Podcasts are quickly becoming the new medium of choice to consume information on the go. What are podcasts you ask? They are pre-recorded audio files that can be downloaded to an iPod, mp3 player, smart phone, or computer. The audio recordings…
Thanks to basketball I was able to attend college on an athletic scholarship. I had the pleasure of playing on a team that achieved some success and last year was inducted into the College Hall of Fame. The reason we were successful against some very…
There is no question that deciding to go out on your own is a big step. The first time I decided to start my first business I was hit with a multitude of emotions. Fear, excitement, apprehension, dread, freedom were just a few of the things lodged in…
As an entrepreneur, I’ve found one of the toughest things to do is focus. If you are anything like me, you constantly brainstorm new business ideas and get distracted by everyday occurrences. To help increase my effectiveness each day…
Last month’s article evaluated professional interests and narrowed job search focus. It’s time to get into the nitty-gritty of preparation and organization.
Finding employment takes longer and requires more effort. A recent report by the…
Minimum wage reared its ugly head again during the president’s State of the Union Address. The president would like to increase the minimum wage to $9.00 per hour. But each time the subject comes up the same question is always asked. “Why…
If you’ve ever struggled to cross off those to-do’s at the end of the day, you are not alone. By introducing a few simple systems into your daily routine, you can automate certain tasks and increase the chances of getting everything done…
Buyers Remorse —That bitter regret or guilt that you made a bad decision. We’ve all had it at one time or another. We bought something and then comes that nagging feeling. Did I do the right thing? Should I have gotten the larger one?…
Welcome to “Ending Job Search Frustrations,” a series about finding a job you love, creating an irresistible application, nailing the interview, and surviving the ups and downs of job searching. We begin with a brief overview of current…
Managing cash flow in a business is like monitoring your blood pressure to remain healthy. Cash flow is the amount of money that flows in and out of your business. The goal is to have more coming in from sales, accounts receivable and smart money…
