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Become a Successful Teen Entrepreneur
Who says you need to wait until later in life to begin pursuing your dreams? If you aspire to be a successful entrepreneur and are in your teens, you’re in good company. In fact, some of today’s best known entrepreneurs and business professionals began in their teenage years, and many teenage entrepreneurs have even been able to make millions before even technically reaching “adulthood.” It’s never too early to kick-start your dreams, and there are a few guidelines that may help you get started.
Where are Women Directors?
My premise is simple: better boards equal better companies. The market is demanding increased transparency and accountability. New compliance mandates, regulation and shareholder activism are the drivers. At the same time, …
How to Create a Spending Plan
One of the most common topics I’ve encountered while promoting financial literacy as CEO of Pay Your Family First is spending management. Many people focus on earnings without figuring out how and when they are going to distribute (spend) that money. They understand that to be successful, you should keep debts in check and save for the future—they simply don’t know how to make it happen. Everyone spends money. Having a spending plan allows us to be intentional about spending and provides a roadmap to financial goals.
How to Expand Your Business Internationally
Many of the business owners I mentor love a challenge and are always looking for new opportunities to grow. One of the opportunities that many consider after they have attained …
Money and Relationships: Taking Emotion out of Money
We have all heard the old adage never to talk about politics and religion in a social setting. But another topic that often fuels dissent is money and relationships. In …
Why is it Important for Students to be Financially Literate?
The repercussions of the financial decisions we make when we are young can often last years—or even a lifetime. Those who are not provided the opportunity to learn how money …
Tips on Hiring the Right Keynote Speaker
Hiring the right keynote speaker will determine the success of an event. If you hire the perfect person, your audience will be captivated, inspired and moved. But more importantly, they …
How to Keep Your Marketing Mix Fresh
A box of chocolate Turtles is one of life’s great pleasures. But as delicious as they are, I wouldn’t want to eat them every day. Even the most refined, best-tasting …
Creating a Brilliant Ad Campaign | Advertising Strategies
Creating a brilliant ad campaign doesn’t happen overnight—even though some seem to instantly become part of our cultural psyche. Nike’s “Just Do It” and Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef?” campaigns are …
Four Debt Management Strategies
For many, financial independence is key to living a happy and healthy life. Living debt-free is what many aspire to, but the growing cost of living makes this more and …
