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The Real Ways To Make Your Money Go Further

August 14, 2018 by Dustin Ramsdell in Informative

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Whatever you might have spare in the bank, it is perfectly natural to want to make it go as far as possible and to try and turn it into as much money as possible. Of course, it is also often bewildering trying to ensure that you are actually going to do the right thing, make the right choice, and make it happen in the way that you would hope. This is something that you need to often spend years on perfecting before you can get it down, but you can also find that it is easier to do so if you are able to have the right information to hand to begin with in the first place. In this article, we are going to look at some of the genuine ways that you can make whatever money you might have go further - with the right attitude, and a little patience, of course.


 

Crypto

It is still a good time to get into cryptocurrency trading, and if you are not already it would be highly recommended to do so as soon as possible. However, that does not necessarily mean that you want to go for the famous Bitcoin, as compared to some of the smaller, less-known altcoins out there, Bitcoin is not even performing that well these days. Instead, make sure you spend some time researching the various coins and that you are able to find one that truly works for you as best as possible. If you can do that, you will find that you are able to make a surprising amount of money from even a small investment over a relatively short space of time. It is definitely worth considering if you haven’t already.

 

Traditional Trading

Of course sometimes the old ways are still the best, and you don't’ have to worry about newfangled things like crypto if you don’t want to ,and you can still expect to make some money. Traditional trading routes are still always worth considering if you want to make your money go further, and they too can help you to make a surprising amount if you know what you are doing. You just need to make sure that you are not diving in the deep end, and that you are happy to put as such as might be necessary into the right thing at the right time. You will also find that CMC Markets trading guides are likely to help you, so that is definitely worth considering as well. The more informed you are, the more chance you have to make as much as you would like to make.


 

Saving

Finally, you don’t have to be a sleuth trader to make your money go further. The simple act of finding a good savings account and putting some money away in it can ensure that you are going to make your money go further, and in some cases this is even more lucrative than many other options available to you. Make sure that you are keen to save as well as possible, and you will find that this really does make a huge difference.

August 14, 2018 /Dustin Ramsdell
Money, Cash, Saving, Tips, Advice
Informative
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Geeky Ways to Save a Fortune in Your Business

October 25, 2016 by Dustin Ramsdell in Nerdy Stuff, Sponsored

In business, it pays to be a geek. Quite literally actually because there are a few concepts for ways to cut costs that you won’t be aware of unless of course, you are a nerd. Luckily, for you guys I happen to be one and I can help you out a lot with these clever ways to save. Are you ready to use the power of the noggin to make your overspending nothing?

 

Cloud Fun And Other Tech

Technology will save your business a fortune for a variety of cool reasons. First, when you upgrade your tech, you’re always buying items that are greener. The latest tech on the market is better at saving energy compared to tech that was being sold last year. That includes everything you need in the office from computers to printers.

 

Then there’s the possibility of going digital. There are plenty of examples of things that you no longer need in the office because you can purchase digital solutions for the same job. For instance, you don’t need a fax machine when you can organise and access faxes online.

 

But I think the most important way tech can be used to save you money is by using cloud servers. If you don’t know, cloud servers are simply digital storage space. Once you purchase a cloud server, you’ll be able to spend and send various forms of information online. It will be fast too with anyone getting anything they need from you in seconds. This increases your efficiency and, say it with me, saves you money!

 

Obviously, Outsourcing!

Outsourcing is another clever and perhaps a slightly geeky way to save your business cash. Through outsourcing, you can cut the costs of your business, by shifting expensive jobs elsewhere. For instance, outsourcing health and safety solutions will tackle any safety issues in your company. They’ll handle these problems from the outside, and all you need to do is pay a fixed price. This price is going to be a lot less than the typical cost of a full safety team, believe me.

 

As a geek, there is nothing more I love than automation. That’s a real possibility with some of the outsourcing solutions available. Automation simply means that processes are handled automatically. Again, this means a lower cost for you and a faster service for customers. Are you sold on the idea of outsourcing yet? I bet you are.

 

Fun With Numbers

Finally, if there’s one thing we geeks love it’s our numbers and sums. This brings us to the final way that you can save money in your company by being a little nerdier. You need to look at your tax payments. Make sure that you are making the most of your deductions. To do this, you’ll need to have some fun with numbers, making calculations for how much you spend. The more specific and accurate these calculations are the better. Most business owners find they save a fortune by keeping accurate tax records.

 

You see, it pays to be a geek! 

October 25, 2016 /Dustin Ramsdell
Geek, Nerd, Business, Money, Ideas, Smart, Saving
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