By Eileen Lenson, MSW, ACSW – As business leaders, we constantly attempt to motivate our employees in the hope of increasing cooperation, productivity, and commitment. So why don’t the intricate training programs, expensive reward programs, or day-long workshops we set … Continue reading →

By Kathy Dawson – Selling is THE most important job in the world. Without it, economies everywhere would crash. Most people say they want to increase their sales but are not prepared to do what they must!  How do you … Continue reading →

by Penny Fox, CPA – The Internal Revenue Service has some important information to share with individuals who have sold or are about to sell a home. If you have a gain from the sale of your main home, you … Continue reading →

by Shaila Rao Mistry – Health care is in the news again as a bartering issue in the current election race. We’ve been hearing candidates in the primaries promising to repeal the legislation known as Obamacare! Dare we ask if … Continue reading →

by Kimberly Rodgers –  Trade shows can be time consuming and exhausting, not to mention expensive. The question is, how do you make them worth the time and effort? I recommend having a game plan. If you are an attendee: … Continue reading →

by Darlynn Morgan – While many people focus on getting out of debt or getting organized for the New Year, estate planning is an equally important personal finance goal that should make every adult’s to-do list. That’s simply because getting … Continue reading →

By Kimberly Gerber – Happy New Year! Time for a fresh start, a new chapter — time for making resolutions! Or not! What if, instead of making resolutions to do “more” or be “better” you simply chose to be resolute? … Continue reading →

by Judy Rose – There used to be an old Navy recruiting slogan: Join the Navy and See the World. I guess a lot of people signed up. Who wouldn’t want to see the world? Well, there’s a world of … Continue reading →

by Rachel Owens – Each year, as the request for mentors arrives on my desk from NAWBO’s mentoring committee, I take a step back to reflect on my effectiveness as a mentor over the last eight years. I reflect on … Continue reading →

by Judy Rose – Sometimes it’s so smooth. You meet a new client, exchange information, agree on a price, do the work, get paid, and make a friend in the bargain. But sometimes, doing business requires the investment of time. … Continue reading →