“Work” and “independence” can often seem to be two very different things. We often struggle with finding the balance between our home life and our work life. We crave more freedom of self-determination in the work we do; we want to define our work according to our dreams, and wonder how we can find financial stability and independence from just… Read more…

There’s no better time than the beginning of a new year to get your financial house in order. Here are five steps to help you take control of your finances in 2012!

1. Create a budget based on realistic numbers and information.

Use previous receipts to create a budget that reflects your actual spending over the last several months. Using… Read more…

Social networking is a common “time trap” for many small business owners. Although we recognize the importance of meeting people and networking, you do have to be mindful of the real purpose for all of it  – to put you in close, or closer, proximity to your ideal clients. Don’t be discouraged by your lack of social media skills —… Read more…

Breaking news: Christmas is right around the corner. Oh no! Is it really on December 25 this year?

I’m kidding, of course. Mostly.

In reality, we all know that Christmas comes at the same time every year, but we carry on throughout the year like we’re oblivious to the always-approaching holiday season.

Sometime around Thanksgiving, probably the moment we… Read more…

Whether you’re almost finished with your holiday gift list — or you haven’t even started yet — there’s still plenty of time to get some shopping done. And if you happen to be stuck on what to buy, think tech!

I don’t know anyone who’d be mad at seeing a new flat screen under the tree, but there are lots… Read more…

It has become an all too familiar occurrence in the American workplace: companies are shut down, and jobs shipped overseas. Offices consolidate operations, and even those who thought they had job security are faced with a pending pink slip. If reduced hours or a pending lay-off loom in your future, now is the time to be prepared.

For those returning… Read more…

I know more than you could imagine how hard the last few years have been. This country goes through these cycles where we’re living well, struggling to get by, then rebuilding to live well again. It’s the natural evolution of things. And during these cycles there are always casualties. I contend that you — any of you — can stave… Read more…