The economic recovery for most is much slower than the news would lead you to believe. Many people ask themselves, "How can I supplement my income so I can provide more for my family?" The perceived hot trend to accomplish this goal is doing business on the Internet, but it is not as easy as … Continue reading Should You Open Your Own Online Store?
Back to School: It’s Make-It-or-Break-It Time for the Economy
Spending this fall for students K-12 is expected to drop 12%, according to a National Retail Federation survey reported in The Wall Street Journal. The average that will be spent on each kid is $634.78, down from $688.62 in 2012. Even those going to college are expecting decreases from $836.80 this year [compared to] $907.22 … Continue reading Back to School: It’s Make-It-or-Break-It Time for the Economy
To Give or Not to Give
Every day, we read about famous Americans supporting nonprofit organizations, [whether it's] Warren Buffett, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, [the] Lilly Endowment, the Walton Family Foundation or the Ford Foundation. [Many wealthy] and middle-class Americans [alike] give because it is the right thing to do, and they do not need recognition because philanthropy is … Continue reading To Give or Not to Give
Charity is in Our DNA
Since the beginning of America, we have been a giving people. [I]n 1630, [Pilgrams] relied on each other to survive the harsh winters. The settlers raised each other’s barns, hosted quilting bees for the community, and built common areas in their towns. Benjamin Franklin, the founding father of American volunteerism, [...] gathered volunteers to sweep … Continue reading Charity is in Our DNA
Sequestration: Public-school Kids, Teachers the Big Losers
Here we are at the end of another school year, and, once again, teachers throughout the United States are facing uncertainty. Will they have a job next school year, and, if so, will their classroom balloon to unmanageable sizes? Congress has not acted, and now the impact of sequestration on federal educational programs is beginning … Continue reading Sequestration: Public-school Kids, Teachers the Big Losers
From Pit Bulls & Parolees to the Dog in Your House, April is Their Month
“Did you know April has more pet-awareness events than any other month? [There are more than] 10 national events, including ASPCA's Prevention of Animal Cruelty and the Red Cross Pet First Aid Awareness. Why do we care so much about our pets for us to celebrate them in so many different ways in just one … Continue reading From Pit Bulls & Parolees to the Dog in Your House, April is Their Month
Pet Care: Why Don’t We Care Every Month of the Year?
April has more pet-awareness events than any other time of year. It is the ASPCA’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, [the] American Red Cross’ National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, National Heart-worm Awareness Month, National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, National Pet ID Week, National Kids and Pets Day, National Hairball Awareness Day, World … Continue reading Pet Care: Why Don’t We Care Every Month of the Year?
Kaplan University Collegiate Entrepreneurs Meets Marc Joseph
Full interview here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchise-interviews/2013/03/27/kaplan-university-collegiate-entrepreneurs-meets-marc-joseph
DollarDays Expanding Online Business with Bongo
DollarDays, the hugely successful online wholesale distributor, has recently joined forces with Bongo International to offer customers located worldwide the same unbeatable discounts and superior service that U.S. clients have enjoyed for over 12 years. Bongo International is a well-established global e-commerce solution providing U.S. retailers access to international markets with no change to their … Continue reading DollarDays Expanding Online Business with Bongo
DollarDays Wants to Help You Help a Family in Need Anonymously
“During the holidays, we see an outpouring of thoughtfulness to those who are less fortunate, but what about after the holidays, when the outpouring of good intention ends? "Unfortunately, the holidays are not the only time families need help. It's 12 months a year—there are always families in need. Some families have had their breadwinner … Continue reading DollarDays Wants to Help You Help a Family in Need Anonymously