Many of us make a list of goals we want to accomplish as we kick off the new year. Some goals are personal; some are professional; and some are things we have been putting off forever.
As you look at that list now, months later, you may not have crossed off as many things…
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They say that necessity is the mother of invention. However, starting a product-based business isn't always about coming up with the best new idea; sometimes, it means improving an existing one. The truth is, you don't have to reinvent the wheel to create something groundbreaking. And yet studies have shown that 20% of new businesses…
We all know how stressful holiday shopping can be. Finding a gift that is thoughtful, useful, and of course, within your budget, is no easy task. Try adding that criteria to the list when you are buying for the girl who seems to have everything, and good luck! It can be damn near impossible to…
When a friend of mine left his job at a major accounting firm, he admits he was no longer passionate about his work. He was burned out, overworked, and exhausted—sentiments that likely resonate with many of us. So he dug deep to find what he was really passionate about, took all of his experience, and…
Congrats—you started a business! You followed your dreams and started making money selling your products or services. Fast forward a bit, and after a lot of sweat equity, you are killing it! Sales are better than expected, and you are now ready to hire some employees. Your small endeavor is now a real business. Before…
I live for summer. Bring on the heat, humidity, and sunshine—I will gladly take it all. In New York, you spend all winter and spring hustling to move projects forward and get things done. So when summer arrives, you can enjoy it and actually take part in summer Fridays without dreading work on Monday. I…
You dream big and have goals you want to accomplish, but you're struggling to meet them. The question is, why? Is it that you are incapable of achieving these goals, or is the real truth that you are—gasp!— self-sabotaging your success?? It can be hard to face the brutal reality that the reason you aren't…
The calendar says it’s almost summer, and thankfully the temperatures are cooperating, making it a great season to check out tag sales and thrift stores and create some fun, useful hacks/restorations for your home. With vaccinations increasing and the loosening of COVID restrictions, I’m seeing signs of house sales and thrift store reopenings all over.…
It's time to celebrate the woman who has likely sacrificed more for you than you'll ever know. Don't get her something ordinary; your mom deserves something exceptional! This guide is chock full of fabulous Mother's Day gift ideas that will save you time and stress of hunting for the perfect present—and if your mom is anything…
Remember when we used to sit in a conference room for face-to-face meetings? No? Haha, me neither! The days of in-person events seem like a distant memory. However, with COVID vaccines rolling out, I am hopeful that we will soon be able to step away from this world of virtual communication and return to the…