save money in less than 5 minutes - When the last person leaves...

Why you should know the difference before seeking self employment opportunities. I remember when I started working for myself at age 24. It felt good to say I had my own business. But in reality, back then, I was really self employed. In fact, I was a contractor with one source of income and the added burden of extra paperwork when it came to paying my tax! Nevertheless, being self employed was the first step towards achieving my dream of becoming a business owner of a mortgage...

Are you really ready to turn your business ideas into reality? You're not alone if the thought of working for yourself seems like a good option. Not having to answer to anyone else might be particularly appealing. So, too, is dedicating your time to something you are truly passionate about. But, do you have what it takes? To help find out, you must ask yourself some tough questions. Because, quite simply, starting a small business takes a lot of hard work, skills, people, money...