Do you remember in middle school when a new fashion fad would appear and you and your fellow tweens just had to have it! Social media is a lot like that today, but I urge you to consider your goals before you jump on the bandwagon. Don’t make the mistake of doing what everyone else […]
Although there are signs the economy is slowing recovering, millions of people are under-employed or unemployed. Personal financial stress can take its toll on your emotional and physical well-being. And you don’t leave all of that stress at home when you go to work every day. At work there are the normal business challenges, but […]
Previously, I’ve written about how professional advisors are an ace in the hole for small businesses. Many of you have responded by inquiring how to choose and work with the right attorney for your small business. First, it’s a great question. Finding the right professional is critical. You don’t want to rely on your family […]
It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan……Eleanor Roosevelt When I was an executive for a Fortune 100 company, writing the annual strategic plan was one of my job responsibilities. The plan was a five year growth projection for our company and was used to benchmark our success. Having started off […]
The number of independent contractors and freelancers is growing rapidly. According to MBO Partners, the market consists of approximately 16 million now and is expected to hit around 20 million in the next two years. The economy is responsible for the increase in independent workers. People who can’t find jobs eventually recognize the need to create their own income opportunity. Plus, businesses who don’t feel comfortable adding permanent employees to their team are utilizing independent workers on an add-needed basis.