L ately, I’ve been receiving a few questions regarding annuities. As I only have a basic understanding of annuities , I emailed Brian Poncelet (CFP and insurance specialist) to provide more details on on the types of annuities. For those of you fresh to the concept, investors who purchase an annuity would pay a lump sum to an insurance company and receive … Read More

Many businesses that target the small business market agonize over how carving out a leadership position in the SME space. Some put on awards programs (think of Ernst & Young with its Entrepreneur of the Year program), some put out specialty publications and newsletters (think Visa , some of the banks), some sponsor SME websites and blogs. I’d like to … Read More

SXSW Interactive this year was all about ethonomics, or social media for social change. “How do we create a future we want to live in?” Danah Boyd asked in her keynote on “Privacy and Publicity in the Digital Age,” based on her career’s worth of astute investigations into young people’s use of social media. She asked important questions about how … Read More

Would you feel safe driving on electric glass? A startup called Solar Roadways is betting on it. Armed with $100,000 from the U.S Department of Transportation, the company set off on a quest to produce the Solar Road Panel, an energy-generating device made from solar cells and glass that is intended to replace asphalt on roads. And now, just over … Read More

I’ve been writing and thinking a lot lately about social media . And I think the reason is that, despite the hype about Facebook and Twitter and blogging and YouTube, none of these things has actually changed the way most businesses market, sell or operate. So are they just fancy new toys and timewasters, useful in some ways, but more … Read More

I’ve been writing and thinking a lot lately about social media . And I think the reason is that, despite all the hype about Facebook and Twitter and blogging and YouTube , none of these things has come close to changing the way businesses market, sell or operate. So are they just fancy new toys and timewasters? Or simply cluttered … Read More

Once you’ve mastered your online marketing system and you’re growing your list on a daily basis, this is a good time to then set about creating additional offerings for your subscribers. This is where you start to look at your Product & Marketing Funnel and see where the gaps are and where new products can fit. If you’re like most … Read More

Lots of surprises in today’s profile of Brett Wilson , “the Dragon with a heart,” in the Toronto Star. Writer Jennifer Wells describes her interview with him as ”one part business, three parts psychoanalysis.” • First she hints about a significant other* in his life. • She explores his disdain for Toronto financiers when he was financing oil and gas … Read More

Your closet should be one of the most valued spaces in your home. After all, it houses all the garments that make you look and feel fabulous! Watch as Laurie shares some valuable tips for keeping your closet organized and functional. Related posts: Five Tips for Dressing the REAL You Creating A Healthy Closet Be Passionate About YOU!

Original Source … Read More

C hanging jobs can be an extremely stressful time. It can also be a great transition with better opportunities for growth. There are certain things you can do to make the transition go as smoothly as possible. Some things are out of your control. Others may need some work to manage well. Jobs like relationships, are sometimes difficult to end. … Read More