The business world is a highly competitive place and one of the most important parts of getting ahead of the rest is to have enough capital to survive. While there’s some truth in the old adage that you need to ‘spend money to make money’, the reality is that if you’re smart with your investments you can develop but also save at the same time. To give you a clearer view of this, what follows are a few examples of how you can improve your operations without breaking the bank.
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Affordable Green Weddings 101
If you just got engaged, congratulations! There are now many any important decisions to make such as the type of wedding you will have, and might I suggest going with a Green, Eco-friendly celebration
Save Money and Be Safe By Preparing Your Fireplace for Winter
Benefits of Owning a Hybrid (Infographic)
Economical Tips for Vegetarian Italian Cooking
Travel tip: Be SURE you get the best hotel price
3 Simple Green Practices for New Home Owners To Save Instantly
While not all of us have the funds to be able to covert our newly purchased home to an eco-friendly environment, there are some small adjustments you can make that can help you be green and save you hundreds of dollars come move-in day.
How I chose my hybrid Toyota Prius
I bit the bullet and bought another vehicle. My choice: a Toyota Prius. Last week’s guest post about choosing a hybrid vehicle reminded me to share my decision-making process and how it’s going now.
5 Tips to Get the Best Price on a New Hybrid Car
We’ve all dreamt of driving a new car at one time or another. With the high cost of gas today, if you are considering buying a new car – get on the Hybrid bandwagon.
10 Affordable, Eco-Friendly Easter Ideas
What did Beverly Cleary teach you about frugality?
Why Communal Living May Still be a Good Idea after College
The following post is by Lauren Bailey. When I was a college senior, one thing I fantasized about was having my own clean, tidy apartment, paying my own bills, not being strung by a financial umbilical cord attached to my parents. The day after graduating, I did some intense job searching from my parents’ home, and, luckily, within a month or two I found a full-time job that I loved. I quickly hopped on the single living bandwagon, found my own place, got some furniture, and reveled in the independence and privacy that living completely on your own affords. After years of living in dorms, having terrible roommates off-campus, and having to abide my parents’ rules under their house, I had had enough of living with others. Then, a year later, I realized in retrospect the benefits. Here are a few reasons why every newly independent college graduate should consider […]
Tips for Ecological and Frugal Renovations
At some point during your tenure in your home or office building, you may consider a major renovation. Yet regardless of what space you are refurbishing, it is likely you will want to keep your renovations as frugal as possible.
Brr! Low-Cost Solutions to Heat Your Home
New Year’s Resolution: Frugal in 2011
Cloth Diapers Make Sense and Cents
How To Be A Frugal Foodie on Vacation
Food isn’t like souvenirs. No one goes on vacation without buying it. You have to make room in your travel budget to eat, but there are many ways you can make that part of your expenses smaller.
Eco-Saving Green Apps
Treat your phone as an investment with neat apps that can help you continue on your mission to live green and might even save you a few bucks along the way.