Dishes, laundry, windows, bathroom tiles… Who has time for all that cleaning? But it must be done. Spring is around the corner, but there’s never a bad time to sweep out the cobwebs and dust. If a picture perfect home, that is always ready and welcoming to guests is what you desire, let me put you […]
The C-Note is a section for short, bits of advice to expand your network and money off-the-beaten path. And you’re not going to this in a cube, or behind a computer screen. There are several careers that’ll have you mixing and mingling with hi-profile connections in no time. Some people are resigned to the […]
You need a job, and want one yesterday. You have been sending out resumes for 3 months or more, maybe a few interviews. How can you maximize your interview performance? Yes, I used performance as if you were on a stage. You are the talent and showcasing all the skills you can provide. There are […]
Whether you work in an office or in a store or out on a field or other, you will at some point in your life come across person or a group of people who are difficult to deal with. Do you run and hide from this person? Do you tell your boss? Or do you […]
What do poker and leadership have in common? Well, you have to work with the cards you’re dealt. A game like poker requires strategic thinking, not unlike what you experience in the boardroom. In both poker and business, you have to read the room in order to make the best decisions, because you may not […]
I’d like to know who jumps at the chance to go into a room full of strangers and go around making small talk. If you just thought to yourself, “Hey, I like doing that,” you are in the minority. Most people think of networking as awkward and would much rather just hang out with people […]
You work hard. Your checking account is nearly zero right before your next check deposit. The harder you work, money seems harder to get, or keep. Does this remind you of your last relationship? It should. Nadia Arain, author and founder of The Spartanite has an intriguing way of looking at money and more women […]
The idea of leaving your country has probably crossed your mind at least once. This is the moment when you can choose to remain in the depths of an unhappy comfort zone or open your horizons to the possibilities of the world outside. If there is any time that you will recognize ‘facing your fears’ […]
Branding is all about perception, as we pointed out in our previous post on ‘The Simple Way to Brand Yourself’, and there are plenty of things an alpha female like you can do to stand out. You can get published, contribute on blogs and forums, start a website, or make full use of social media. In […]
