Today I was sitting at the coffee shop trying to get some schoolwork done when I met a nice lady from out of town and struck up a conversation with her. She asked me about school and what degree I was going for, as it turns out she has her BS in nursing. She went on to say that a business degree is a great thing to have because there are so many opportunities for people that specialize in it.
That wasn’t the first time I’ve heard someone talk …

What was originally thought of as a mom and pop business with an employee or two is being redefined as the recession rages on.  That same business might simply be mom or pop now.  Also known as the single employee small business, it leaves you — the owner — as that employee.
According to news-press.com, business owners are piling on new titles.  They’re accountants, receptionists, marketing specialists, custodians, and at times they’re the only investor.
Contrary to this news the freelance industry proves otherwise.  As businesses try to save money where they …

When I feel uninspired to write, I usually draw from personal experience.  Then I ask myself, “What about that ___insert experience___ could be turned into something business-like and informative.”  As girlie it might sound, my shopping experience yesterday fully inspired today’s post.
I’m cheap.  I don’t enjoy paying too much for something and I am not adverse to buying used for, well, most things.  When most people would look down their nose at buying a locked file cabinet at a used store, I bought it (for $.99, as a matter …

If starting a business is your area of interest then you should know that now is the time to get started.
While it is no surprise to me, a recent study from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation shows that the negative impact on business startups during a recession is slim.  Furthermore, many of the businesses featured in the 2009 Fortune 500 and 2008 Inc. lists are businesses that launched during a recession.
For those of you that launched your business when times were good and find yourself trying to stay afloat, …

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This is a guest post by Christie Ingram
What do you think of when you think of the word "intern"? College students trying to get credit? A medical student? The true definition of intern is "a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, at a trade or occupation in order to gain work experience." Interning is the perfect way for you to try out a "job", to make sure it is a good fit for you before you jump in with both feet.
I have been …

I was already pregnant before I asked that question.  While that sentence might start the finger pointing, I still feel it was an important question to ask myself, with an equally important answer.
Some people struggle with the decision to start a family.  They might want a child but never feel secure enough to take that step.  Others get in the position of starting a family, then find themselves having to face the ultimate question:
Am I ready for parenthood?
When I answered that question, I honestly answered with a maybe.  I …

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When was the last time you offered your hand in friendship to a stranger?  When was the last time you simply smiled at someone while walking by?  When was the last time you did a kind deed just because you could?
The economy has many good people feeling down.  While some have lost their jobs, others are trying very hard to keep the one they have.  Some entrepreneurs are seeing a decline in business, while others are struggling to come up with plans for staying a float.  Yet, no …

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From the stay-at-home mom to the CEO of a large corporation, the daily schedule can become the dark shadow that hangs over an otherwise beautiful day. Schedules suck, yet they exist. You might even say that you don’t have a schedule, but I’d disagree. A schedule doesn’t need to be written on paper.
So what makes a schedule, well, a schedule?
Your day-to-day necessities.
Let’s say you’re the biggest bum in the world. You wake up around noon, eat, watch TV, take a nap, eat some more, …

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No matter how long I write, I have 3 techniques I use which will always remain consistent.

I write by hand;
I keep an idea book; and
I gather inspiration where I can find it, by reading.

Physically writing is therapeutic and it can spark inspiration on it’s own. I couldn’t live without a pen and notebook. Then there is my little idea book. It’s no bigger than a pocket notepad but it offers me refuge when I can’t get an idea for an article out of …

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Valentines day is sneaking up on us, whether we’re ready or not. If you’re one of the lucky (or unlucky, depending on how you look at it), hopefully you have your gifts, hugs, I love you’s, and plans prepared. However, if you’re single then you need a new set of plans.
For this Valentines day I have come up with a few ideas that are specific towards single men, single women and a little something for everyone.
Women
It believed by most that this is a holiday that …