Mother’s Day is almost upon us, with blog posts, newspaper articles and TV spots highlighting all the sweet, sensitive and supportive things mothers do. Yes your mom IS all those wonderful things. But did you realize what else your mom has done for you? That she has taught by example how to successfully manage your small business’ financials?
No? Then hold onto those flowers (yes she’ll appreciate them), and discover another side to moms everywhere.
The top 5 finance lessons you learned from your mother.
Mom’s Finance Lesson #1 – The Grocery List
In my mind’s eye I can still see the carefully crafted, thoroughly researched shopping list my mom would bring to the grocery store. My sisters and I knew if we didn’t write our request on the list we wouldn’t get it. Of course the item might still be struck from the list, but woe unto the one who tries to request an item after arriving at the grocery store. ... Read more