As the saying goes, “If you want a job done right, do it yourself.” It’s a simple adage that’s central to your lifestyle, whether you’re growing your food, chopping wood or building a homestead. If you want to feel satisfied with the final product, you can only trust yourself.  Of course, buying land and building […]

You’d like to finance your new lot of land, but as you’re well aware, you can’t grow money. There aren’t seeds for that kind of crop. You need a practical way to secure funding, and it isn’t always straightforward if you’re unfamiliar with the process. In this article, we’ll detail everything you need to know, […]

When we decided to start a business the biggest obstacle was coming up with the startup money. We found a few easy ways to save the needed money without digging into our household budget. These small changes made a big financial opportunity for us and may help you with saving too.   Cellular Service This […]

When is it time to step up and become a legal tax collecting, tax paying, official business? This is a question I have been dealing with for about a year. I just recently began to take the steps of becoming a legal sole proprietorship. All the legal stuff can become very overwhelming! Therefore, I’m going […]

Tools for Success Become a successful homesteader, farmer, and sustainable leader by managing time, money, and your business more efficiently by the following ways. Every second counts when you exclaim, “there isn’t enough time in the day!” Some of the biggest challenges that many people strive to improve on include time management, scheduling life around […]

Getting the Best Financing Options for Farm Equipment Written By: Megan Wild, Grit Blogger At first glance, farming seems like the ideal solution for homesteaders and those who are interested in living off the land. It’s been done successfully for hundreds of years and in many different climates and, ultimately, it’s a great way to promote the […]