Happy Halloween Untemplaters! This is one of my favorite holidays because we all get a chance to be totally silly and show off some creativity with ridiculous and funny costumes. It's also a thrill watching scary movies in the dark, pranking friends, and of course munching on all sorts of candy especially when it's free. I almost got hooked on eating candy corn this year, but … [Read more...]
How To Ask For A Raise In 10 Easy Steps
It's that time of year again for writing self appraisals and sitting down for your formal annual review. And I bet a lot of you are feeling rather unsettled thinking about how to ask for a raise. Unlike a lot of people who dread thinking about salaries and the year end process, I actually really enjoy this time of year. It's a time for reflection, a time for looking forward, … [Read more...]
2012 Global Entrepreneur Survey: Where Are The Optimists?
Have you ever wondered if people are born entrepreneurs or if they're made? I've come to believe that both are true and also that there is no perfect, magic formula for becoming a successful business owner. I've met entrepreneurs from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures, some who dreamed of starting their own business before they could even tie their shoes, and others who … [Read more...]
Understanding Insurance Benefits During Open Enrollment Season
It's open enrollment time again for next year's insurance benefits. This checklist will help you with understanding insurance benefits offered by your employer. With insurance costs rising and benefits falling, we need to be diligent about reviewing policies and shopping around to save. Your company's insurance benefits have real value that is calculated as part of your … [Read more...]
The Risks Of Starting A Business
A few weeks ago I got a dreaded jury summons notice in the mail. While it's fortunate that we all have legal rights to an impartial jury trial, it still annoys the heck out me that people sue each other and businesses for the dumbest reasons. I have way more important and meaningful things to do than to sit in a courtroom and listen to people argue over lost dry cleaning, bad … [Read more...]