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Working From Home (still)
Last year I gave you tips for working at home, something many were not accustomed to and definitely not prepared for. It was a temporary situation, or so we thought, and we can accept short-term change. However, many are still working remotely, some started their own work-from-home business, and others, like Julia K. have been placed in a permanent remote location as many businesses have found the true benefits of virtual offices, but many of the employees don’t share the same optimism.
Could You Be A Workaholic?
Could You Be A Workaholic? I always knew I was a workaholic. Both my parents are Type-A personalities and I suspect, workaholics, so I come by it honestly. Today is National Workaholics day, so I thought I would dig into the phenomenon a little more, and was surprised to see it is a treatable condition! […]
If Disaster Strikes, Will You Be Prepared?
Chances are that sooner or later you’ll face some sort of a disaster that will leave you without power, and hinder your access to purchase necessary supplies. It could be a natural disaster like a hurricane, snowstorm, flood, tornado, or earthquake. It could be a manmade disaster that has the power grid failing or requires you to stay put in your home such as the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter what strikes, you can lessen the personal impact by preparing for disasters most likely to occur in your area.
Organizational Efficiency: Automate Your Business Finances
Every business must figure out how they plan to keep track of income and expenses and set up benchmarks for planning purposes. The poster child for automation is business finances. Think about it, most of your business finance tasks are recurring and rarely change, making it perfect for automation!
Five Fast Ways to Make Quicker and Better Decisions
Being an efficient decision-maker can often make the difference in missed opportunities. You have to be decisive, and often you have to make quick decisions, but you want to be sure you are making the best choice. So how do you make quicker and quicker and better decisions? How do you become more accurate and effective at making decisions when it counts?
Pros and Cons of Filing Your Taxes Early
Do you rush to file your tax returns as soon as possible? Do you gather all your documentation and stand at the IRS virtual door on opening day? As with everything, filing early has its pros and cons, but is filing early really a good idea?? Like many things in life, the answer is, “It depends.”
Not every situation is conducive to filing early. Filing for an extension and putting it off as long as possible may make more sense for some filers. Read on to learn the good, the bad, and sometimes the downright ugly of filing early and why waiting might be best.
Prepare Now for a Stress-Free Return
Prepare Now for a Stress-Free Return Modified from original post, published December 19, 2019 Taking some time off during the Holidays? Looking forward to enjoying some festivities, but dread the mountain of work you know will be waiting when you return? Make a few preparations now before you leave, and follow some tips when you […]
3 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Questionable Links
Unsolicited emails from unknown senders are sometimes the onset of cyberattacks. They may entice you to click on a link or open an attachment that may contain malware. Clicking on the links can also direct you to some compromising websites, so be cautious. If a link looks suspicious, look it up on the web and do a quick research. The rule of thumb is to ignore seemingly malicious emails. But if you’re really curious, or just not sure it’s evil, there are several ways to protect yourself and your environment.
Online Scams – What You Need To Know
“Smart people get scammed.” The first chapter in Frank Abagnale’s book, “Scam Me If You Can,” and the best place to begin. If you’re like most, you probably think it will never happen to you. You might be thinking, “I wouldn’t fall for something so obvious,” or perhaps you have put measures into place that will prevent it. You may have a fantastic, undecipherable, complex password, and you never, ever click on links in emails from strangers. Ok, I’ll give you points for that; you’re off to a great start.
Master Brainpower For Success
Do we take our brains for granted? Designed to solve problems, the human brain helps us to survive, make decisions, be creative, and think strategically. Humans can use their brains to imagine, make things up, fantasize. But the brain needs to be exercised, just like any other muscle in our body. Failing to do so can leave it soft and not functioning as it should.
