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Q&A with James Turner, the Managing Director of Turnerlittle.com, on American Adults’ Attitude Toward Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies’ popularity blasts through the roof.  In fact, the search term “buy bitcoin” is being used more than “buy gold” – an indicator of people’s behavior toward buying/selling or investing in cryptocurrencies, specifically bitcoin.

Bitcoin (illustration)

So, it’s safe to say that bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are supported by many, right? Well, not necessarily.

A recent survey conducted by YouGov on more than 1,000 American adults interestingly reveals that their attitude toward cryptocurrencies isn’t all that positive.

In this session of Q&A, we talk with James Turner, the Managing Director of Turnerlittle.com, discussing the findings from the YouGov survey, as well as offering his insight on what’s the future hold for everything related to bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. …

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Top Issues Faced by First Time Entrepreneurs and Solutions to Getting By

Being the boss is rewarding, but not without challenges. Though there will be peaks and valleys throughout your time as an entrepreneur, it is the beginning stages of starting a business that seems to cause the most obstacles.

Busy entrepreneur solving problems

The quest to establish a new brand and being successful in the competition is not an easy one. Everything from raising startup funds and managing cash flow to standing out from the competition and obtaining new customers, there’s a lot that comes up for first-time entrepreneurs.

Knowing how to quickly deal with the problem and keep business going is a must.

Raising Startup Capital

Most entrepreneurs aren’t sitting on cash that can be used to invest in a business.…

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How Behaviour Science Can Help Solve Our Global Energy Crisis

It’s no secret that Australia, and indeed the world, is undergoing an energy crisis like never before. Our state and federal governments continue to make the argument that coal is the way to go, even as the threat of blackouts looms over us every summer. Despite this, a recent report has seen Australian chief scientist Alan Finkel reminded us that the Australian energy crisis could be seeing a resolution in as little as three years – but that coal use is not the answer, no matter how much our politicians seem to think it is.

Behavioural science for solving enery crisis

And while it’s a common thought that there’s not much you as an individual can do to change the face of the globe, the fact with energy is that it’s exactly the actions of everyday people and companies who are making a difference.…

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Insights for Small Businesses with Exposure to Foreign Exchange Risks

Small businesses seeking to grow their bottom lines often have to look for opportunities beyond their immediate markets. Many small businesses looking for growth often forge strategic alliances for international exposure. Some small businesses find suppliers in foreign markets in order to create a competitive advantage. Other small businesses hire professionals in foreign countries or market their products and services to buyers in other countries.

Foreign exchange risks

Interestingly, when it is time to create financial accounts, many business owners with international exposure are surprised that their top and bottom lines are not impressive. A small business with foreign exposure can still lose money despite the fact that they have excellent products, sold at decent margins, and with good marketing strategy in place.…

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5 Smart Blogging Tips for CEOs

Blogs play a crucial role in online marketing for businesses of all sizes. While most companies pay writers to handle these posts, some prefer to take a more personal approach. As the CEO of your company, you have more knowledge and insight to share than just about any member of your team.

Blogging CEO

If you’re going to roll up your sleeves and do the dirty work of blogging, use five these tips to make sure you do it right.

1. Use Big Data to Support Your Ideas

People love data. People also want to know that there’s some truth to the claims you make in your blog posts.…

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Why It is Dangerous to Keep Extending Debt Collection Time Frames

In the movies, debt collectors are thuggish, scary-looking individuals who hound consumers and threaten them with shame and physical harm. In the real world, unless of course, you borrowed from the mob, your debt collector is more likely to be a polite, well-dressed professional who will talk to you nicely with a sprinkling of legalese.

Debt collection

As a debt collector, the first thing you should do when you contact a debtor is to tell them what their rights are. Let them know that they can legally challenge their debt so that they don’t feel bullied or trapped. Then inform, clearly, of how much they owe, who they owe it to, and when the debt is due.…

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Why Most Businesses are Keen to Establish a Strong Online Presence

Accessing the internet is like getting in and out of your house or calling someone on the other end. It is simple and offers the best platform for users to connect. With the mobile technology quickly advancing, people visit their social media accounts using their mobile phones. This means that, by tapping into that market, you will be able to propel your business to greater heights.

Online presence

It’s imperative for your business to establish a strong online presence. And in the process, you may need to outsource the online marketing roles to the best SEO Company locally in order to get the most of your effort.…

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5 Popular Online Trading Opportunities to Consider

Online trading has now pretty much changed how traders, brokerages, and exchanges do business with each other. What once required dozens of phone calls for the investor and hundreds of calls a day for the average broker to facilitate, is now neatly condensed into easy-to-use online platforms that require little direct communication between the two.

Online trading

Who can trade?

Anyone can trade online. Once they find an online broker (this site has it all) that can work with their trading needs. All will charge a flat fee per trade, usually offering lower rates for student and active investors, and most requiring you to maintain a minimum balance in your account to do any kind of aggressive trading on their platform.…

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Should You Use a Third-Party Accountant or Bring Someone In-House?

Unless you as the owner of your business happen to have a masters in accounting, chances are that right from the start you’ve been using a third party accountant to keep track of your books, do your taxes, ensure you can survive an audit, and make recommendations on how you manage money within your business.

Accountants discussing business finances

However, if your business has seen some recent expansion and your accounting needs have become more complicated, you may be considering whether or not this arrangement is still best for your business.

Should you stay with your current small business accountant and up your demand for their time, hire an accounting firm with more capacity, or hire a full or part time in-house accounting expert?…

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Bad Credit Business Loans: 8 Warning Signs a Lender isn’t Right for You

Sometimes a business can just spiral out of control financially, despite all the owner’s best initial efforts. This is reality, as markets can dry up, or unexpected expenses hit and compound one after the other. Growth problems are another big reason for a business to become cash strapped — from buying property and equipment in anticipation of expansion that never takes place — to being over-run with expensive inventory you can’t sell.

Bad credit business loans - in AUD

Regardless your individual reasons, you now find yourself faced with a bad or poor credit rating and an uncertain financial future for your company, which you’re sure can be fixed with a bad credit loan.…

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