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Apr192022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to save money with cookie jar

Finance

A lot of people are watching their weight and don't need to eat cookies! So why not take that old cookie jar that's lying around and put it to good use? Take all the spare change that accumulates and drop it in that jar. In fact don't just put spare change in there, gather coins from anywhere and everywhere to go in the stash. Then by the end of the year, count it all out, and invest! The amount that savers will generate can be astounding. How to Save Money with a Cookie Jar First, take all the loose change from wallets, pockets, drawers around the house, and drop in that old cookie jar in the pantry. Then simply watch it grow for the next 12 months. But this is not just a passive activity! Take an active approach to collecting change. At the supermarket, dry cleaner, even the co...

How to get funding for a new business

Business

Many with a good business idea or concept believe that, if only they had the necessary funding, they could go into business and be successful. That's only partially true. The other part is that if they really want to go into a business, they should write their idea (develop a business plan) and approach some investors. Almost a business corollary to that is that they probably should develop their business, products and operate on a small scale (in their garage) to prove their concept while approaching investors. The real question is, who to approach? Commercial Banks, Venture Capitalists or Angel Investors Obviously, if one's business model goes beyond a very basic level, outside funding must be sought. Normally, the entrepreneur's personal resources will typically be invested im...

NGO Tips: Develop Good Relationship with Funders

Business

Whether the funder of the non-profit service is a government agency or a charitable foundation, there are the same key elements of a successful relationship. Here are some of the reasons to work at this relationship and how to achieve success. Reasons for Non-Profit Developing a Good Relationship with Funders Many non-profit service organizations do not understand the importance of having a good relationship with their funders. They accept the money, deliver the service, and believe that’s all there is to it. Boards and management of all organizations that depend on government or foundation funding might want to consider the following. Each funder will be a reference for applications to other funders. Except in very large cities, these people usually all know each other. In...