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Making The Great “Goodbye, Job” a Better “Hello, Opportunities”

Whatever your reason on why you have to leave your current job doesn't matter. It's about your response. The problem with most employees is that they believe they won't return to a company after they leave. The truth is, your former colleagues can be your future first investors, clients, business partners, employees, and referral sources.

Oct 08, 2015 12:31 AM EDT


Entrepreneurs' Financial Checklist

Being financial literate is important for entrepreneurs as it will either make or bend the business. Hence, it is a wise idea for entrepreneurs to create a financial checklist to ensure that they are not missing on anything that could cause a financial drawback.

Oct 04, 2015 10:06 PM EDT


Top Crowdfunding Sites For Entrepreneurs Looking to Make their Startups and Projects Come to Life

Crowdfunding is the next wave of raising money to make startups and projects come true for entrepreneurs and Forbes gives a list of the top crowdfunding sites out there.

Sep 24, 2015 8:54 PM EDT


Flat trading is not bad, stay invested

When the market is flat, investors need to bepatient until it gets momentum upwards, advise investment managers. Majority of investors turn panic when markets are nosediving and offload their stocks at worst price. Some investors tend to just be spectators of the market rise. They don't take any action missing the profit booking opportunity.

Sep 24, 2015 8:47 PM EDT


Smartest ways to budget baby spending for new parents

Having a baby is very expensive and it would be wise to get the smartest tips on how to navigate your way through budgeting for your spending as a new parent.

Sep 24, 2015 8:41 PM EDT


20 Active Job Listings with as much as 10 Percent Pay Raises Over the Year

Job and career website Glassdoor reported 20 active job listings that have undergone 3 to 10 percent salary increase from 2014 to 2015.

Sep 24, 2015 8:37 PM EDT


The nice ones will be rewarded - in business

Plus-size retail store Ashley Stewart’s new CEO James Rhee proves that kindness can bring a company to success.

Sep 24, 2015 2:36 AM EDT


Americans badly need good investment advice on retirement plans

Amercians are saving about $17 billion every year in retirement plans, but not getting genuine advice. The conflict of interest costing people over 12% of their savings and shortening the plan period by five years. The US government is keen on ensuring best advice on retirement plans.

Sep 22, 2015 10:07 AM EDT


To Be The Guide or Be Guided On A Tour?

Here comes adventure when we talk about touring to a different and new place. To get the most out of your getaway, you can opt for a guided tour or let alone be the tour guide of your loved ones. Either way, you will still enjoy the beauty around you and the company of your family.

Sep 22, 2015 8:32 AM EDT


Career Women can Increase Impact, Influence and Income

Do not underestimate what women can do to the society and to the world. Women are powerful in their own right and can increase the growth of economy, influence others to do the right things and generate more income.

Sep 22, 2015 8:27 AM EDT


Jessica Alba's The Honest Company grants a 16-week paid maternity leave to its employees

Jessica Alba's co-founded company, The Honest Company, will provide paid parental leave to its workers starting 2016.

Sep 22, 2015 2:38 AM EDT


Berkeley's wage rose to $19 by 2020

Berkeley's wage is set to rise to $19 by the year 2020, however business owners oppose the proposal saying it will put their business at risk a that will eventually lead to closure.

Sep 18, 2015 3:24 AM EDT