It sounds so dreamy, doesn’t it – going out for a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day? Except it doesn’t always turn out that way. All too often the restaurant is crowded, the servers cranky and the “exclusive” prix fixe menu is limited and expensive. Not to mention that should you decide to get affectionate – […]
Why The Empty Nest Reality Is Much Less Glum Than The Myth
You’re supposed to feel weepy, forsaken and bereft. And maybe you do. Sometimes. Some days. But many parents are realizing that they also feel exhilarated, freer and, yes, sexier, when their kids grow up, leave home and go out on their own. “It might be an empty nest, but there’s no ‘syndrome,’” says Lynda Cheldelin […]
Why Retirement Is the Perfect Time to Build an Ecommerce Website
There are a lot of ways to enjoy your retirement. Some retirees spend their golden years traveling, spending time with family, and pursuing hobbies they love. Other retirees find themselves missing certain aspects of having a job. Feeling productive and working on meaningful projects doesn’t have to stop just because you’ve left the working world. […]
Why Educating Young Professionals is a CEO’s Responsibility
Starting out in any business is tough. It’s even tougher when you don’t have connections or mentors from which to learn. Jenna Oltersdorf, founder, and CEO of Snackbox PR, is passionate about properly educating students and taking young professionals under her wing. She believes it is the responsibility of the CEO to educate aspiring professionals […]
Where Are The Women?
By Melissa Greenwell, author of MONEY ON THE TABLE Women are undoubtedly a key part of the talent pool in the United States: The Census Bureau reported that in 2015, women received approximately half of all bachelors’ and advanced degrees. So when young professionals enter the workforce, gender is fairly balanced. But regardless of industry, […]
What The Kids Get – Planning Your Legacy So Your Final Wishes Come True
After a lifetime of working hard and saving faithfully, some people just want to enjoy retirement and spend their money without worrying about passing on anything to the next generation. But plenty of others are determined to leave a legacy – whether it’s by bequeathing a tidy sum to their children and grandchildren, or bestowing […]
What Are the Benefits of Corporate Video Conferences for IT Companies
When it is time for you and your organization to be able to make a true difference, then you have to find out how you can go above and beyond the competition. In today’s society consumers are shifting farther away from the idea of saving a few pennies and they are starting to move to […]
Tips For Women Determined To Stay Fit And Energized, No Matter What Their Age
If hot flashes and night sweats weren’t enough, many women who reach their menopause years have an additional adversary to contend with. They experience weight gain around the belly and waist, and they quickly learn it’s a struggle to do anything about it. “Somewhere around menopause, many women find their clothes becoming a size too […]
The Party No One Wants To Plan
People rarely like to dwell on the fact that they or a loved one will die someday, even though it’s an inevitable part of life. From a practical standpoint, we would make preparations to ensure that survivors aren’t placed in financial jeopardy, and that they know the deceased person’s final wishes. “But the reality is […]
The New Mantra of The Working Woman – Meditation & Margaritas
By Karin Roest The standard advice for ambitious women striving to advance in male-dominated fields has often been to suppress their personal and feminine traits to fit a preconceived mold of success. There have been unwritten rules and plenty of women have climbed the corporate ladder by mirroring male behavioral patterns. When women were […]