According to the research conducted by National Education Association (NEA), the number of students enrolled in special education programs in the U.S. has risen to 30% over the past 10 years. The research also found out that today every general education classroom in the U.S. includes students with learning disabilities. Three out of every four uniquely challenged students spend a part or their entire day at school. It has also been observed that as the number of students has increased in special education programs, the supply of special education teachers and instructors has not kept pace. There has been a shortage of well-trained instructors in special education. There is one tool … [Read more...]
How to Properly Balance Work & Personal Life
Whether you are a CEO of a Fortune 500 company or running a small local business, balancing your work and your personal life is a common obstacle. Long to-do lists, constant phone calls, full email inboxes can happen to the best of us. Even when it seems like establishing a work-life balance seems impossible, these following 5 steps will help you get back on track. #1: Prioritize Daily #2: Practice Saying No #3: Delegate Wisely #4: Separate Work from Home #5: Make Gradual Changes Read more from this article on how these 5 steps can help you establish work-life balance. … [Read more...]
Love, Marriage and Future Business Partner?
Marriage is a partnership that needs solid boundaries in order to succeed. The same goes for a business. It is a partnership, but in a different context. Before starting a business with your spouse, consider asking each other some very important questions. What value do you see in this endeavor? What is more important; your marriage or this business? Read more here from Lolly Daskal, a leadership coach and CEO from Lead from Within. She has great tips on what to do before you jump into a business venture with your spouse. … [Read more...]
Stress and How Successful People Overcome It
Anxiety is a pivotal emotion that we all experience. When our bodies are put into stressful situations, our performance levels peak and we can perform better. However, not everyone is capable to handling stress the same way. If you find yourself in a stressful situation and feel your performance will take a hit, follow these 5 steps to regain control over your emotions. Stress rears its ugly head on daily basis, but it is how you respond to “that stress” that matters most. … [Read more...]
Lifelong Learning is Imperative for a Lifetime of Success
The world is ever-changing. Markets and segments evolve year after year. Expanding your mind is a key factor to your success. "An often overlooked yet simple way to improve is to increase your knowledge by being a self-starter." It is important to be an active listener so you can be a lifetime learner. Check out this article on Entrepreneur’s website to learn why we should all strive to be lifelong learners. … [Read more...]
Financial, Mortgage & Real Estate Q&A Event
Buying a home in the near future? Starting a family? Saving for retirement? There is no time like the present to be prepared for your financial future. Professionals and consumers are welcome to attend at no cost. No salesman, just an informal session to answer your financial questions in a relaxed setting. Join us on August 25th from 6-7:30pm. Be sure to RSVP to the event through our Facebook page invite. We hope to see you there and be able to provide you with answers to some of your financial questions. … [Read more...]
10 Easy Solutions to Business Writing Problems
Never underestimate the importance of good writing. Especially in the world of digital business, it is often your only “voice.” If your first email to a potential customer is dull, confusing, and riddled with grammatical errors, you will likely lose the customer. If a memo to employees is unclear, you may end up with confused workers and incorrectly done work. 10 Easy Solutions to Business Writing Problems out of Entrepreneur Magazine gives some simple tips, tricks, and troubleshooting solutions to help you in your writing. I’ve given you the top three here: Use strong verbs- weak verbs make writing look dull Avoid pretentious or confusing words- keep the words short and … [Read more...]
Don’t Wave a Red Flag to the IRS
Tax time can be stressful: meeting deadlines, finding invoices and receipts, and figuring out how much to write off while avoiding an audit. An accountant can alleviate some of the stress, but not all of it! A colleague of mine published these tips in their newsletter, figured I’d share. Here’s a list of things to avoid if you would prefer NOT to undergo an IRS audit: Eleven Red Flags The IRS Looks For: 1.) Forgetting to claim income that is already being reported to the IRS. 2.) ROUND numbers are always a flag. 3.) Large deductions for travel & entertainment. Computer programs at the IRS establish norms. Taxpayers that are outliers are at a higher risk of audit. In … [Read more...]
4 Questions to Ask Before Taking the Entrepreneurial Plunge
According to Bloomberg, 80% of new businesses fail. This is certainly something to ponder. You need to know if you’re prepared for what you’re getting into before you considering jumping off as an entrepreneur. Entrepreneur magazine suggests you ask yourself these four essential questions so you can set yourself up for success: Are you comfortable with absolutely zero structure? Entrepreneurship is chaotic! Do you have financial stability? It can take a long time for your new business to start making you money. Are you entering new territory? Don’t get in over your head! Start in a field in which you’re familiar. Do you change jobs every two … [Read more...]