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    Grit Daily Finance

  • How the Current Real Estate Market Can Affect Your Finances
    The real estate market is in an interesting state right now. Home sales are slowing because of higher interest rates, but prices in some areas have yet to drop. Overall, the median existing home sales price in January 2023 was up 1.3% from the same time last year, but home... Read more »
  • How to Create a Budget for a Startup
    Creating budgets is an integral part of starting a business. As important as this aspect of a business is, it doesn’t come easy for many startup owners because it can be stressful due to the overwhelming level of information and advice that can be found. However, not preparing budgets can... Read more »
  • How to Pay Your Employees with Cryptocurrency
    Cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm, and more businesses are embracing it as a payment option. This digital currency operates independently of traditional banking systems and offers various benefits, including security, speed, and low transaction fees. As a result, paying employees with cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular, and here’s... Read more »
  • 5 Tips on How to Raise Money for a Startup
    Every business needs a smart idea to get started, especially in 2023. But, an idea can get you so far in business and in life. What you need is money and a lot of it. Unfortunately, startups and small businesses don’t usually start out with a lot of money. So... Read more »
  • Silicon Valley Bank: The Massive Failure That Threatens An Entire Generation of Startups
    Few institutions have touched as many startups as Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), with its 2022 data proudly showing that it banked nearly half of the venture-backed tech and life sciences companies. But in the course of a few days, it went from a powerhouse in the industry to one of... Read more »
  • What’s Happening to Startup Valuations?
    From start-ups focusing on long term growth to paying more attention to tech, here are 7 answers to the question, “What is one thing that’s happening to the valuation of startups in 2023?” It Keeps Falling Due to Unsustainable Growth Start-ups Are Focused On Long Term Growth in 2023 The... Read more »
  • Joseph Rutakangwa, CEO of Rwazi, Discusses Investing in Emerging Markets
    Rwazi is a market intelligence platform that provides companies with actionable data from developing markets on who is buying what, for how much, from where, when, and why to help them drive revenue and expand. We utilize a network of qualified mappers spread across 40+ urban countries in Africa and... Read more »
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    Business – ARY NEWS

  • OGRA jacks up CNG prices in Punjab, Sindh
    LAHORE: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has jacked up prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Punjab and Sindh, ARY News reported, citing well-informed sources. The prices have been increased as the value of rupee has devalued against the US dollar. After the recent hike, the rate of... Read more »
  • Govt committed to build strategic reserves of essential commodities: Tarin
    ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has presided over the meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) held at the Finance Division, ARY News reported on Monday. Secretary Finance briefed the meeting about the slight uptick in weekly SPI, which increased by 0.03 per cent during... Read more »
  • VideoPromotion of construction sector to boost economic activities: PM
    ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday the PTI government was bringing a revolution in the construction sector. Addressing the closing ceremony of three-day Interior, Construction, Electrical and Electronics Expo in Islamabad, the premier said the promotion of the construction sector would boost economic activities and wealth creation in... Read more »
  • Smart buildings: Cohesion CEO on the office of the future
    NEW YORK: Before COVID-19, Thru Shivakumar, co-founder and CEO of Cohesion, was already working on apps to convert office buildings into smart spaces, powered by technology that enables interaction with tenants through phones and computers. Since the pandemic began, however, she is learning that the smart buildings of the future... Read more »
  • Exports grow 17.3% to $2.35bn in July
    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports grew by 17.3 per cent to $2.35 billion in the first month of the fiscal year 2021-22 i.e. July as compared to last year’s same period. This was stated by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood. He tweeted: “During the first... Read more »
  • US dollar crosses Rs163 mark in interbank
    KARACHI: The rise of the United States (US) dollar in the interbank against the Pakistani rupee continued on Monday as it crossed the Rs163 mark, ARY NEWS reported. According to details, the US dollar was traded at Rs163.05 in the interbank after witnessing an increase of Rs0.62 on the first... Read more »
  • Pfizer and Moderna raise prices for COVID-19 vaccines in EU
    Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc have raised the prices of their COVID-19 vaccines in their latest European Union supply contracts, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The new price for the Pfizer shot was 19.50 euros ($23.15)against 15.50 euros previously, the newspaper said, citing portions of the contracts seen. The... Read more »
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    IOL - Business Report

