Every woman should have a healthy relationship with money, but the reality is that many women still heavily rely on men to handle their finances. Now is the time for women to break out of the traditional role and take action to gain financial independence.
First impressions matter most: the importance of a memorable logo
You wouldn't go into a job interview wearing shorts and a T-shirt. You know better than to show up an hour late to meet the parents of your future spouse for the first time. That's because you realize the importance of first impressions. For businesses, logos are often the first thing people notice. Therefore, it's important your logo makes a memorable first impression.
Can the Internet help define, close the generation gap?
The Internet is a great equalizer, giving all who use it virtually the same access to a vast vault of information, from the relevant and vital to silly minutia. Yet how we use the Web and behave in the digital world varies greatly, depending on our age, familiarity with digital media and other demographic factors, a new survey reveals.
Dressing for success to get that job? Begin planning
Remember how you would lay out your clothes the night before you went to school? You may want to continue that habit - if you're in the market for a job or want to hold on to your current position. Preparation goes a long way when it comes to making a good impression.
Entrepreneurs: Try these new marketing techniques to reach customers
There is a hidden message in all of the headlines about the economic difficulties over the past couple of years: salespeople's jobs have become harder than ever. Many businesses have suffered or shut down completely because customers aren't buying with the same enthusiasm they used to - whether those customers are everyday consumers or part of a business-to-business chain.
Want to know you can land a job after graduation? Try massage therapy
Students earning a diploma in professional massage therapy have excellent chances of landing a rewarding job in their chosen field upon graduating. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor's 2009-2010 Occupational Outlook Handbook states that employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 20 percent through 2016, faster than average for all occupations.
A record number of people are looking for work these days. If you're not one of them, chances are you know someone who is. These frustrating economic conditions make it easy to get discouraged. For anyone feeling stalled in their job search, a few simple steps could put the wind back in their sails.
Expert advice for starting a small business - even in this economy
Is it easier to climb Mount Everest than to start a small business in America today? More than 65 percent of Americans think so, according to a recent survey. Yet 70 percent also believe small businesses are more likely to turn around the economy than the federal government, reveals the survey by Wakefield Research conducted on behalf of e-commerce platform Alibaba.com.
Veterans can receive additional benefits for college tuition
Starting in 2009, veterans and active-duty military who meet certain criteria are eligible to receive more money for college through the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. The Yellow Ribbon Program offers students at participating institutions an expansion of tuition benefits currently extended by the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
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