career
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Understanding Profit & Loss Statements
Hey there, fellow freelancers and self-employed hustlers! Last time, we delved into the nitty-gritty of why profit, not just revenue, is the real measure of success when you’re working for yourself. We also highlighted how keeping solid records can simplify figuring out your bottom line. Today, we’re taking it a step further and tackling the…
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Navigating Small Business Finances: From Revenue to Profit
Last week, I spilled the beans on how I swiftly transformed my concept of digitizing old-school cassettes and vinyl into a budding online business, Analog Archivers. Sure, it’s not exactly raking in the big bucks just yet, but hey, Rome wasn’t built in a day, right? In the midst of this journey, I realized something…
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Uncomplicate Your Way to Success: Starting a Bite-Size Business Made Easy
If you’re like me, always on the lookout for ways to make a little extra cash, then you’ve come to the right place. As blind people, we might not have the option to hop in a car and drive for Uber, but that doesn’t mean our entrepreneurial dreams should be limited. With a bit of…
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Take Charge of Your Financial Destiny: Set Goals, Smash Limits!
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Listen up, Penny Forward members! As we wrap up our workshops on setting new goals for 2024, let’s get real about the powerhouse move that’ll transform your finances: setting goals that light your fire and propel you toward greatness. Yeah, you heard me right—your goals…
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The Power of Pessimism: A Surprising Path to Success
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey there goal-setters and dreamers, As we pass by the midpoint of this months fresh starts and ambitious resolutions, I want to throw a curveball your way and introduce you to the unexpected hero of achievement – pessimism. Yes, you heard it right, that…
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Book Review: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss Reviewers Thoughts ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ does not set out to wave a banner for the blind or those with disabilities, but it is a gem for shaking up the way we think about work and money. As someone rooting…
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Book review: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Think and Grow Rich (original 1937 version) by Napoleon Hill Reviewers Thoughts “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill is a book that’s been around for ages, and it’s got its fair share of both praise and criticism. Hill claims to have spent two decades hobnobbing with successful people to uncover their secrets, but…
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Reframing Success in the Blind Community: It’s More Than Just Blindness Skills
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson This week I read several articles quoting Michael Gervais,, a psychologist and author of “The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You”, coming out in print, e-book and audiobook on December fifth. I’m excited to read and review this book…
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Join us tonight: How Earning in School Can Shape a Brighter Future for blind and low vision Students
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Generative AI: Bridging the Information Gap for the Blind Community
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson As we continue our journey to empower blind individuals in their personal, professional, and financial lives, I want to take a moment to reflect on the potential of generative AI and its incredible impact. I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on how this technology could…