May 25, 2022
Property Management Tips
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If you work for yourself, you already know how stressful
managing self-employment finances can be. Tack on having just gone through a
global pandemic that isn’t over quite yet and stress levels are bound to soar.
There is an upside, though. There’s freedom in having complete
control over your expenses and a myriad of ways to get curious and creative
with how you’re managing them this year.
Looking for additional funds to start a new business or
support your existing one? Searching for adequate financial assistance or
hoping to engage with the housing market and make money? Alpine Credits
simplifies financial planning for self-employed individuals and may be your
answer. Here are five ways you can manage your expenses as a business owner or
self-employed individual.
Look outside of the traditional bank loan system
There are many benefits to being self-employed, but you’ll
soon find that nailing down a self-employment loan is tough if you need to
borrow money. Most banks require seeing a stable income over a certain period
of time, which any self-employed person knows isn’t always possible. Lucky for
you, the bank isn’t the only place to get access to the funds you need for your
business to flourish. Alpine Credits is an excellent alternative to banks
and traditional financial institutions; their lending parameters are the same
for both the self-employed and full-time employees, and they focus on the
amount of equity you have in your home rather than your income.
Leverage your home equity
The housing market in Toronto and across Ontario is dire—but
that could mean good things for your future home equity loan. A home equity
loan lets you borrow finances against the value of your home. A simple way to
figure out your home’s worth: take your home’s current market value and
subtract how much you owe on your mortgage. Equity grows both through paying
down your mortgage and natural appreciation when the housing market is robust,
as it is now. Whether you need a loan for your business or personal needs,
Alpine Credits will look at your home equity amount to help you
access the funds you need. Borrowing against your equity is considered low
risk, meaning low investment risks and even lower interest payments.
Consolidate your debt
It’s no secret that Toronto is one of the most expensive
cities in Canada to live in, adding to the growing debt that the average
Canadian is accumulating. But living in Toronto has its perks—especially for
self-employed people in specific industries—and debt doesn’t mean you have to
pick up and leave. There’s a solution, and it’s debt consolidation. Alpine Credits offers
homeowners, like you, a few ways to manage your debt more efficiently and
ultimately save you money in the long run. Debt consolidation loans allow you
to combine multiple loan payments into a single monthly payment. A necessity
for many who’ve fallen on hard times during the pandemic, these kinds of loans
are also great if you’re looking to make expense payments simpler and possibly
at a lower interest rate than your initial debt. It can even help improve your
credit score and give you peace of mind.
Take advantage of tax deductions
If you’re self-employed, there are a few things you can’t write
off as a business expense, which helps reduce the amount of taxes you have to
pay during tax season. There are obvious business expenses, like office
software, a new computer and advertising materials for your business, but don’t
forget about meals and entertainment, travel expenses, and your mortgage and
loan interest. Just make sure to keep records and receipts to keep the CRA
happy.
Monitor your cash flow and stay organized
The best way to reduce financial stress is to be constantly aware of what money is coming in and where it’s going. Monitoring your cash flow daily or weekly will take the anxiety out of month-end bill payments and show you where you’re getting the best dollar return and, thus, where to invest more time and money. Once you have enough cash flow data collected for your own finances, you’ll be able to see the bigger picture of your business or personal expenses.
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