By Ellen Dolgen – Seems like when you’re raising kids or climbing the career ladder, it’s all about checking off ‘to do’ lists. Constant activity, travel, ballgames and baby-sitters can make your head spin. Suddenly, you’re done. The kids leave the nest; your career is winding down, leaving you to
By Christie Mary – The business world offers equal opportunities to all players regardless of gender. Both men and women can invest in different kinds of businesses and get to enjoy enormous profits. What is different though are the challenges women have to face in being an entrepreneur in US.
By Kayla Matthews – I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of tweets and Facebook posts that flaunt a skimpy two-piece bathing suit on a Costa Rica vacation and a tray full of Mai Tais, or convey strong reactions to the immigration controversy, or not-so-subtle-criticisms about a new supervisor in a retail
By Kathy Brunner – Have you had your Jerry Maguire moment? I have! Often people think I have always had the job of my dreams or the career to die for. This is far from the truth. If you have ever been unhappy at your job and wished you could
By Patricia Stallworth – One of the questions I’m often asked is that given the current economy is this a good time to start a business. The good news is that the answer is YES. The bad news is that you have to be more prepared than ever before or
By Jeffrey Hernandez – Successful startup companies begin with a great idea and happen with a lot of hard work, but there are also plenty of ways to give your business an extra edge from the start. Instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, look to the advice of entrepreneurial
By Kathy Caprino – My father passed away last May at 92, and his passing has spurred me to think even more deeply about our relationship and his impact on me. As one of two daughters and the youngest, I know that my relationship with him, and his expectations of
Look around you and you’ll see three kinds of people – those who hate their work, and complain bitterly, those who just tolerate their work and see it as a paycheck and aren’t looking for more (or feel they can’t have more), and finally, those who love their work, and
By Carol Doyel – Coaching has become very popular and many successful people I know have or have worked with a coach. I personally know a lot of good coaches, but I have to confess I have not hired one – yet. Many women I know who have used coaches
Photo Courtesy of Spokeo.com The cultural juggernaut Shark Tank (on ABC) has taught us everything about the ultimate business pitch, from having your numbers ready, to pricing a fair valuation… well, that and that Daymond John really, REALLY likes pinstripes. Most importantly, the show highlights the importance of picking the
The Workbench Life: Tech By Lauren Caster for The Workbench Life First came floppy discs, and then CDs. External hard drives and thumb drives are still quite popular, but one of the most recent and foolproof methods of digital file storage is something called “the cloud.” It may sound mystical,
By Kathleen Cooke – The 4th season of Downton Abby has started, and it’s one of my favorite TV series at the moment. One of my favorite characters is Carson the butler, played by the great actor Jim Carter. According to the story line, Carson began his butler career as
By Monique Wells – The following question was posted online by one of the participants in a wealth and business mentoring group that I belong to: It’s the 6th of January. Is it too late to be talking about resolutions? I personally don’t believe in having any. I never did.
When my book Breakdown, Breakthrough was published in September 2008 by Berrett-Koehler Publishers, I was as green as they come about how to be interviewed by top media (or any media, for that matter). My seasoned publicist Patti Danos helped me get some amazing interviews and features on my book
By Dr. Monique Y. Wells – Where has 2013 gone? Once we cross into the “threshold” of the Christmas / Hanukkah holiday season, the race will be on to get things done before the end of the year in our businesses – finish projects, send season’s greetings to current
By Sharon Hurley Hall – Backup may not be sexy, but it’s an essential part of your business. Whether you’re doing business online or offline, you’re likely working with software and computer documents every day. What would happen to your business if you couldn’t get access to them? Why You
By Bridget Sandorford – Pinterest exploded onto the social media scene, becoming the fastest site in history to break 10 million users. It is now responsible for generating a great deal of referral traffic to all kinds of businesses, and marketers have stepped up to take advantage of the potential
By Ryan – It’s tough being in business in a competitive environment, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to cut through the clutter. Good marketing isn’t necessarily about spending the most money or even nailing the most impressions… sometimes all you need is a smart, strategized marketing plan to push
By Sherry Peveto – Recently I was asked to give the keynote speech at my alma mater to the graduating class of nurse practitioners. When I’m asked to speak, I work hard to develop something that is practical and adds value to my audience. I decided to speak on the
By Ryan Currie – Twitter is a great tool for networking, both personal and business-related. As it turns out, 160 characters are just enough to get your point across without boring your reader. It’s important to remember, however, if you’re considering using Twitter as a professional tool, there are a few
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