Tag Archives: planning

When it comes to maintaining a happy, healthful lifestyle, we shouldn’t just be whipping up healthy culinary creations in the kitchen or getting in our mile …

As winter sets in for us in the Northern Hemisphere, we must start preparing our homes. I don’t know about you, but I hate being …

How can we see, with such clarity, the mistakes of our past when they are well behind us? Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly …

Any personal finance expert will tell you that saving for a goal, such as the down payment on a house or a master’s degree is …

Ultimately, success means something a little bit different to everyone. For some, the main goal in life might be to fill their bank account. There …

There are loads of business terms out there which can be confusing and hard to understand, especially for the newcomer. Some business blogs and help websites can leave the savviest of women business owners wondering which direction to go. And, this classic case has had an effect on two very prominent areas of modern business; integration and automation. These very different areas are often mixed up and misused. So, to make things more clear, I'm going through both of these time-saving techniques. Now, you just have to decide what’s best for your business.

So, you’ve decided to start your own business! Welcome to a whole new world of hard work and perseverance! While you're on the topic, take a look at some of my top tips for a successful startup.Today, I am talking about a specific part of the new business venture: your actual working space. Join me as I explore 4 tips to select the best business location.

The reality of starting a business is that you need to grow if you want to survive - and thrive. And, any startup involves some risk and much hard work. How you implement the beginning stages of your fledgling biz could make or break how it runs in the future. It’s vital to have everything in place and ready if you want to pull through this difficult period unscathed. Let’s take a closer look at some simple and efficient tips to rock your biz startup.

A speedy engagement might be the best choice for some people, depending on their situation. But there are many couples who believe a long engagement could be just the thing to ensure that their relationship lasts. Is it possible that spending more time in the in-between state of engagement can make your relationship stronger? Let's take a look at some strong points in favor of it.

Are you always the bridesmaid and never the bride? Do you find yourself waiting, hoping and praying that your partner is going to ask that all-important question? Is it your turn? If you have answered yes to these questions then, perhaps, now is the time to take that next step with your partner and make 2017 the year you get married. But how do you go about doing that? Easy! I thought I would share with you some ideas on how you can take the next step in your relationship. I hope it inspires you to get things moving along.

Setting up a home business has pros and cons as any new business venture would. However, working from home has some specific challenges that could wreak havoc on your life if left unchecked. I've experienced the "crossing of boundaries" that has thrown my whole life equilibrium off balance. The problem is that you may not see it happening until you are well into the muddy quicksand. Hindsight is great, but prevention is best. Here are some quick tips on how to win the life/work balancing game.

If you’ve been told that you need major surgery, you most likely have a thousand questions about how you will feel after and how you will recover. Whether it’s surgery to treat a disease or to mend a broken bone, your recovery will take time, focus, and wisdom. Recovering from major surgery can take weeks, or sometimes months. It’s essential that you know what to expect from your surgery, as well as how long it will take you to recover fully. You need to have an extensive consult with your primary doctor, surgeon, and the anesthesiologist. Do not do anything until you are thoroughly satisfied with the answers you receive.

Being a woman, who is smack in the middle between structured and unstructured, I tend to see both sides of the to schedule or not to schedule debate. And depending on where you fall on this scale of either beautiful chaos or rigid order, you likely are gazing at the proverbial green grass on the other side. The unstructured woman will long for the day when she actually feels caught up and able to find her sofa, dinner table, and bedroom floor. Where the rigid perfectionist dreams of having time to just enjoy her life, to take off and just do something fun. Well, ladies, you can learn from each other. With a few tricks taken from both extremes, you can find balance and get things d