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Chris Peterson
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Book review: Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute
Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute Reviewers Thoughts As blind people, leadership isn’t just a choiceāit’s our reality. Whether we’re nailing it by advocating for ourselves in all walks of life or simply wishing we could sidestep these responsibilities, the mantle of leadership is ours, ready or not. Now,…
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Penny Forward Launches Online Shop Filled With Products Designed BY And For The Blind
Hey there, Penny Forward family and friends! In my journey through life and, more specifically, navigating the challenges and triumphs as a blind person, I’ve come to a solid conclusion: starting your own business is a powerhouse move for anyone in the blind community looking to boost their income. Why? Because it’s all about taking…
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Moving Forward: Investing In My Success Through Improved O&M
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson I’m coming to you today with something a bit different than our usual finance talk. Itās a story, my story from the past week, that I think speaks volumes about how weāre more than just our bank accounts. It’s about growing, learning, and pushing past…
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Understanding a Balance Sheet: A Financial Report Card For Your Business
Over the last month, I’ve been writing about starting your own small business and managing money like a pro. Think of it as taking a hobby you love and making it pay the bills, but also making sure you’re not spending more than you’re earning. This week, Iām diving into something called a balance sheet.…
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Book review: Power your happy: work hard, play nice, and build your dream life By Lisa Sugar
Power your happy: work hard, play nice, and build your dream life by Lisa Sugar MOe’s Thoughts I chose this book to read for our Love Your Budget theme for Feb. Although this isn’t a strictly Financial book, as we stressed often in the month of Feb. How we look at things, and the…
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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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Press release: Penny Forward Receives $20,000 Donation from Thrivent to Drive Financial Inclusion
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Penny Forward, a nonprofit organization that offers accessible and affordable financial education to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, announced today that it received a $20,000 donation fromĀ Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization. This generous grant will enhance Penny Forward’s commitment to helping people navigate important…
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Book review: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer
The art of asking: or, How I learned to stop worrying and let people help by Amanda Palmer Ted Talk This book is an extended version of Amanda Palmer’s Ted talk of the same name. You can watch it here. Reviewers Thoughts If life were a symphony, Amanda Palmerās āThe Art of Askingā…