


How to Manage Parenting and Working
Right now, you’re probably trying to manage the changing demands of your market. But if you’re a parent, you’re likely also dealing with a new work/life balance. Here are some tricks to help you stay on top of both your work duties and your parental duties. Keep Your...
5 Practical Steps to Reboot Your Life
In today’s challenging times each of us are experiencing dozens of emotions from fear to anger, depression to apathy and more. How does one regain their focus, let alone rebuild a business or life under such extreme challenges? No matter what it is that has you...
Homebound Ways to Spend Time With Famil
If you’ve been self-quarantining, I’m sure you’ve cleaned every facet of your house, and you’ve tackled all the errands you can. But this May, there are several holidays coming up that can help you make the most out of your stay-cation. “Star Wars” Day May 4 is an...
How Shipping Entities Are Handling Setbacks
As we adjust to the new business landscape, brick and mortar stores are taking the brunt of this pandemic. If you’re revamping your business plan to emphasize eCommerce during this situation, then shipping companies are your best friends. To ensure your company...
Track and Improve Your FICO Score
If you don’t get off the ground, you won’t be able to build your company to new heights. Raising capital is a crucial part of that process, and you may need to take on debt to do it. But, if your credit is less than ideal, it can take years to find the proper funding...
Unknown Causes of Cavities
Right now, the last thing on your mind is your oral hygiene. Sure, we all floss, brush twice a day, and use mouthwash, but that only does so much. If something does come up, like a cavity, it’s one more thing on your plate that you have to handle. What’s...
Signs You Need a Hearing Aid
Do your family members have to repeat things to you constantly? Do you have to listen carefully to podcasts that you could hear easily weeks ago? If so, you’re not alone. Over 450 million people suffer from some form of hearing loss. But determining that you...
Tax Relief and Amendments You Need To Know
As a business owner in our current situation, you have a lot on your plate, including taxes. While the IRS is usually a source of stress, they’re doing their part to help those in need, including companies. If you’re still working through your taxes, here is what you...
Homebound Family Bonding
Right now, as we’re all homebound, many families are looking for new forms of entertainment to bring everyone together. If you’re looking for some fun ways to bond with your family while at home, here are a couple of fun ideas that will surely lift everyone’s spirits....
Make the Most Out of SEO Marketing
While we’re all adjusting to how the business landscape is changing, it’s a great time to evaluate opportunities for improvement in your business plan. One area many small-business owners are exploring is their SEO (Search Engine Optimization) marketing strategy. A...
Manage Your Relationships During Quarantining
Right now, working remotely is more common than ever, and if you and your loved ones are suddenly sharing a workspace, tensions can arise. No matter how good-natured our loved ones are, small talk, various household questions, and even general disagreements can take a...
What You Need to Know About the Employer Landscape
COVID-19 is changing the business landscape as we know it. And while it will likely revert back to how it was eventually, for the time being you need to be ready for anything the market will throw at you. This includes possible changes in customer needs, new...
How to Keep Burning Calories During Quarantine
If you’re homebound and working remotely, it can be stressful trying to manage your new routine. If you have kids, you have to keep track of their schooling. If you have a significant other working from home as well, you have to manage the appropriate times to...April Newsletter 2020
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How Safe is Takeout Food During the COVID-19 Outbreak?
Even as restaurants dial back to take-out only operations across the country, some people may still find themselves wondering how safe is takeout, really? The good news is that, according to “Forbes,” experts conclude that the risk of contracting COVID-19 by ordering...
Ways to Reduce the Pain of Layoffs
Nobody looks forward to delivering the news that one of their employees is getting let go. Still, presiding over layoffs is a part of leadership, and what you say, or don’t say, when you lay someone off can have an impact on the future of your company. Treating your...
Three Ways to Stay Fit at Home
As gyms shut down around the nation, many Americans are finding it difficult to maintain their health and sanity while still doing their part to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Here are a few ways to maintain your healthy lifestyle from home. Bodyweight Exercises...
The Superfoods That Will Boost Your Immune System
In the rush of the workday, it’s so easy to get fast food to settle your cravings. However, these options can lack the essential nutrients you need, or worse, leave you feeling sluggish and kill your productivity. To scale your business in the current landscape, you...