Just Smile Have you seen some of the TV commercials that show before and after photos? If you notice, the big difference is the lack of a smile in the first picture. Your facial expression speaks volumes when it comes to making a positive first impression, whether it’s on the phone or in person. When […]
Should You Make Mandatory Arbitration Part of Your Business Contracts? In an article titled “Fortifying Your Customer Contracts”, Max Julian identified the terms and conditions that should be included in a well thought out contract, including dispute resolution procedures. To quote Mr. Julian: “If a dispute does arise, it may be a good idea to […]
Self-Control “You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing things with logic. True power is restraint. If words control you that means everyone else can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass.” – Warren Buffet
Getting your finances under control is nearly impossible without using some method of budgeting, which is really just a plan for how you’ll use the money you earn. It’s up to you to pick a budgeting method that makes sense to you. What is Zero-Based Budgeting? Zero-based budgeting starts with the premise that your income […]
Are There Leaks in Your Finances? Sometimes, when it comes to your budget, it can be too easy to overlook the small “money leaks” that negatively impact your finances. You might do your best to avoid buying extravagant things, but if you’re still wondering where all your money is going, it’s time to identify and […]
Don’t Be Afraid To Fail John Mason authored a book entitled “Never Give Up – You’re Stronger Than You Think.” In it, John says “Don’t be afraid to fail.” If you’re not failing, you’re not growing. He also states when you stop growing and learning, it’s usually because you become less willing to risk failure. […]
Chronic Pain: Living With Chronic Pain Successful treatment of chronic pain requires choosing a life-long plan of wellness that may include doctor services, physical therapy, psychological interventions, and occupational therapy. What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is pain that continues beyond the expected period of healing for an illness or injury. In chronic pain, signals […]
Make a Customer – Not a Sale! Katherine Barchetti, a well-known upscale retailer, made this piece of advice a practice. And it’s one of my all-time favorite quotes from the world of sales. Back in my days at Nordstrom, this was something that I took to heart. When people came into the store, I didn’t […]
Doing Business in the Age of Marijuana – Starting from the Ground Up This is the second in a series of articles about the new Medical Marijuana legislation in Ohio, rolling out in 2018. Read Part I here. In our last article on the marijuana industry, we discussed the risks of the marijuana business and why […]
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that produces thick, pink to red, itchy areas of skin covered with white or silvery scales. The rash usually occurs on the scalp, elbows, knees, lower back and genitals, but it can appear anywhere. It can also affect the fingernails. Psoriasis usually begins in early adulthood but […]
