I Used To Be Cool: A Personal Assessment

“I Used To Be Cool.”   The sticker was on the back window of a minivan, not very old, but the van had a dent in the rear bumper- driving with kids can be a distraction. The sticker was next to a KSHE-95 Real Rock radio sticker.   I laughed as I sat at the […]

Why Professionals in All Industries Must Adhere to the Law: The Importance of Ethics

If you are a professional, it is important to adhere to the law. This may seem like an obvious statement, but it is something that many people fail to remember. There are many reasons why obeying the law is so important. However, a lot of it has to do with the image of professionals.   […]

5 Tips to Protect Your Business From Internet Defamation

  A business owner is only as successful as their reputation online. Online reviews can make or break your company, and it’s essential to make sure your reputation remains untarnished. It can be stressful to know how to handle false accusations being made about your business on the internet.   On the one hand, you […]

How Discipline Helps in Achieving Goals

How much progress do you want to make on any given day? One step, or a thousand? It all comes down to discipline. Without discipline, it’s difficult for anyone to stay on track and make progress. But with discipline, we can overcome any obstacle and reach our goals – even if they’re big ones. So […]

A $4.5 Billion Bitcoin Theft and Customer Research

How far are you willing to go to understand and fix a problem?   Let’s start with the tenacity required to uncover $4.5 billion in stolen bitcoin.   This Wall Street Journal article explains how investigators uncovered $4.5 Billion in stolen bitcoin. If you want a great overview of bitcoin, W3, and other topics, try […]

How to Keep Your Profits Intact After a Surge of Negative Feedback

Online reviews are always important. This is true, especially in the age of the internet and e-commerce. Online reviews give other consumers a peek at what to expect when purchasing something online. In fact, almost 80% of consumers say they trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. That’s according to a survey for a […]

How To Avoid Employee Lawsuits

Employee lawsuits can happen for all sorts of reasons, such as unwarranted termination, workplace harassment, or other issues. They can be time-consuming, expensive, and disruptive to your business as well as stressful to deal with. A lawsuit can also have a negative impact on your reputation and on employee morale. Avoiding employee lawsuits should be […]

Guilt, Shame, Envy, Jealousy… and Marketing

It’s hard for young people to realize that the life presented on social media posts isn’t real.   My youngest daughter, born in early 2000 (shares a birthday with Elvis) was particularly impacted by this topic. Gen Z is defined as those born between ’97 and 2012, and social media hit this group like a […]

Why You Need To Be Organized With Your Insurance Needs (3 Video Links)

Life can be pretty unpredictable at times, and you never know when you might find yourself in a scenario where it would be best if you have a particular type of insurance.   The cost of not having coverage will usually be a lot greater than what you actually spend for the insurance, so the […]

The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Second Job

Finding a second job can be a daunting task. But there are many benefits to having another job: additional income helps you cover living costs, save for the future, and more. When you’re ready to start your search, this guide will give you the knowledge you need to move forward successfully.   The Purpose of […]