Successful, young entrepreneurs make things look easy. We hear about their glamorous rises to fame, see pictures of their shiny cars and expensive homes, and watch their stock prices climb. But rarely do we hear about the financial support they had from their parents, the countless nights they got by on 2 hours of sleep, the friends they lost from becoming workaholics, or their … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween! Scary Facts About Business
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...]
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...]
Will Federal Unemployment Benefits Be Extended?
Unless Congress passes legislation to extend federal unemployment benefits in 2013, no unemployed person will be eligible for more than 26 weeks of state maximum unemployment benefits. Gone will be the days of 99 weeks of unemployment benefits or even the proposed "Shock & Awe Yeah" program that provides five years of insurance. Once January 1, 2013 hits, millions who … [Read more...]