A new online-training program for entrepreneurs called “The Hive” (createbuzznow.com/join), where notable branding, marketing and business strategy experts help small-business owners get and keep customers, is available from the consulting firm CREATE Buzz. “Think of it as your local coffee shop where all the best business strategists and marketers just happen to be hanging out […]
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My Double Life
By Barbara Foster Take whatever Fate offers, unless you feel a strong dislike for the gift. -Casanova For years I have led a double life – daytimes a married academic, a City University of New York librarian engaged in research on Women’s Studies, and nighttimes a Greenwich Village free spirit gadabout. My happy open marriage […]
MOMpreneur That Took her Hair Line Beyond Expectations
Janell Stephens, owner of Camille Rose Naturals and a health conscience mother of five, has always been at the forefront of the entrepreneurial line. Her vegan collection of food-inspired hair and body products is her third successful company. Building a business from the ground up requires hard work, dedication and an unmatched nerve to do it all. […]
Millennials Push Employers For More Purpose In The Workplace
Millennials have something of a mixed reputation when it comes to work. Studies show that they aren’t loyal to employers so much as to the job itself. They also want to find a purpose to their careers beyond making money – which a pretty good thing, says Jackie Dryden, co-author with Bethany Andell of “Get Your […]
Manage Your Finances Beyond The Grave
A lifetime of hard work may have rewarded you with a nice home and hefty bank accounts, but what happens to all those assets once you’re gone? Maybe you want everything to go to the kids. Perhaps a charity or a cause you champion should get a portion. And what happens if, before you die, […]
Making A Name For Yourself: How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur
By Marla Kott, CEO Imprint Plus Imprint Plus is a 33 year old company. It is 100 per cent women owned. Imprint Plus today has over 35,000 customers spread out over 75 countries. We are proud to have over 26 Fortune 500 customers, but equally proud to be able to service companies that have 2 […]
Make Your Passion Part Of Your Personal Branding Effort
Recently, I was chatting with a new public relations client, and hearing his remarkable story reminded me of how we often separate our professional branding efforts from our true passions. And that may not be the best way to go. This man spent much of his career working with a famous athlete. That might be […]
Looking For The Perfect Job? You May Have Already Found It
What’s your passion? Family? Gardening? Rock climbing? Now think about where your job falls in your list of passions. For many, a job is just a means to an end – it provides money for an education, an SUV, a house and more. But finding passion in your job – whether it’s a clerical or […]
Looking Beyond the Doctor’s Office—The Role of an MS Nurse
For people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease that includes a range of physical and emotional symptoms, it is critical to have a strong support system as well as a healthcare team that delivers quality and comprehensive care. Living with MS can be challenging—the disease impacts all individuals differently and is often accompanied […]
Living with a Disability Inspires Graduate to Teach Others How to Cope with Life’s Challenges in Hot Career
Annie Reading draws on personal experience in working as an occupational therapy assistant By Patti Verbanas/Rutgers Today Annie Reading was never one to let a disability get in her way. Born with syndactyly – a congenital condition in which the fingers or toes are webbed or joined – Reading became aware at an early […]