E-commerce has created the opportunity for merchants of all sizes to do a substantial amount of business globally. Expanding outside of the local area does take time and substantial marketing efforts over time. Here are a few tips for e-commerce creation and expansion. Read more »
Working in a mobile capacity is important for many people. Choosing a career that interacts with people and nature can bring balance and prosperity into one’s life. Working as a ship’s captain is one way to see the world one port at a time. Sailing in local waters or in larger vessels across the Atlantic or Pacific may be in your future. Here are some tips on obtaining a USCG captains license. Read more »
Many businesses of all sizes are experimenting with different ways to work. Change is an inevitable part of doing business. Changing the way things are done can be stressful for employees. Salaried employees that are not paid additional income for putting in a few extra minutes of work may feel unappreciated. Here are a few employee recognition ideas. Read more »
Thanks for the post, Kathy Shelton
I love being married but these last few months have been rocky. My husband lost his job and all he’s been doing is sitting at home all day watching satellite tv and eating his face off – it’s all I can do not to scream at him when I come in from work everyday. I think a big part of it is that he feels really ashamed for not being able to provide for us right now but he’s not doing anything to really get back out there and find a job. I think that he’s honestly just afraid of rejection but at the end of the day he’s going to have to take some risks to get the position that’s right for him. I love him to death and I want to be his support system but he’s really shut down right now and even his best friend says he isn’t talking about it. I don’t know what else I can do but wait this phase of his out.
Many work at home professionals do not brush up on their skills as often as they should. In the corporate world annual trainings to stay ahead of the competition was the norm. Read more »
There are a growing number of thriving cottage industries that sell their wares online and in the local community. Being able to bake a pie, decadent cup cakes, gourmet cookies, or a mouthwatering birthday cake requires talent. In an era of cookie cutter bakery products, more people are looking for ways to experience home made treats without having to prepare them fully from scratch. Here are some tips for starting a home bakery business. 
Guest post written by Brentley Ian
I know that I probably over think what I wear most of the time, but I really do love fashion and use it as a creative expression. Well, I want to reflect my own personal sense of fashion during rush week, but also want to stay within the fashion guidelines of the rush week plan.