The stress of tax season is nothing more than one big headache for millions of Americans–quite literally. Tax time brings on added stress, and many of us need to take precautions to avoid serious headaches. According to the National Headache Foundation, an organization dedicated to funding research and various treatment options, stress is one of [...]

E-mail newsletters are an effective way to promote your writing business. This article will elaborate on how to write an informative newsletter that can result in new clients and writing opportunities. Your Goal What is your goal? Would you like your newsletter to teach, entertain, and reach new clients? Write down what you would like [...]

Being a writer is not easy. Writers have to endure rejection, getting ignored and writer’s block. But for those who have a passion for writing, it is all worth it. So how does one sail through the hard times and stay successful? Here are some tips I’ve gathered from other writers. ~ Stay focused. The [...]

Web wunderkind Stephan Paternot co-founded Theglobe.com, which represented both the best and worst of New Economy business trends. It was a bold company with seemingly unlimited resources, built upon a shaky foundation. In November 1998, Paternot was transformed from an obscure twenty-something Cornell graduate into a media sensation. Stock in his online company soared to [...]

A well-crafted cover letter, packaged with a resume, is like wearing the perfect coat over eveningwear; there are only certain kinds of outerwear that can be worn with that type of attire. For example, you would not wear a ski jacket over an evening dress. While some may down play the importance of the cover [...]

You’ve been searching Brilliantpeople and have found the perfect job. Problem is, you need to e-mail a scannable resume to the recruiter. Will your standard resume work, with its bullets and fancy heading? Not quite. However, you will need it as we create a new version from your old resume. Here’s how it works: Your [...]

The saying goes “You attract more flies with honey, than you do with vinegar.” The same is true with web sites. By providing the “honey” to your web site visitors, they’ll be more likely to stick with your web site. This will result in increased profits and exposure for your business. However, creating an effective [...]

Are companies embracing different cultures? Corporate success may depend upon the acceptance and implementation of a diverse workplace. Multicultural employees may struggle in an environment that, perhaps unintentionally, ignores them. Eliminating qualified people of diverse backgrounds from the corporate talent pool will hurt any business in the long run. According to Anna Cabral, President of [...]

In the past few years, online shopping has become very popular. Whether you are buying a book at Amazon.com or sending flowers to your mom, it is very easy to click, shop and order. However, there are several common mistakes that new online shoppers make. Mistake 1: Not comparison shopping It’s very easy to sit [...]

It’s what you’ve been waiting for a long time. Being able to wake up and not have to rush around getting the kids ready for school and you ready for work. Becoming a new stay at home mom, especially after years of working, can take some adjusting. Here are some tips to ease the adjustment. [...]