Most people have heard the concept that customers, clients and consumers do business with those they know, like and trust. This has never been truer than in our current [ … ]
Business
The Degrees that Actually Help in Business
by Ronda Payne
How many times has a person been sitting in a classroom and heard, “oh don’t worry, you won’t ever actually use this in real life.”? It makes us think [ … ]
Getting the Lending and Capital You Need for Your New International Trade Business
by Ronda Payne
It’s hard enough as it is to tackle starting a new business, but when it’s one that requires funding to get established, like in the case of international business [ … ]
The Certainty of Taxes and How to Manage It
by Ronda Payne
In a 1789 letter, Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to [ … ]
Trade Trends Around the World
by Ronda Payne
For those who observe the trends, international trade is a fascinating, ever-evolving area of study. Working in the field demands a keen knowledge and interest, so having the skills [ … ]
Find The Fit to Meet Your Financial Goals
by Ronda Payne
The whole point of investing money is to have it make more money for you and be available when you need it – whether that future need is to [ … ]
Getting into Investing for the Future – 5 Basics
by Ronda Payne
Investing can be intimidating. We understand. There’s a lot to know, even when your investment desires are simply to create a better future for yourself and your family. Maybe [ … ]
How a Bookkeeper Helps Clients Stay on the Right Side of the Tax Man
by Ronda Payne
Small business people are busy doing what they do best – running their business – and that often means other tasks get neglected, like keeping the books up-to-date and [ … ]
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Successful Businessman?
by Kemal Sucu
People always ask what the secret to succeeding in business is … Well, there is no single and definite answer to this question. Each businessman has their own “secret” [ … ]
Made at Ashton: Alicia Cherneski
For Alicia career success means to be able to provide the best service possible to her clients, to help them identify and prioritize their financial goals and create a [ … ]
The Secret to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
by Kemal Sucu
Have you ever thought of what it takes to become an entrepreneur? Together with Kemal Sucu, Ashton’s International Business graduate, we highlight the mindset that a business owner should [ … ]
International Business Tips: Importance of Landed Cost in Sourcing
by Kemal Sucu
In today’s business world, many enterprises use global suppliers and outsourcing as a business strategy in order to sustain market competitiveness and maintain profit margin in their markets. Using [ … ]