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6 Less Known Factors That Could Be Affecting Your Household Budget

Are you struggling to make ends meet? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, unable to save money or get ahead financially. Several factors can contribute to this situation, some of which may surprise you.

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Here are six less-known factors that could be affecting your household budget:

The type of home you live in

When managing your household budget, you should consider the type of home that is your habitat. The location, size, and layout of a house can all drastically affect how much you spend on utilities, insurance, repairs, and even taxes.

Whether living in an apartment in the city or a sprawling suburban house, understanding how much you spend on it every month can help you budget accordingly and ensure your finances are in order.…

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5 Budgeting Tips for Small Businesses 

Operating a business is a rewarding and often profitable endeavour that also comes with the responsibility of maintaining and managing financial transactions. The unfortunate reality, however, is that many small businesses struggle to manage cash flow problems because of insufficient funds and a lack of contingency planning.

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Small businesses need to prioritize money management and cash flow to increase their chances of survival, but according to a survey, only 54 percent of small businesses had a budget for 2021. That means the other half of small businesses have yet to build a budget to set themselves up for success.…

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How Can Small Businesses Create Estimates for Free?

If you want to present yourself as a professional small business, you can not avoid estimates. Especially when you can create them for free. Creating estimates is no more an issue that cuts your business budget.

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There are multiple ways a small business owner like you can create estimates for free. The top three are: using pen and paper, using online tools, and using InvoiceOwl’s estimate templates.

But before getting started let’s come onto the same page. And then, will discuss the three in detail.

What Are Estimates?

Estimates, quotations, proposals, or bids, you must have heard one of these terms.…

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The Importance of Marketing Budget in F&B Business

Every business requires a certain amount of marketing budget no matter what your business is. Your business’s success highly depends on this marketing campaign and its budget. If you have somehow enough marketing budget, it can help you measure the extent of your business.

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The food or condiments business is all about managing your investment and gaining new clients along with existing ones. If you carefully use the marketing budget, it can also help you pinpoint the opportunities to enhance the other business tactics that will surely result in your favor for your marketing budget.

Marketing is not only about advertising and promotions only these days, but it has a lot more grounds to cover through social media.…

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Budget Preparations Needed to Start a Business Today

In order to make money, businesses need to first know how to spend it. For first-time entrepreneurs who are planning to start a business venture, it’s crucial to create a business budget to ensure long-term success.

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A common mistake small businesses make is starting without a financial plan in mind. Going with the flow isn’t such a smart move. Preparing a budget, in fact, helps a business avoid debt, be more profitable, and be more prepared for the future.

Breaking Down the Key Budget Components

Here is a breakdown of what makes up a business’s budget, which includes revenues, costs, and cash flow.…

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How Small Business Leaders Can Make The Most of Their Budgets

It’s no secret that we’re going through a volatile time and small businesses are feeling the sharp end of it. The key to surviving and – dare I say it – even thriving in the coming months is to make the most of your resources.

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Given that the pandemic has cost the average small business over £11,000 in lost takings and extra expenses, having a budget and optimizing it is essential. Especially when, as the pandemic hit, most businesses only had enough spare cash on hand to last two to eight weeks.

So, moving forward, how can business leaders ensure that every pound of their budget is well spent?…

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What to Do When Pandemic Affects Your Finances

In the event of a pandemic, such as the Covid-19 global disaster, one has to remain physically fit, but unfortunately, you might juggle some financial challenges. You should, however, know that you are not alone in this since millions of people are affected by the same pandemic.

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During pandemics, there are high unemployment cases since most businesses shut down, and considering that some people consume all their income without saving, you have nothing to cover the unexpected emergencies. It’s essential to anticipate such situations and take steps that will enable you to manage your finances in the event of a pandemic.…

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Budget Cuts? Think Twice About Cutting Your Cleaning Services

One result of the coronavirus outbreak is an increased awareness of cleanliness. People around the world are clearing store shelves of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer as they turn their focus toward relentless hygiene. In fact, as of March 7, 2020, hand sanitizer sales grew 470%, aerosol disinfectant sales grew 385.3%, and rubbing alcohol sales grew 253.8% since the same time last year.

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People are buying up hygiene products and focusing on cleanliness now more than perhaps ever before. Companies need to recognize this and meet demands for clean facilities, especially as employees or customers may be returning to offices and stores.…

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Budgeting Tips: Money-saving Ideas Every Family Should Know

Starting a family is one thing that will surely affect your finances, but growing one is where you actually feel the pinch. Finances should be one of the major considerations to have before starting and eventually growing your family.

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Given how expensive it is at present to raise a child, couples should really put great thinking before rearing one. It may be terrifying or challenging for parents at first but there are several money-saving tips out there that every family should know.

So whether you are just starting a family or if you have several children already, here are some creative and quite practicable ideas to save up money for your family.…

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10 Ways to Spend Less When Dining Out

According to the latest Retail and Food Services report of the Department of Commerce in August, American have spent more than $2 billion at restaurants compared to the total money spent at grocery stores. This statistic only shows how everyone loves dining out. Rather than cooking their meals, people would prefer to spend on ordering meals at different local restaurants.

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While cooking at home can be cheaper and can help you save some pennies out of your budget, the convenience of dining out might be a stronger reason why many people choose to do the latter. You don’t have to spend an hour or more to prepare your family’s meal, and you got to enjoy delicious foods while chatting with your company.…

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