Author: RTM Staff
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What to Know Before Starting Your Own Handyman Business
If you’re one of those people with extreme DIY skills, you’ve probably helped friends enough times to start thinking, “you know, I really should get paid for this.” Starting a handyman business isn’t quite as simple as throwing your tools in a van and waiting for the phone to ring. Think about what to know…
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Ways Small Businesses Can Survive COVID-19
Foot traffic has evaporated overnight under necessary measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Small businesses watch in dismay as cash reserves to pay rent, pay utilities, and most importantly, take care of staff, dwindle. Small businesses that pivot nimbly and focus on the essentials have a shot at coming through the pandemic intact. Here…
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How to Add Value to Your Home: 5 Tips
Getting the most out of your home when you sell it or flip it to make a profit means learning how to add value to your home. Some improvements cost a lot and return a little, while others have a better chance of attracting buyers and paying for themselves, allowing you to sell your home…
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How to Cut Your Personal Spending
We are living in uncertain times right now. After months of robust growth, the economy has declined sharply in the last few weeks. With the forced shuttering of millions of businesses across the country and globe, the U.S. and world economies are sluggish at best. Now is a great time to practice some personal frugality…
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How Different Generations Are Spending Their Money
While it’s a mistake to pigeonhole individuals, researchers generally define generations by the years in which they were born. When we consider how different generations are spending their money, it’s reasonable to consider that people do select products and even make major purchases like cars, based on their stage in life and financial condition. The…
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5 Easy Businesses to Start from Home
In the modern gig-based economy, so many people decide how they earn their income for themselves. They leverage their time and skill to freely earn without a cap or set workday. If you’re intrigued by the gig economy or already making money from it, you may want to formalize what you do and open up…
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3 Tips for Starting Your Own Bed and Breakfast
It’s such a great feeling to get away for the weekend and cozy up at a charming bed and breakfast. These establishments are extremely popular because everyone wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of heavily populated areas. If you want to cash in on this lucrative business, follow these tips for starting…
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How to Start an Equine Therapy Program
Animal-assisted therapy is increasingly popular today. Just as its name suggests, it involves animals for emotional support, service assistance, and other emotional or behavioral needs. There are many different types of animals used in this, but the most common are dogs, cats, and even horses! In fact, equine-based therapy is effective in helping posture, emotional…
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4 Tips for Starting a Profitable Etsy Store
Etsy’s online marketplace provides you with a medium and a pre-existing customer base, but it’s still difficult to make your store stand out—especially when you’ve just started. Just like any small business, an Etsy shop requires a marketing strategy, an appealing webpage, excellent customer service, and many more positive attributes. Here are four tips for…
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Jobs Where You Can Be Your Own Boss
Self-employment doesn’t have to be an unrealistic or unattainable dream. With careful planning and preparation, you can make the leap to becoming your own boss. Take an honest inventory of your skills, experience, and especially your passions, and consider these jobs where you can be your own boss. Personal Trainer If you’re a fitness nut, why…