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How to Get Rich in 3 (Really Difficult) Steps
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Becoming wealthy may not be your primary goal, but if it is, there is a reasonably predictable way to get rich in America. Step 1: Ignore Your Parents Parents around the world typically encourage their kids to get educated so they can get a ‘good job.’ This…
9 Strategies to Protect Your Personal Credit Score
There are a variety of unknown factors that can affect your personal credit score. For example, most people don’t realize the importance of and the difference between two key dates for paying off their credit card debt: the due date and the statement date. The latter is the date on the credit card statement, and…
Did you miss the perfect time to sell your business?
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. August was a rollercoaster ride for stockholders. Triple digit wins followed by even larger losses left the average investor reeling and were a good reminder that markets move in both directions. Valuations of privately held businesses have also been somewhat turbulent of late. The average offer extended…
How Life Insurance Can Save Your Family – Stories from the Heart
At IRONSHIELD, it is important for us to help you make the best decisions possible when it comes to your everyday finances. Life insurance is a tool that can greatly improve your life and provide your family with financial stability. In today’s blog post, I want to show you some examples of how a proper…
4 Steps To Finding Your Sell-By Date
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Most business owners think selling their business is a sprint, but the reality is it takes a long time to sell a company. The sound of the gun sends blood flowing as you leap forward out of the blocks. Within five seconds you’re at top speed and…
Canada Reduces Tax Rates for Small Businesses
The Canadian government has continually shown support for small businesses in several different aspects. The federal budget revealed earlier this year in April confirms that the government is always striving to help its entrepreneurs. Along with a new TFSA contribution limit and lower RRIF withdrawal minimums, the budget also announced that the Conservative government has…
An Investing Principles Checklist With Charles Wilton
A new interview with Charles Wilton, Portfolio Manager with the Private Investment Management Group at Raymond James. In today’s episode, we talk about the discipline process that Charles follows in order to make the proper decisions in making good quality investments. IRONSHIELD Financial Planning’s “Fly On The Wall” update call. These calls are recorded by…
How To Scale Up Your Service Business
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Increase the value of your company by training others in your area of expertise. It can be tough to grow a service business. Clients are typically buying your expertise, and if all you have to sell is time, the size of your business will always be limited by…