Technology has lowered so many barriers to entry when it comes to starting a business and building a name for yourself. But as you know, it's also made it pretty darn competitive. Generation Z is going to be making their mark on the world before we know it and it wouldn't surprise me if they become way more tech savvy than us "older folks." The good news for us less tech savvy … [Read more...]
Magically Mystical, Karl The Fog: Untemplater Income Report May 2016
Ah summer. I LOVE the long days with sunsets at 8:30pm. I used the late sunsets to my advantage the last couple weekends and did some gardening in the evening hours. May was pretty darn foggy in San Francisco though and on the chillier side. A lot of locals complain about the fog, but I kinda like it. I don't like the arctic blast it can bring with it, but I love how the … [Read more...]
Don’t fall for these 5 small business scams!
I don't hate many things in life, but I despise scammers, especially those that target small business owners and the self-employed. Running a business is hard enough as it is! As an entrepreneur - whether you're just the boss of yourself or running a growing company with employees - you've got to stay on your toes and watch out for small business scams. Dealing with the … [Read more...]
Save more money this summer like your life depends on it
We made it! June has arrived and hopefully a spectacularly adventurous and stupendous summer along with it. Even though I'm not in school anymore, there's just something exciting and refreshing about the months of June, July and August. Maybe it's my subconscious reminding me how excited I used to get in anticipation of summer vacation. I remember I used to feel like I had an … [Read more...]
How to get rid of weaknesses like a stealthy ninja
Summer is here and that means things are about to slow down, way down, probably including you. January feels like ancient history now, doesn't it? Chances are the zest and vigor you felt at the start of the year has waned and you may not even remember what you put on your list of resolutions. My memory certainly is a bit foggy. But my fantastic, fellow untemplaters, it's all … [Read more...]