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☆ I made $297,000 in 18 months as a personal-brand consultant. Here's how I found clients and built my one-woman business after being laid off.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Bevin Farrand | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Bevin Farrand was laid off from her job as a marketing director in 2019 and then started a business. My first two businesses — a yoga business and a life-coaching business — didn't financially sustain me. Over the next 10 years I built my career in brand strategy and digital marketing for companies in personal development, online education, and e-commerce. I needed to pay myself about $4,000 a month, which wasn't possible from the business revenue in the first few months. The other client started at a $2,000 monthly retainer to develop and execute their launch strategy.

☆ I make over $475,000 in revenue each month as an Airbnb host. Here are the 10 most essential tools I use to manage 130 homes.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-13 | by ( Dorothy Cucci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Humza Zafar is a 26-year-old Airbnb host who leases and rents out 130 units across 5 cities. I first started my Airbnb business almost two years ago, in November 2020. My goal was to work on the business, not work in the business. Here's the exact software I used to automate my Airbnb business, and how much each subscription costs me per month. Whether your goal is to grow a million-dollar company or just have more free time, I definitely recommend investing in management software.

We all love to DIY, but there are certain times when seeking professional financial help is wise. Michael Garry, a financial planner, self-described "recovering lawyer," and founder and CEO of Yardley Wealth Management outlined seven situations where you should talk to a financial planner. Garry suggests talking to a financial planner before doing anything with a windfall, especially if the money is new to you. College decision time is a critical moment to sit down with a financial planner and figure out the ramifications of different school choices. For people whose stress comes from crushing debt, the fee for a financial planner may be unaffordable.

☆ It's your last month to use credit card benefits that reset each calendar year — and avoid missing out on valuable statement credits and bonuses
▼ + stars: | 2021-12-27 | by ( Eric Rosen | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +39 min

Make sure you use up credit card statement credits and meet spending thresholds for bonuses by December 31. Milos Dimic/GettySome credit card perks, such as statement credits or spending bonuses, reset each calendar year. When using a credit card, it's important to pay your balance in full each month, make payments on time, and only spend what you can afford to pay. More Information Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $6,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card,Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card, and Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card all earn Tier Qualification Points (TQPs) toward elite status based on spending.

☆ Mississippi banned most abortions to be the 'safest state' for the unborn. Meanwhile, one in three Mississippi kids lives in poverty.
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-26 | by ( Sarah Fowler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Mississippi lawmakers said the ban on most abortions after 15 weeks makes Mississippi 'the safest state in the country' for the unborn. "We've had so many state leaders who have talked about wanting Mississippi to be the safest state in the country for unborn babies. It's even higher for kids: one in three Mississippi children live in poverty. Each of the women has dedicated their life to helping Mississippi women and families. More than 100,000 Mississippi children should be eligible, but in 2019 – the most recent year for which there's data – just 20,900 benefited from the program.

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