In a recent discussion with world famous Neil Patel in the Secret Academy, he shared some mind blowing predictions and patterns to look out for in 2015 when it comes to social media. One of the main things he discussed was the need for personalization in 2015 and how powerful its impact can be on your bottom line. His strategy…
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Best Business Structure Options for Freelancers, Independent Contractors, or Consultants
When launching a business, there’s a seemingly endless list of tasks and issues to address. Selecting a business structure for your new business usually ends up pretty far down on the list, yet this step is crucial for building a proper legal foundation. A formal business structure is not just for large corporations: freelancers, consultants, and other independent workers can…
How to Take Control of Your Credit in 2015
Did you know that over 40 million people have credit reports that contain errors and incorrect items? While many people have paid their bills on time, and have never made bad credit decisions, their credit report may actually tells a different story surprising them at the worst possible time; right before a major purchase. With the economy improving, banks lending…
How to Save 30% More in 2015
2014 was a strong year for the economy and for consumers and retailers nationwide. The real estate and stock markets also showed very promising signs of growth mid-year and continue to move in the right direction heading into 2015. Despite the growth in the economy, it still seems that many people still can’t seem to grasp the concept of their…
How 6 CEOs Spend Their Last Week of 2014
One common practice at the end of each year for all successful entrepreneurs is to self reflect, analyze the past year, and think forward of things to come the following year. The idea is not to predict everything that will happen but rather to be prepared for many of the things that are in your control and that you can…
Tips to Negotiate a High Salary Job Offer
Between 18-25 years of age, I served in multiple roles in a super regional bank, from Branch Manager to Executive Vice President. While I was promoted over a dozen times to various departments and salary grades, there was one thing that was always consistent: my salary was always 40% more than my peers and even in one instance, over 75%…
10 Rules You Need to Know About Leadership
Great leaders, just like great entrepreneurs, are made, not born. In today’s society, leadership and entrepreneurship both have lost their meaning in a sea of bad information coupled with poor portrayal of great leaders by the media. This makes many believe that leaders are defined by how well a company does or how much money they make. Essentially, true leadership…