The hardest part is getting into the right frame of mind — Money moves have been top of mind as the world tries to get its emotional and fiscal feet back on steady ground. Those who can afford to pop their heads up and look around face a host of challenges. Among the advance scouts are “wealth whisperer” Winnie Sun and marketing…

The right programs stop your people from walking out the door — Organizations struggle to provide the right benefits for their workers. Many leaders and managers don’t understand the basic wants and needs of rank-and-file employees, which is likely different from that of the top echelon. Coming from different professional and personal backgrounds, companies large or small can’t rely on managers or…

Your credit score boost could be only a utility bill away — Simply put, having good credit determines whether you’ll qualify for a loan. Depending on the interest rate of the loan you qualify for, it could mean the difference between hundreds and even thousands of dollars in savings. Those are the facts from the global information services company Experian. “Follow the…

Ultimate marketers reveal their tricks of the trade for efficiency — Productivity and marketing experts abide by the 80–20 Rule. Formally known as the Pareto Principle, the notion is that 80 percent of your results come from only 20 percent of your efforts. The rule has been applied for 100 years as a guide to efficiency. Top marketers such as Rebekah…

Take control of your mind and body for a more healthy you — Worry a little or a lot. Neither will get you anywhere unless you channel energy and put it to good use, tapping into words to positively change the world. That sums up Bruce Van Horn’s approach to life. A writer, speaker, teacher and coach, his mission in life is to…

Go with your strengths to apply the best solutions to problems — People tend to work better and accomplish goals when they unite and capitalize on individual strengths. This is where networking is the greatest help. Anyone can take the initiative to connect and introduce people to one another. In fact, others will appreciate the assistance. Two such eager links are Randy…

Enhance your reputation as you reach out and unite people — Strong connections make strong networks. Those who provide the links on social media will also enhance their reputations as influencers in their industry. Twitter is a prime place for connectors to make their mark. That includes Christine Gritmon, senior editor of the Social Media Pulse Community for Agorapulse. Together with…

Inflation tests owners’ ability to keep profits and make a living — Like an economic yo-yo, inflation sends prices soaring while an occasional stall or rare deflation eases costs. Small businesses are caught in the middle. Pressure is on everyone to raise charges as broader markets see expenses for supplies surge up. …

Children learn their first lessons from seeing their family heroes — Fathers typically are all things to all people, especially their children. They have to succeed at on-the-job training as head of household and breadwinner. Kushan Mitra knows what a tall order that can be. A journalist with over two decades of experience, he is also a relatively freshly minted father…