Color Of Money

By Teresa M. Lundy The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for both new and experienced business owners to retain customers, grow their business, find capital, and provide products and services to customers.  With every roadblock to success, there is an opportunity to use new and proven solutions to achieve your business goals.  Here are…

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BPT Just because you’re not a homeowner (yet) doesn’t mean your stuff is disposable. Chances are you’ve got pricey electronics, musical instruments or other valuables you wouldn’t want to lose to theft or damage. That’s how renter’s insurance works: No matter where you’re renting, having this coverage can make a huge difference in your ability…

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BPT We all have heroes in our lives who go under the radar. Often among the first to make quiet, inconspicuous sacrifices for the ones they love are dads and father figures. Last year was challenging for most families, and this coming Father’s Day gives us an opportunity to show our appreciation to the dads…

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By Jeannie Finkel, Cetera Financial Group BPT Before the pandemic, many industries resisted the idea that work could be done primarily from home. They hadn’t fully suited up for extensive remote work. That left many scrambling last spring, and employees had to quickly figure out how to stay connected, collaborate with co-workers and show they…

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BPT Over the past year, small businesses have had to adapt, often learning that their bonds with their surrounding communities are crucial to their survival. As your business continues to weather today’s challenges, here are tips to help your business stay strong while you stay connected to your customers – and your neighbors. Know your…

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BPT Hybrid work environments, combining remote and in-person work, are here to stay because the hybrid office offers flexibility that benefits employees and organizations without detracting from productivity. But with those benefits, there have been challenges. Remote workers have struggled with setting boundaries, building and deepening team relationships, and getting the easy access to resources…

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BPT During challenging times, there’s nothing more stressful than trying to manage your money (especially if your cash flow has been disrupted). Between expenses like rent, groceries, student loans and other debt, it can be difficult to align your monthly spending with your paychecks. But fortunately, there are new tools available to help you manage…

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By Teresa Lundy Recently, I had a chance to experience a homemade barbecue sauce, and  thought to myself, ‘this is some really good sauce.’ Finding out that a young entrepreneur created this product was also a sign of good things to come. Akai Clarke-Perry, 10, has been selling her homemade barbecue sauce to friends and…

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BPT More than a year after the pandemic began, Americans are realizing that almost every facet of life has changed. Suddenly their linear, analog world with a digital dabble has become a full-blown digital whirlwind. And that’s especially true when it comes to how they handle money. The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way consumers…

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By Teresa M. Lundy There are opportunities for minority and women business owners to provide goods and services to the City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia School District, and the state of Pennsylvania.  But there’s one catch. Even if you win a request for proposal, you need the right types of insurance, at the appropriate levels…

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