Lady luck: The no. 1 career secret from the world's top earners

There are some people who seem to draw success like a super magnet, dragging in promotions, accolades and wealth. Just how do they do it? According to a new book by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen, “Great by Choice,” the answer is pure luck. But before you let your green-eyed monster declare the career world is against you, consider this: most of these success stories were no luckier than the average person – they just did a much better job of capitalizing on every break they got. Here, we’ll take a look at a few ways in which you can do the same...

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So, you want to franchise your business: think sweat + equity

Employment/Career, Self-Employment/Small Business

Franchising is a beast. (As in, franchising your own business and becoming Ms. Franchisor.) It can be the best thing you ever did (you tame that beast and get it to work for you) or it can leave you going, what the heck did I just get myself into? I know from experience and yes, I experienced the former and the latter. Forget sweat equity. You need sweat PLUS equity. First the sweat: you may be boss, but franchisees expect (and deserve) more than employees. After all, they invested in YOU and your product (you better work hard for them). And then you need equity, capital, MONEY. You need money to franchise in the first place and then you need money to grow your system, build brand awareness and market the hell out of both your franchise offering and your franchised product. On the flip side, the ride is exhilarating. Yes, it can be a great thing, but honey, make sure you’re prepared to work (and spend) like never before. read more »

Bank account basics: how do you choose the perfect account for you?

The secret to paying less fees and earning more interest from your bank

Money Media, Personal Finance

If you are like many Canadians, you opened your first bank account as a child, most likely at the bank where your parents’ accounts were based. You may even continue to hold that same account today. At some point, you will want to open another bank account. Maybe it’s a joint chequing account to share with your sweetie, or maybe it’s a new savings account to keep your holiday-savings fund sheltered from the rest of your cash. read more »