The pandemic has significantly impacted how many people live and work, creating a unique opportunity for stay-at-home moms to earn money online. Many online money-making opportunities are perfect for moms who want to stay home with their children. This article will discuss some of the best ways for moms in Dallas to make money online. 1. Starting an Online Business. The internet offers many opportunities if you are a stay-at-home mom looking for ways to make money. The best way to make money online depends on your skills and interests. With some creativity and effort, you can find an online mo ..read more

It's true... food costs are through the roof! And while everyone is feeling the economy's current inflation, there isn't much one can do about the rising food costs. Yet, there's always a solution. You can begin budget meal planning to help curb some of the cost of the price increases at the store. ,CBS News reports, "Americans are paying 10% more for food they buy at the grocery store than a year ago, with beef prices rising 16%." Therefore, if you have a large family to feed, it's more challenging to shop for whatever you're craving. Instead, you can practice budget meal planning by simply ..read more

It’s Friday and for many… it’s also payday (Wooo-hooo)! And in most of our minds, that’s definitely something to celebrate. So you convince yourself that it’s okay to “treat yo’self” because after all… you did just go through two weeks (a month for some) of pure workweek stress (sometimes the only thing I really wanna to make hangout plans with is...my bed). But your friends and co-workers are all ready to hit the happy hour sceneannnnd… why not?! YOLO! Let’s just be real with each other. Many of us 20 to 30 - something year olds like to go out on the town to socialize, drink, and eat with ou ..read more

Owning and operating a small business is a challenging way to make a living, and not everyone can handle the long hours and responsibilities. Successful business owners may still struggle with the daily grind and sometimes feel like giving up. Business owners who are having trouble working on their business with the day-to-day business tasks or struggling with the mental workload may be able to get support from a business coach. Here are the six signs you know you need a business coach and how to find the best one. 1. Overwhelmed A ,Gallup poll shows small business owners average around 52 hou ..read more

Whether you are looking to improve ,business valuation for an upcoming sale or you simply see an opportunity in the market to increase revenue, scaling a business is a river that every successful small business owner will have to cross at some point. And as ,70% of startups fail because they attempt to scale too early, and another 16% fail because they don’t scale soon enough and get outpaced by competitors, it is clear that scaling is a process that few small businesses can get right. To avoid these pitfalls, keep reading to discover 5 pro tips that are essential for small businesses when sca ..read more

Hiring a business coach requires an investment, so you may question whether you need one or not. Certain signs, though, could indicate your business is in trouble. You may need a professional to advise you, even just to get better resources. Knowing When It's Time for a Business Coach First, it helps to identify when you're becoming burnt out and overwhelmed with your business. For instance, do you find yourself procrastinating frequently? Maybe you initially loved managing your business, but if you're adding more and more tasks to your "avoid" list, it might be time to hire a business coach t ..read more

Hey Girl, hey! Look… I’m best known for being a straight shooter. In fact, my witty honesty is one of the qualities most people like about me (well... some people don't.... I know I'm not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm okay with that!). Anywho, it’s rare that I ever beat around the bush, because I’d rather just tell it like it is… and today will be no exception. Ladies… let’s get raw. Can you handle the truth?! You get up… go to work… get your paycheck… and all your money seems to disappear in a few days. You find yourself in this never ending cycle of living paycheck to paycheck with very li ..read more

While we were all riding the "This is my year" wave, the Coronavirus came in and snatched us up. Vision boards have had to go unpursued, goals unmet, and resources untapped... it was rough for all of us, sis. However, all is not lost; contactless entrepreneurship is the new wave, and women's entrepreneurship has increased 21 percent over the last five years. So today, I have 5 COVID safe side hustles that will help you close the "financial gap." 1. ,Valet Trash Business. ​A lot of apartments are going to valet trash, and they are looking for the best rates. If they don't already have the servi ..read more

Hey girl, hey! Have you ever experienced swiper's remorse? You know... it's that feeling you get when you know you have swiped your debit or credit card one too many times and now you are afraid to even check your account balance. Been there... done that... and it's no fun! So if you happen to be someone who regularly suffers from "Automatic Swipe Syndrome" and have trouble staying within your spending limit... then girlfriend, have I got a tip for you! So I’m sure some of us have heard the phrase “Cash is King" (well in this case Queen, hunty)! According to Investopedia, the phrase actually ..read more

Hey girl, hey! So if you read my "About Elle" page, I already warned you that this blog was guaranteed to be all over the place. Fun fact about me is that I love to cook. And do you know know why I love to cook?!... (Say it with me!) BECAUSE IT SAVES MONEY! Yes, think about it! More times than not, when you cook a meal at home, you'll have enough to indulge on for dinner and enough to take to work the next day (if you do it right!). Taking your lunch to work ultimately saves money, because it reduces the temptation to go out and get something to eat. ​Do the math with me... Let's say you go o ..read more