If you believe the doomsday prophets and the naysayers, you have no chance of landing a dream job within the first five years after graduating from college. This kind of sensationalized approach to a generational problem is not only inaccurate, it has a downward pull on graduate motivation and optimism. If you’re going to land your dream job, you need to set the statistics aside, set your sights on the future, and determine to get ahead quickly.
It’s possible to land your dream job right out of college. Doing so takes a lot …

You would have thought that it is about time the UK had some good news and indeed something positive to talk about.  Aside from the Queens Jubilee and the Royal Wedding, the news has been full of negativity surrounding the recession in the UK and the impact that this has had on our ability to survive financially.  Therefore the news this month that the UK has officially returned to a recession is met with sighs and a scratching of heads by the British public.
Two consecutive quarters of negative growth means that the …

Guest Post: How I Made a $20/Month Blog into a $350/Month Blog In One Day – A Lesson In Monetizing
If you are a blog owner, you certainly understand the value of web traffic, but are you letting your web traffic go to waste? I was.
Here is a quick lesson in monetizing and how you may be able to dramatically increase your online profit without increasing the amount of visitors you receive.
First, An Introduction
Before I begin, I think it is proper to introduce myself to the 20sMoney community and say thank …

After your employees, data is likely to be one of the most valuable resources that your organisation has. This means that it needs to be managed carefully so that it can be of the most use to you, and in many cases, streamlining your data could well help your wider business processes. Read on to find out why this is the case and how ERP software could well help you to streamline your data more effectively.
Quicker update times
One of the very best reasons to streamline your company’s data is that …

Even though most consumers don’t get into debt overnight, they are looking for instant solutions to resolving their financial problems once they occur. Although we live in a society of instant gratification, it is completely unrealistic to think you can undo what may have taken years to build up. Anyone buried under mountains of debt cannot expect to simply walk away unscathed without making an effort to resolve the issues.
It is important to first realize that most of the time there is at least one solution to debt problems but …

There is a growing trend of people becoming self-employed and this is translating across the world. Since the economic downturn began in 2008, unemployment has remained high in America as well as the UK.  It’s no wonder why so many individuals are taking their finances into their own hands by starting their own businesses, turning into entrepreneurs and working independently.
Regardless of the sector that you are qualified and trained in, there is the possibility to get ahead and start out on your own by becoming self-employed. Becoming a freelancer or …

What is often overlooked by young entrepreneurs who are worried about the success of their business loan applications is that banks want and need to give loans. Their own business models demand these kinds of investments in order to generate revenue flow. Banks need businesses to flourish and they want to handle the finances of successful new enterprises.
And there is no end to the types of new businesses that need startup capital. A entrepreneur looking to market a new mobile app, a criminal defense attorney looking to start a new law firm, a middle-aged …

Everyone makes money mistakes in their own way. We put off dealing with a financial issue because we simply can’t face it. Or we merrily accrue debt until bills are piled sky high. Getting into debt is simply too easy in America — just ask the government.
While it sometimes seems you need a bulldozer to dig your way out of debt, there are some basic mistakes you can sidestep. Read on for eight tips to help you avoid common money mistakes.
1. Making minimum payments on high-interest credit cards.
It’s tough to …