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Weekly Deal Roundup 9/9 - 9/15

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Another week has flown buy... I mean by! Speaking of buys, we have some great ones for you this weekend! From discounts on Shure educational toys and puzzles, to $15 off your $100+ order of stylish, comfortable Soft Surroundings clothing, check out our weekly bargain roundup! Other great deals this weekend ...

Just Stressing Out at Home. . .I Mean Work

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Having a job is a little like having a luxury yacht these days. You are lucky to have one, but a bit of a slave to it as well. For those who work in an office for a company, worrying about layoffs, downsizing and benefit reduction is eminent.  For those ...

Weekly Deal Roundup 9/2 - 9/8

Friday, September 9th, 2011

Can't wait for the weekend? Neither can we! Check out some great deals that will help you finish your back-to-school shopping and stay away from crowded stores! This week's deals include 50-80% off on books at Half.com, buy 2 get 1 free on select school and office supplies at OfficeMax.com and ...

Weekly Deal Round Up 8/26 - 9/1

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Labor Day weekend is almost upon us and you know what that means…end of the summer BBQs, lots of football and a heaping dose of deals! Of course we have some fantastic finds for you on this spectacular shopping weekend including great discounts on Mattel toys (stock up for the ...

Can One Person Single Handedly Take Down Your Brand?

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

According to Abercrombie & Finch they sure can.  As a small (or big) business owner you take pride in your clients.  For example, I love to tell people I blog for WAHM or talk about the articles I write for financial publications. I'm proud of my clients because they do ...

Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Locusts Arrive Monday

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

I stole today's headline from a friend on Facebook who endured the wrath of the 5.6 earthquake on Tuesday.  While funny, I agree with his comment...is the world really coming to an end? For a few days, Hurricane Irene was pointed directly at my house. She had my address and ...

For Many Small Business Owners, Telecommuting is a Risky Business

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

When we talk about telecommuting, we tend to focus on the positive aspects. There are so many great things about telework: it saves money, it cuts commuting costs, and it provides the worker with flexibility.  However, a recent article on Fox News highlights the risks that come with letting your employees ...

Back to School - More Awkward for Parents than Kids?

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

I've never been one to leave my children on the first day of school sobbing.  I know that sounds strange, especially since most of my friends are crying and sad, but I've always dropped them off, kissed them goodbye and ran so fast you could see small tornadoes of dust ...

It Pays to Be Mean

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Do nice guys really finish last?  A new study to be published in The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says they do!  Conducted by Dr. Beth Livingston, Timothy A. Judge, and Charlice Hurst, the study sampled about 10,000 workers from a number of different professions and salary brackets, and the ...

Ode to the Family Pet

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

We all give in at some point or another.  The hermit crab, the hamsters (named #5, #6 and #7 after replacing the lost ones) and the goldfish. At some point many kids want "their own" pet.  Not the family dog or cat--their own. Despite the fact that we have two 70 ...



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