March 2010

I can't afford to pay my taxes - What do I do now?

It's nearly April 15th and you are panicked because you have completed your return only to find that you in fact owe taxes. The worst part is, you don't have the cash to pay them. Don't worry, you are in the same boat that many Americans are in every year.Read More >>

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Trust me. I’m a professional.

You meet someone in business and life when you see what you perceive as an acute flaw. You can't help yourself and you launch a not-so-subtle time management tip like, “better never than late!” or seemingly harmless advice such as “you know my mom used to fold laundry like this."

We are always on the lookout for places to apply our expertise, thinking if I can change one person for the better, then my work here is done. Many act on those needs through unsolicited advice, and others do nothing while they still think and plot.Read More >>

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Stop complaining, one step at a time.

For whatever reason March has been for me the month of complaints: others complaining to me. I have complaints from friends, family members, and co-workers. I have heard complaints about hating jobs, how life is overwhelming, being overweight, kids that act up, boyfriends who cheat, business passion is gone because business is in trouble, and on and on. All of these people I love and respect but enough is enough.Read More >>

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Do your words have a good work ethic?

The power of words isn't a new idea. Norman Vincent Peale burst onto the positive thinking scene long before it was a scene with his book The Power of Positive Thinking. Napoleon Hill was also there before Norm with his book Think and Grow Rich long before the The Secret recycled the idea of creating your future by using specific words and pictures.Read More >>

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An honest opinion on personal money management

In my last blog I talked about the link between personal finance and weight loss. I am happy to report that I have lost 10 lbs so far and I am just starting the program.Read More >>

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QB Online: Accounting peace of mind

Quickbooks online has come a long way from its early days. The increasing similarities to the standard desktop versions make it a relatively easy transition for existing users. The ease of anywhere access eliminates the issues of version control and allows for the flexibility to open your file from anywhere.Read More >>

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Lights! Camera! Purposeful Action!

How do you get results? Action.
How do you get the results you actually wanted? Purposeful Action.

There's a reason the director shouts, "Lights! Camera......." and does not stop there. And there is an implied "action" that will be tied to the script or plan. She does not want just any action. She wants specific purposeful action set in motion from the script.Read More >>

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