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After the Clutter: 5 Steps to a New Daily Routine


By Linda Dessau
I’ve noticed that in the two years since the major de-cluttering of my apartment, clutter has been creeping back in.

Tips for Organizing Your Monthly Bills and Paperwork


By Kathy Swann
Do you get hit with late fees because you forget to pay your bills on time? Do you constantly waste time searching for that cable bill you left somewhere in the house? Spend an hour organizing your personal bills and papers now, and this will save you time and frustration in the future. […]

Home Paperwork Filing Tips (part 2 of 2)


By Steve Thayer
Tip #3 – The Making of New Habits
We usually hear that bad habits are hard to break. A more accurate statement is that good habits are hard to make. Since our focus is on helping folks with their home paperwork filing, I am going to use that as an example.

The Nitty Gritty of a Part-Time Job Search – What to Consider and How to Stand Out


By Heather Moose
When searching for a job, you must begin with the end in mind. Job placement success does not happen by magic, but by making smart, strategic moves to make sure you find the right fit for your interests and abilities.

Home Paperwork Filing Tips (part 1 of 2)


By Steve Thayer
EDITOR’S NOTE: I just spent too much time sifting through tons and tons of paperwork (look at the calendar and you’ll know why). Enough! Following are some incredibly simple yet useful tips to help us (okay, me) get a handle on this junk.
Tip #1 – How to overcome “I don’t know where to […]

Costly Tax Preparation Mistakes


By Phillip Kimpo, Jr.
April is a dreaded month for many people, all because it’s tax month. They cram their tax return preparation, and this can result in many costly errors. In this article we take a look at some of the tax mistakes that millions of people commit. Avoid them, and you ensure yourself a […]

Business Attire: 10 Tips to Perfect Your Look


By Sheila Dicks
Being appropriately dressed is essential in making good impressions in the business and corporate worlds. A polished image is important in business survival and can be an important factor in career advancement. Periodically, it is a good idea to take a look at your business attire and the image you are presenting. Is […]

7 Online Banking Success Stories


By Matthew Keegan
You’ve seen their ads and you may have wondered if they are worth a second look. What am I talking about? Online banks! Also known as internet banks, these are financial institutions who provide the majority of their banking services over the Internet.

Business Meeting Etiquette


By Neil Payne
Business etiquette is essentially about building relationships with colleagues, clients or customers. In the business world, these people can influence your success or failure. Etiquette, and in particular business etiquette, is simply a means of maximizing your business potential by presenting yourself favorably.

7 Ways to Make a Great First Impression!


By Lee Hopkins
1. Focus on the other
Being known as a ‘natural’ at interpersonal communication is not just a gift that a select few enjoy. We can all enjoy the reputation of being ‘a great communicator’.