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…

Even good moms must deal with all kinds of pressure — Motherhood is a time of gratitude and love for those who sacrifice to bring life into the world and nurture children, but glory adds unnecessary pressure. “Mothers are not superhuman,” said Pooja Priyamvada. “Stop using cliches like moms are great. Moms never get tired. Moms can sacrifice everything. …

People who understand and believe them are key first steps — Sexual assault evokes a deafening silence that conspires to sweep the crime away as if it never happened — and worse, places blame squarely on the victims. “State mechanism are yet to comprehend the trauma and pain that victim survivors of sexual assault bear throughout their lives,” said Brinda Adige…

Experts are ready to help you make your audio debut — Accepting an invitation to be a guest on a podcast gives entrepreneurs a precious opportunity to take control and drive conversions to grow their business. To help eliminate jitters and inject a professional touch, companies such as Uncommonly More are ready to lend a hand. …

Competitive intelligence raises you as an even greater influence — Seeking an edge in a closely fought marketplace, successful small-business owners need to engage in all manner of research and competitive intelligence. Few know that better than Danielle Alice Desanges Aucéane. A telecommunications engineer, she founded TMG-NATEXO-Orion, which specializes in data analytics, business intelligence and programming.

Changing status quo is the natural way to build influence — People in sales will have their greatest success when they relate to their clients’ needs. That helps them understand people’s pain points and find answers. Those who excel at that skill become influencers such as Cynthia Barnes. A champion for women in sales, she has been named a top voice…