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I am an attorney and trusted professional advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. My article, first published in September 2024, is particularly useful as we move toward starting a brand-new year. Each of us will generally pledge to do some things differently...

Today's customers are no longer content with purchasing products and services. They're now looking beyond that toward businesses prioritizing corporate social responsibility efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs with a passion for the environment....

Building a community around your brand significantly fuels success by fostering loyalty, increasing engagement, and driving growth. When customers feel part of a community, they form an emotional connection to the brand, often leading to enhanced loyalty. Shared...

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives in unimaginable ways. It has made us rethink our approach to work, communication, and our overall perception of the economy and business landscape. The pandemic has certainly caused unprecedented changes and challenges,...

Entrepreneurship involves a complex process that includes establishing, fostering, and growing businesses with an entrepreneurial spirit. These businesses create economic value and positively impact society and the environment. Entrepreneurship development can play a...

Entrepreneurs, as resilient and adaptable individuals, will inevitably face numerous challenges on their journey to establishing a successful business. However, armed with practical strategies, new business owners can navigate these rough patches and stay motivated to...

The question of whether a college degree is necessary for an entrepreneur is subject to debate. Proponents of college degrees argue that a degree provides valuable skills and knowledge that can benefit entrepreneurs, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and...

Having emotional intelligence can be a secret weapon for entrepreneurs. Not only does it impact how you handle yourself, but it also helps you relate to employees, business partners, and even clients in a much greater capacity. While not every entrepreneur possesses...

We all want to spend our retirement years comfortably. But we need to make sure we’ll be able to do that when the time does come. No matter what age you plan on retiring, it’s important to start planning for retirement as soon as possible. Here are some things to...

Seasonal depression affects 10 million Americans each year, so it comes to no surprise that a large number of those people are business owners and entrepreneurs. Seasonal depression can affect your work ethic and therefore your product. Do you want to avoid a setback?...

Your spiritual health plays a role in every other area of your life: professional, personal, and physical. While it is the most important piece of maintaining a well-being, it can be the first to get knocked down on your priority list when life starts to get...

AFEUSA offers multiple membership options ranging from Introduction to Silver. Each of these membership options come with standard benefits in health and well-being, travel and auto, home and family programs, financial, HR and credit, business, and office services....

Being an AFEUSA member has so many benefits, including discounts on education/coaching, business, travel, financial services, and more. See the full list of membership benefits here. The Association for Entrepreneurs USA takes care of its members, giving them...

Small businesses, we see you and we are proud of you! We know that having a small business, especially in a time like this, is not easy. Despite difficult circumstances, you continue to follow your dreams, and that is something to be recognized and celebrated!  As the...

As an entrepreneur, you are more times than not on the go. With traveling, work productivity can be a challenge. Stay on top of your game. Make a plan. Be proactive. And smash those entrepreneurial goals. One simple, yet critical way to stay productive is by creating...

Not everybody has the luxury of being able to work in an office or during the standard work hours but working on the go is not as difficult or annoying as it may seem.  Your bag is your office If you have any desire to work on the go you must keep your office in your...

From 2019 to 2020, the percentage of homeschooled students changed from 3.4% to 9%. As modern-day business and entrepreneurship evolves, parents who homeschool may be wondering how they can create a learning environment that helps children grow into successful...

Will drinking a protein shake for breakfast instead of eating something more substantial, like pancakes and eggs, help you lose weight? The Sonoma Diet, and others like it, has been increasingly trendy and asks dieters to replace meals with a shake, whether by a...

If you’ve been itching to travel again since the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re in luck — with the vaccine rolling out, more and more countries are opening their doors to U.S. tourists. However, if you want the experience to be as stress-free as possible, here are a couple...

Staying motivated and energized throughout the day can be tough when you don’t start your morning the right way. Enhancing your morning routine can change your life for the better. Morning To-Do’sA great way to step-up your morning game is to make a morning to-do...

A traumatic event is any situation that causes a person to experience unusually strong emotional reactions that have the potential to interfere with their ability to function normally at work or at home. How we react to specific events depends on many things. For...

During the lockdowns, we got to spend every waking moment at home, a blessing in disguise for many busy entrepreneurs and their families. Since this might’ve been a great, relationship-empowering experience for many, you might be a little worried or mindful about the...

You’re rushing home from your last meeting, and you’re starving with three other people to feed — what do you do? Although preparing food at home is the most economical thing, sometimes it just makes sense to rely on restaurants for a quick meal. Here are three ways...

It’s hard enough to be an entrepreneur without any sensory obstacles — if you’re deaf, hard of hearing, or suffer from tinnitus, you have probably learned many ways to be extra resourceful to stay ahead in the business world. Supporting deaf entrepreneurs — or...

New rules and trends are emerging for doing business, running a business and managing the people of a business in the Phoenix area as both proprietors and the employed begin to look beyond doing business amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It is estimated 2.9 million Arizona...

