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If you dream of skipping the seemingly endless commute to work every day, and you also wish you did not have to put up with your boss who would be lost without you, then you might have what it takes to become self employed. Consider the ultimate perk of being at home with your […]

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Ever feel like you’ve hurt your chances of getting a job interview because you’ve changed careers in the past? Multiple career changes used to raise some real big red flags to prospective employers.
But nowadays, it’s completely normal to have more than one career change. Interestingly enough, most career changes aren’t about getting rich. Most […]

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Don’t be like Al Gore. Certainly the man has some endearing qualities. He’s charismatic, a strong speaker, and a knowledgeable man who has no problem sharing his intellect with the world. But have you seen his office? Go ahead. Google Al Gore, and you will see one of the scariest pictures you’ve ever witnessed […]

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When a person consciously tries to become more feminine, it is usually referred to as feminization. Depending on the use, it can have several definitions. In biology, feminization is described as a natural process which occurs in most species of animals. It has been known that some fish can become female when there are […]

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1. How many months is it since you made your New Year’s resolutions?
2. How close are you to reaching the organized state needed to accomplish your resolutions?
If you’re not making the progress that you had hoped for so far, let’s explore one of the reasons you might be bogging down. It is one of […]

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Two areas of my life that are getting increased attention are golf and proposal writing. Now, the growing numbers of golfers-male and female - is understandable given the social and competitive aspects of the game and the Tiger Woods/Annika Sorenstam phenomenon. But why is proposal writing receiving more attention? Simple - it is the […]

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Entrepreneurship is a multifaceted adventure that, without a doubt, closely resembles a roller coaster ride. When you begin an entrepreneurial journey or “ride,” you are aware of the gamut of experiences, both disappointing and rewarding, that you will encounter as you undertake this challenge.
Entrepreneurial challenges are not unlike most challenges in life. Hard work, […]

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Wedding photographers and videographers are often the center of a love/hate relationship. Perhaps it’s their shooting mentality, ego, or business interests. As a videographer I find this unfortunate because photography is a very powerful medium that can be used for video production. Some of my best work resulted from a combination of photographs and […]

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“If your ships doesn’t come in, swim out to meet it” - Johnathan Winters
One thing potential entrepreneurs continuously ask me is what should I be doing to get started? Should I be researching business ideas? Should I be writing a business plan? Where can I go to get inspiration on a business?
Where I would […]

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After several years of toiling as a middle manager or company executive, many middle aged professionals are feeling the effects of years of stress and are feeling burned out in their current occupation. Considering the age of many of them starting a new career with another firm may be out of the question and […]

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