By: Katrina Gonzalez

How do I know whether I’m a financial literate? Well as I took the test on line I found out that out of 100% 75 Americans that took this test did better than I did. Which also means 25% of Americans did worse than I did. I know now that is I work really hard that I can and will be a financial literate.

How do I compare with respect to others? In SC 22% of people are not financial literate and that in the past year their house hold spent more than their income.

Why should I become a financial literate? 1.Have a better understanding of financial literacy. 2.Be more prepared to pursue your financial literacy goals. 3.Take control of your money. 4.Improve saving skills. 5.Be prepared for unseen situations.

What if I want to have fun while learning financial literacy? Where do I go? Get in a finance program Ask questions Make it fun and interesting

What do I do to promote financial literacy & become a financially literate? You can take a test to be certifyed as a financial literate.

Who is promoting financial literacy? The NFEC offers custom education and promote campaigns that align with your initiatives.

Are there any big program/plans happening on financial literacy?

Why is a business plan important and who should write it? Business Plan is important and summarizes your vision for companies and blueprints for the companies success. You and/or entrepreneurs should write your business plan

How do I determine my start-up costs and other expenses? Willingness to sacrifice interpersonal skills, leadership ability, optimisms all to determine my start up cost for a business

Why is competition important? There are winners and losers in the job search game. Your search will have highs and lows. Part of your training is taking your best shot at jobs that are right for you. Jeff Taylor, Monster Careers Book

What makes a successful marketing strategy? One of the key parts of a business plan is your marketing plan. Your marketing plan conveys your marketing and sales activities that answer the questions of who, what, where, when and how much. Plainly put, it’s where you’ll outline your goals and objectives for the brand, and how to reach them. You are no longer general, but specific instead. tion/26 tion/26

Where can you or business owner go to receive advice or assistance with their business? The key to taking advantage of government financial assistance is finding a knowledgeable person or group to help you navigate the system and give you advice about small business funding. Read more: How to Get Free Government Financial Assistance for Your Small Business | eHow.com nt-financial-assistance-small- business.html#ixzz1t3cGjkChHow to Get Free Government Financial Assistance for Your Small Business | eHow.com nt-financial-assistance-small- business.html#ixzz1t3cGjkCh

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