Okay, let’s be real here: We’re not sponsored by any of these guys. But as a family of entrepreneurs, we’re massive fans of hot, fresh espresso anytime, anywhere. That’s exactly what you get with these handheld espresso makers. AeroPressInvented by a frustrated...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 18%–24% of traveler deaths are due to injuries. So, that begs the question — how likely are you to be injured while traveling, especially across borders? Studies show that between 15%–37% of...

Even people in their 20s can experience the pains of poor posture — and it certainly doesn’t get less painful later on. That’s why, when we correct our posture, we’ll often feel immediate internal bodily relief. “But wait,” you might say. “I feel pretty good while...

When’s the last time you got a package shipped with packing peanuts? While Styrofoam is certainly cheaper than other materials, the growing awareness of Styrofoam possibly being carcinogenic has led to cities and countries worldwide to ban the material. Getting your...

As an American, we’re acclimated to expensive prescription drugs. We make fun of it in pop culture all the time! But exactly why are prescription drugs so expensive, anyway? Are drugs really made of gold? No. 1: Lack of Price Regulation Although the FDA regulates how...

It’s not about rock bands or astronauts anymore — 1 in 3 children in the United States (34.1%) dream about becoming a YouTuber when they grow up. If you include other platforms, over 50% desire to be an influencer or social media content creator. What does it mean to...

With vaccines becoming more common across the country, you may be very excited (as are your older loved ones!) to visit your parents or grandparents again. Here are a few ways you can spend that valuable time together again! No. 1: Lots of hugs. Of course, this is the...

For many kids, the COVID-19 pandemic will probably be the most defining event of their generation. After suffering through a year marked by social isolation, stresses at home, losing school and sports, widespread fear and panic, grief and loss of loved ones, it is no...

You have a meeting in 30 minutes, but you’re already starving. It’s too late to order or pick up food (or at least anything healthy). What do you do? It’s time to put together a 10-minute, healthy meal — and you won’t even need a recipe to put these together....

The well-being of your family and your partner might be a large reason you’re driven to grow your business — but that doesn’t mean your relationships have to take a back seat all the time. You can still make your loved ones feel appreciated whenever possible! Here are...

Are you tired of your fitness resolutions falling apart? Fitness is alluring to people for many different reasons, and it can be difficult to discover that reason for you. However, there is something undeniable in being human — we all want mentors we connect well...

Not enough people prepare before a serious, irreversible crime is committed against them, their families, and their businesses: identity theft. And with the government’s biggest relief program in the pipelines, we’d like to remind everyone that it’s very possible for...

Would it surprise you if we said that, in 2020, the rate of death due to car accidents went up 24% compared to 2019? According to the National Safety Council, that’s the biggest annual leap since 1924. Although people have been driving less during the pandemic, the...

Although we’re told to brush our teeth for two minutes, two times a day, we don’t usually get an in-depth explanation of the entire tooth decay process. However, understanding it just might make you recommit to brushing your teeth for the full two minutes every...

We only want the best for our parents. After the events of 2020, we may not be so sure that a senior home is the best option for them. If you’re estate planning, you may also be considering your ideal future options if you’re unable to communicate.  That’s why a lot...

After turning 50, it might seem tempting to accept your body’s fate and assume you can do nothing more to improve your mobility. However, research shows that proper diet and exercise can help you age backward until you’re 80 and beyond. It’s easy to understand why...

It’s hard to turn down a famous, hearty Chicken Bake – especially when it’s even cheaper to eat in bulk! But, luckily, Costco makes it just as easy to eat healthy foods as it does to eat, well, unhealthy stuff. Next time you’re roaming the warehouse store’s aisles,...

Fire. Flood. Civil war. Animal stampede. Volcanic eruptions. Auto accidents. Hostile actions. These are just a few of the dramatic ways you might get hurt abroad — along with a few of the less-dramatic ones like catching the Ebola or Zika virus, malaria, or other...

For a lot of entrepreneurs, being on the road is just a fact of life. So is getting locked out of your gym back home because of the pandemic. In both cases, you can’t rely on exercise facilities to be available to you 24/7… but you also know you have to stay in shape....

As an entrepreneur, you care deeply about the well-being of your business — that means caring deeply about the well-being of your employees. Are they happy in their jobs? Why are they succeeding so well at certain tasks? Are they interested in training to excel...

Last December, the New Delhi police busted two call centers that employed over 50 people. They scammed nearly 8,000 Americans, making them pay over $24 million in three years. How is it possible that these scammers have stolen so much money? It isn’t always that the...

Small business owners are an extremely diverse group of people, but we can all get behind one unifying factor (besides AFEUSA, of course): Costco! Small business owners are an extremely diverse group of people, but we can all get behind one unifying factor (besides...

The American deaf community still faces many challenges, but we wanted to highlight one important issue today. Although deaf Americans need audiologist health care coverage to thrive in our hearing world, many of them don’t have it. The American deaf community still...

