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2 weeks ago | 
businessinsider.jp | Brianne Garrett
ボラ・ソクンビ氏は2004年に大学を卒業したあと、5万4000ドル（約810万円）の年収を得て、3年間で10万ドル（約1500万円）を貯蓄した。 その後、2007年の景気後退の際も貯蓄と投資を続け、クレヴァー・ガール・ファイナンスを立ち上げた。 ソクンビ氏は、経済状況の厳しい期間も3つの戦略を用いることで、投資を拡大し続けられたと語る。 本エッセイは認定ファイナンシャル・エデュケーション・インストラクターであり、まもなく出版予定の『クレバー・ガール・ミリオネア（Clever Girl Millionaire）』の著者でもあるボラ・ソクンビ氏との会話にもとづいている。ソクンビ氏はニュージャージー州に本拠を置くクレヴァー・ガール・ファイナンス（Clever Girl Finance）社の創業者でもある。以下、長さとわかりやすさの観点から編集を加えた。 私は2004年に大学を卒業し、年収5万4000ドル（約810万円、1ドル=150円：以下同）で3年間働き、10万ドル（約1500万円）を貯蓄した。そして2007年、景気後退が始まった。...
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4 weeks ago | 
forbesmiddleeast.com | Brianne Garrett
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1 month ago | 
businessinsider.com | Brianne Garrett
Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Bola Sokunbi saved $100,000 in three years on a $54,000 salary, after graduating college in 2004. She continued to save and invest, even during the 2007 recession, and started Clever Girl Finance. Sokunbi said during tough economic times three tactics helped her continue building her investments.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Brianne Garrett
From wearable devices to education services, these young trailblazers are solving global challenges with innovative products and platforms. By LaVonne Roberts, Brianne Garrett and Igor BosilkovskiFor entrepreneur Lisa Oberaigner, 26, her MIT master’s thesis on carbon emissions across the supply chain was just the foundation. She soon turned her paper into a product.
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1 month ago | 
blog.hubspot.com | Brianne Garrett
In TikTok’s early days of mostly dance challenges and lip-syncing exchanges, Shola West, a Gen Z career advocate, speaker and educator, spotted a gap. “I decided I wanted to come on the platform to share tips and tricks from my career working in the media industry,” she says. Now affectionately known as the “Big Sis to Young Creatives” — with accolades including Forbes 30 Under 30 — West is building a digital brand around providing career advice to rising professionals.
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
briannegarrett.substack.com | Brianne Garrett
Freelancing is no joke. It requires a new kind of grind I've never experienced. When I was first thinking about venturing into freelance, a friend and former colleague told me she knew I’d be just fine. “You’re a hustler,” she said, “and you’ll always find a way to make things work.” She’s right. These days, I’m doing the hustle (if the Van McCoy song popped into your head, let’s be friends). But it’s a hustle rooted in intention.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
usnews.com | Kirsten Lamb |Alexandra Wilson |Brianne Garrett
Right now, software engineers are in high demand — the industry has grown by 5.3% each year since 2018. What’s more, there were over 6,000 job posts looking for software engineers in 2024. The UK is a great place to pursue the profession. London possesses the 12th largest tech talent pool in the world, while giving you the chance to study at world-class institutions like Oxford University and Newcastle University.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
usnews.com | Kirsten Lamb |Alexandra Wilson |Brianne Garrett
If you want to start your own business, an ecommerce store could be a lucrative choice. The United Kingdom currently is the third largest market for ecommerce, in the world, with more than 588,000 online stores and sales exceeding 106 billion. Here, we will explain how you can start an ecommerce store in the UK. We’ll cover everything — from establishing a marketing plan to choosing the right ecommerce platform.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
usnews.com | Kirsten Lamb |Alexandra Wilson |Brianne Garrett
Ever wondered if you need a dedicated bank account for your business? In some cases, a business bank account is a legal requirement. Even when it’s not required, many business owners still find that the benefits of opening a dedicated account are worth the process. From specialist support to easier access to loans and credit, a business bank account can help you grow your company in several ways.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
usnews.com | Kirsten Lamb |Alexandra Wilson |Brianne Garrett
More and more people are exploring ways to supplement their main income: Currently, 43% of Brits claim they have at least side hustle, while the average earnings from a side hustle in the UK is £900 a month. More than a great way to grow your savings, many people see their side hustle as a way to monetise their creative talents and personal interests — whether that’s running an Etsy shop for homemade jewellery or writing a book.
