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Don’t Just Inspire the “Millennials”…Inspire Everyone
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Don’t Just Inspire the “Millennials”…Inspire Everyone

Sarah Hiner | January 11, 2017

It’s all about the millennials—how to hire them…how to keep them…how to motivate them. I read a wonderful article recently…

Tuesday Talks: Reconnecting with Your Passion In The Midst of The “Daily Grind”
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Tuesday Talks: Reconnecting with Your Passion In The Midst of The “Daily Grind”

Sarah Hiner | January 9, 2017

I went for a walk today with one of the more junior people on my staff. It’s a ritual that…

The Girl Who Wrote The Note
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The Girl Who Wrote The Note

Sarah Hiner | January 9, 2017

True story: When my daughter arrived at her summer internship at a large financial institution, she discovered that she was…

Questions to Ask During a Job Interview

Questions to Ask During a Job Interview

Michael Neece, CEO | August 21, 2016

Successful job interviews aren’t interrogations, they’re conversations. Asking the right questions of a prospective employer can improve your understanding of…

How to Succeed as Your Own Boss—Avoid These 6 Mistakes

How to Succeed as Your Own Boss—Avoid These 6 Mistakes

Michelle Goodman | March 25, 2016

Many people dream of saying good-bye to their bosses and becoming self-employed, but those who give it a go often…

Protect Your Business from Bad Reviews

Protect Your Business from Bad Reviews

Daniel Lemin | March 23, 2016

If you own a small business, you’re probably very aware that disgruntled customers vent their displeasure on websites such as…

The 5 Most Important Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the Shark Tank

The 5 Most Important Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the Shark Tank

Michael ­Parrish DuDell | February 22, 2016

Do you ever think that you could come up with a smart idea that will make you millions of dollars?…

Relieve Tooth Pain Fast

Relieve Tooth Pain Fast

August 31, 2015

When someone is grimacing and holding his or her face in the general mouth area, it usually means tooth pain…

Overcoming Fear of Technology

Overcoming Fear of Technology

Nancy Collamer | May 28, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: One of the biggest challenges, I think, for what I’ll call “oldsters” – like me. Oldsters like me.…

Know When to Leave a Job

Know When to Leave a Job

Nancy Collamer | May 28, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: There are a lot of reasons why people stay in jobs that they don’t necessarily love, but how…

Starting a Business for $1000

Starting a Business for $1000

Nancy Collamer | May 28, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: A lot of people want to start their own business, they have dreams of it, but they don’t…

Working With Your Spouse

Working With Your Spouse

Nancy Collamer | May 28, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: It’s very tempting – as people are thinking about starting businesses, the #1 thing they often do is…

Should You Buy a Franchise?

Should You Buy a Franchise?

Nancy Collamer | May 28, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: One of the most popular ways for people to start a business is to consider buying a franchise.…

Surprising Cool Careers

Surprising Cool Careers

Nancy Collamer | May 28, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: When people think of second careers, it’s easy to think about consulting or think about tutoring or whatever.…

How to Dress for an Interview

How to Dress for an Interview

Nancy Collamer | May 27, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: In a world of business casual, what do people wear to job interviews these days? Nancy Collamer: It’s…