During times of tragedy, disaster or conflict, many people find it hard to focus and maintain daily routines. Even when not impacted directly, it can be challenging to cope with the turbulent events that shape today’s world. Whether dealing with a global, national or...

If you’re starting to travel again in 2021, you might still be a little bit worried about it — if not because of the health consequences, then because of the travel regulations that differ state-to-state. Here are a few tips for staying safe while on the road or in...

Can bacteria in our mouth cause long-term health problems? Research says yes. Over the past few decades, experts worldwide have revealed just how integral the mouth-body connection is to our health. Especially for diabetic, pregnant, and overweight patients, troubled...

If you’re looking for fast, easy ways to upgrade your homemade dishes, you’ve found the right article. We’re here to provide some ideas to help you upgrade your cooking skills. Whether you want to impress, eat healthier, or sharpen a technique you use every day,...

This holiday season, you may be considering handing your teenager the keys to your car. But are they ready? How will you know? While we parents have no official checklist to determine their preparation, your teenager can show key qualities to prove they’re ready....

This Small Business Saturday, we’re making it easy to shop small and support the military community during the holiday season. Whether you’re shopping for special holiday gifts for family and friends or something to treat yourself, and no matter your holiday budget,...

2020 has been a really tough year for everyone living in senior homes. You might’ve done everything you can to pamper your elderly family member isolated in their care center, but as winter holidays arrive, they’re going to miss spending time with you even more than...

Money is a tricky subject. Even close families avoid talking about it because it can be a very sensitive and divisive topic — but, as a couple, you can’t escape conversations about finances as it’s interwoven with your life together. So, where do the problems come...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 out of 5 female deaths is linked to heart disease — and a national survey published in Circulation (a journal published for the American Heart Association) suggests that many women are unaware of...

Does your family consider road trips to be a little ordinary? If you feel like the excitement levels aren’t where they should be this holiday season, then we have a few tips to upgrade the experience and have a blast on your next road trip. First, buy a great cooler...

Although you might be hoping to travel out of state this holiday season, you may also be wondering: Is it honestly safe to fly? How do you gauge the risks you’re taking? The good news is that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...

Your business might already be feeling the effects of the USPS slowdown, but have you prepared for how it could possibly affect you this holiday season? Here are a few strategies to consider implementing. Drive your mail to the largest local distribution center.Taking...

Ever since COVID-19 came on the scene, everything about our daily lives seems a little harder. And it’s not necessarily that picking up food or shopping at the grocery store has gotten more difficult (those might’ve gotten easier, in fact) — it’s simply feeling the...

Experts are saying that depression is the next pandemic after COVID-19. Unfortunately, that’s hardly surprising: People have been more isolated than ever before, the economy has suffered in ways we’ve never seen, and the political climate has been tremendously...

While stress is a normal, and even healthy, part of life—not all stress is the same. Acute stress is short-term and triggers the body’s stress response (fight, flight, or freeze) as a survival mechanism. This is where those utomatic physiological and emotional...

It’s going to be tough to celebrate the holidays with our older family members this year, especially if they’re locked down in their local caretaking homes. We have no fast answers to when it’ll be safe — it might be already decently safe in your area by the time...

It’s easy to get off track with a diet. When stress starts building up, many people would rather pick up a burger than make a salad at home. Although we might lose focus once in a while, we can choose delicious comfort foods that actually help us focus because they...

Managing work during the pandemic is not easy. Essential workers have been on the frontlines for months and coping with the stress and anxiety that comes from potential exposure and chronic uncertainty. And working from home during COVID-19 is far from the...

Plenty of myths attempt to explain success, but one is tried and true: There’s a direct correlation between health and success. In one University of Georgia study, researchers talked to 1,300 executives (who earned $100,000 or more annually), and 75% of them agreed...

Remember when we thought this pandemic would be over in a few months? I do, and it feels like it must’ve been years ago. While every area is recovering at different rates, our divided nation can probably agree on one thing: We’re all tired of this pandemic. We miss...

The most exciting part of road trips is the adventure — and every adventure needs the right preparation to go smoothly. When you’re prepared, even the most spontaneous moments are more enjoyable because you don’t need to worry about the worst possible outcomes. So,...

You might get some questions and a cautious look if you start talking about planning your vacation in 2021: “Where would you go?” “What if they don’t relieve the travel ban then?” “Why are you thinking about traveling right now?” Leisure travel might not sound like a...

How good are you at being bored? Boredom doesn’t necessarily happen because we don’t have anything to do. It often happens because there’s nothing we’re curious about. People in every industry and career feel some amount of boredom toward their job — including...

Eating one good, healthy meal can feel like a massive victory — but doing it consistently, especially as business owners, can be a huge challenge. At the same time, during a pandemic, it’s never been more important to do so. Your immune system needs plenty of...

Preparing your kids for back-to-school season might mean getting them out of bed, especially kids who are learning remotely for Fall 2020. However, it’s also a perfect time to visit the dentist for a routine cleaning because healthy teeth might just improve their...