  • Who is TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew?
    TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before his first congressional hearing on Thursday, where he faced an intense grilling from politicians from both parties who argue that the popular app, which has 150 million US users, cannot be trusted.Here's a quick guide for what to know about Chew, a 40-year-old... Read more »
  • ACSA response to BP exiting SA jet fuel market
    Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) said on Friday that it noted the multiple media reports about British Petroleum (BP) ceasing to supply jet fuel for airports in SA. The company said, “we can confirm that BP started officially engaging ACSA more than a year ago in February 2022, with respect... Read more »
  • Cyber criminals target Nedbank clients - 41 000 cellphone numbers obtained
    Cybercriminals are not resting and have targeted Nedbank clients.According to the financial institution at least 41 000 Nedbank clients have been targeted in this massive cyberattack.Annaleigh Vallie, Nedbank’s head of corporate communications, told TimesLIVE on Friday that 41000 cellphone numbers were taken by the online fraudsters.WHEN DID THE ATTACK HAPPEN?... Read more »
  • 4 ways to reduce words to save time in job applications
    Every word in a job application counts and recruiters often don’t read everything you put in your CV or cover letter. So your application needs to be succinct and straight to the point.This is according to career website, My Future.Here are four ways to reduce words in job applications according... Read more »
  • The Reserve Bank does not have its finger on the pulse: So where is it?
    The headline is inspired by the statement of the monetary policy committee issued by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank issued on January 26, 2023. The Governor states: “While the South African economy grew by a relatively strong 1.6% in the third quarter of 2022, the expansion... Read more »
  • Standard Bank Insurance Brokers says there’s a big uptake of funeral policies from customers
    There has seen a greater uptake of funeral policies for customers between the ages of 34 and 45 during the last three years, according to Standard Bank Insurance Brokers.The financial institution said that previously, the average age of customers taking out funeral cover was between the ages of 45 and... Read more »
  • Massmart says extra retail staff deployed at Makro stores to deal with strike action
    Massmart said on Friday that it had deployed outsourced retail staff to stores that may be affected by the strike action that has been announced by the trade union South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu).The group said that it fully anticipates that its Makro stores will continue... Read more »
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    Money Under 30

  • 17 best credit cards of 2023: Review and compare
    Finding the right credit card can be tough. Use our review of the best credit cards to find the right one for your habits and credit score.Finding the right credit card can be tough. Use our review of the best credit cards to find the right one for your habits... Read more »
  • Biden’s first veto: What it means for investors
    On March 20, 2023, President Biden used his first veto to defend a rule allowing fund managers to use ESG factors when choosing investments.On March 20, 2023, President Biden used his first veto to defend a rule allowing fund managers to use ESG factors when choosing investments. The post Biden’s... Read more »
  • Best travel credit cards to use in Europe in 2023
    Want to travel to (or live in) Europe? You'll need a good credit card to make your purchases. Here are the best travel credit cards for a European vacation.Want to travel to (or live in) Europe? You'll need a good credit card to make your purchases. Here are the best... Read more »
  • Best Unsecured Credit Cards For Limited Credit
    Looking for an unsecured card but you have bad credit? Check out your top options with Money Under 30.Looking for an unsecured card but you have bad credit? Check out your top options with Money Under 30. The post Best Unsecured Credit Cards For Limited Credit appeared first on Money... Read more »
  • Best Credit Card Sign up Bonuses March 2023
    How do travel hackers fly around the world for almost nothing? Credit card sign-up bonuses. Get up to $700 in travel or $500 cash with the following competitive offers.If you're willing to spend a few thousand, you can qualify for hundreds of dollars in travel bonuses (Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card),... Read more »
  • Best tax software for 2023
    We're going to make your job of finding the best tax software easier by providing the details of the five most popular tax software plans available.Compare free and paid tax prep software. TurboTax vs H&R Block vs TaxAct and other top tax prep apps. Pricing, features, audit support and more.... Read more »
  • Best rewards credit cards 2023
    Whether you're looking for travel, gas, or cash back rewards, there's a credit card out there for you! Here are our favorite rewards credit cards.Whether you're looking for travel, gas, or cash back, there's a credit card out there for you. Here are our favorite rewards credit cards. The post... Read more »
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    Unusual Investments

  • How Much Money Does YouTube Pay?
    Many people see YouTube as a way to generate supplemental income; the perfect side hustle that pays you while you sleep. The reality is that you need to put in […] The post How Much Money Does YouTube Pay? appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »
  • How Much Money do Drive-Through Coffee Franchises Make?
    America’s appetite for coffee is huge. And while it seems like Starbucks is everywhere, there are still an enormous number of competitors out there. The fact that Starbucks sometimes builds […] The post How Much Money do Drive-Through Coffee Franchises Make? appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »
  • An Unbiased Review of Nomad’s Guaranteed Rent Offer
      If you own a residential rental property, you have surely contemplated what will happen if your tenant does not pay rent. You will have to remind the tenant that […] The post An Unbiased Review of Nomad’s Guaranteed Rent Offer appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »
  • If You Received PPP, You Should Check to See if You are Eligible for ERC
      Even though the PPP program ended in 2021, there is still a way for business owners to receive money if there business was negatively affected by the pandemic. It’s […] The post If You Received PPP, You Should Check to See if You are Eligible for ERC appeared first... Read more »
  • VideoHow Much Money do Trash Bin Cleaning Companies Make?
      Most people don’t even know that trash bin cleaning companies exist.  However, this won’t be the case for long as these companies are growing quickly and becoming much more […] The post How Much Money do Trash Bin Cleaning Companies Make? appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »
  • Should I Invest in an Allstate Insurance Agency? [2023]
      We’ve previously covered the small business opportunity to purchase or start an Allstate insurance agency.  Unlike other national brands such as McDonald’s, UPS Store, Ace Hardware, 7-Eleven, etc., you […] The post Should I Invest in an Allstate Insurance Agency? [2023] appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »
  • Insiders Guide to Earning a Golf Scholarship
      Many parents put off saving money for their child’s college education, and instead “invest” their money in their child’s development as an athlete in an Olympic sport like golf, […] The post Insiders Guide to Earning a Golf Scholarship appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »