Archive for September 15th, 2008

Thinking Outside The Box – The How To

Monday, September 15th, 2008

When innovators talk about thinking outside the box, they mean coming up with creative ways to solve problems – new ways to look at things. How do they do it? How can you do it too? We first have to ask what the “box” is. Then we can look at how to get outside of [...]

The Politics Of The American Dream

Monday, September 15th, 2008

The American Dream is the promise to have it all and enjoy it all. It’s been glorified and sentimentalized as a utopian goal not just by the media and Hollywood stars, but also by businesses and politicians, including the President of the United States. But in reality, the American Dream is becoming more and more [...]

Beating Your Fear of Public Speaking

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Knocking knees, butterflies (who came up with that word?) in your stomach, sweaty palms, quavering voice. We’ve all been there – some of us more than others. I’m going to share with you some of the tricks of the trade to help manage and reduce your anxiety before and during your presentation. These methods are [...]

Jewelry Online Purchasing – Should I or Shouldn’t I?

Monday, September 15th, 2008

It is often much cheaper to buy your jewelry online because online retailers have lower overhead and aren’t paying for a storefront, but you should be careful and make sure you aren’t getting snookered by a fishy deal.
There are some simple things you can do to make sure this doesn’t happen. First off, make [...]

Is Your Credit Score Being Held Against You?

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Credit Scores That Hurt
Is your credit score being held against you?
More and more the staples of life depend on your credit score. Your mortgage, insurance premiums,
employment opportunities and even your landlord may be using your credit score to determine your
financial future.
In some cases even the utility companies are basing the size of your deposit on [...]