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, I’m diving into something called a balance sheet.…
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…
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…
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…
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Dear Penny Forward Community, I hope this message finds you well. Today, I’m reaching out to you with a heavy heart and a unique request that goes beyond our usual financial advice and investment discussions. As the founder and CEO of Penny Forward, I rarely…
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…
In this episode of “The Penny Forward Podcast,” hosts Chris, Liz, and Moe interview Tricia Waechter, the founder of Blind Girl Designs. Tricia shares her experience in the fashion industry and starting her own company. She discusses her journey of being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and the challenges she faced. Tricia also talks about the…
This week we talk to Tricia the designer and small business owner of Blind Girl Designs. Join us as she tells us of the start of the company, and how she continues to adapt and transform the work place as she comes to understand her visual limitations and how she is overcoming them. Select…
In this episode of “The Penny Forward Podcast,” hosts Chris, Liz, and Moe interview Tricia Waechter, the founder of Blind Girl Designs. Tricia shares her experience in the fashion industry and starting her own company. She discusses her journey of being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and the challenges she faced. Tricia also talks about the…
This week we talk to Tricia the designer and small business owner of Blind Girl Designs. Join us as she tells us of the start of the company, and how she continues to adapt and transform the work place as she comes to understand her visual limitations and how she is overcoming them. Select…