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Shop small, do big things for your community Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story! You’re IT Falcone Creative […]

American motorists can expect to pay more on their summer road trips, Forbes.com reports. The average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded is expected to reach $2.74, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). That’s a 14 percent boost over last year’s seasonal average of $2.41 a gallon and would be the highest […]

More American employees are working remotely, and for longer periods, than ever before. In the spirit of spring, here’s some expert advice on how to clean up your home office, increase your efficiency, and reduce your stress, courtesy of writer NJ Goldston and Forbes.com. According to a 2017 Gallup survey, approximately 43 percent of employed […]

According to an August 3, 2015 Harvard Business Review article entitled, “You’re Already More Persuasive Than You Think,” Vanessa K. Bohns explains why people consistently underestimate their influence, and offers some practical suggestions on how to make better requests and be more persuasive in work and life. Have you ever shied away from making a […]

It’s not uncommon for busy professionals to have a side job to help makes ends meet, or just make some extra “fun money,” even if they have a good job or thriving business. If you’re busy with work and family, here are 8 side business ideas with some help from U.S. News & World Reports […]

As many business travelers know, a well planned and prepared trip is an enjoyable and usually successful trip. No matter how often you travel, or for how long, here are more expert travel tips from H.O. Maycotte, contributor to Forbes magazine. A note about airline points programs. It’s a good idea for you, or your […]

They’re smart, successful and it’s worth it for you to take their advice. But who advised them? Here, some of the most influential business leaders in the world of media, finance, technology and more share the best advice they ever received, courtesy of Entrepreneur.com. Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group “The truth is, rules […]

By Hoyt Livery of New Canaan CT Are you the type of worker who keeps your nose down and work ethic up, generally avoiding office chit chat and water-cooler talk? According to the Boston Globe article, “Office small talk is part of business, too,” engaging in occasional and appropriate small talk with coworkers can prove […]

The New Year is always a time for reflection, when we decide to accomplish our personal goals: lose weight, spend more time with family, or stop smoking. But what about our professional goals? January is also a great time to re-solidify your work goals. Here are some professional resolutions to consider from the article, “10 […]