Today’s economic climate instinctively puts people in a survival mode — which is understandable when you see the jobless rate.  In keeping with the current climate, today many job market “experts” are writing books, articles and blogs to help those that are ‘un’ or under employed. Yet, morale at the workplace is… Read more…

Tax time is upon us — so now is a great time to whip your records into shape! Here is a breakdown of what you really do need to keep – and what you can safely toss.

KEEP IT!

• Tax records. This includes not just your returns, but all documentation used to file your return (W-2s, 1099s, receipts or

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Our ever-evolving education system is constantly exploring ways to prepare students for the work of the future.  The charter school movement has introduced the term “scholar” to replace the word “student” — thus fostering a quest for some deeper stone of knowledge in the hearts and minds of its young learners.

Dr. Steve Perry, founder of Capital Preparatory Magnet School… Read more…

“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…