As we begin to enter [...] fall, [charitable] organizations like churches, the Salvation Army, the United Way and the American Red Cross are beginning [to finalize] their plans to help the homeless in their communities [through the winter]. This is a tradition that Americans have repeated for decades. Most cities and government agencies are making … Continue reading Cold & Forgotten: How We Can Help the Homeless
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Has America Given up on Arts Education?
Here we are heading into another school year, and, once again, communities all across America are struggling with funding cutbacks that affect teachers, school programs and school facilities. Much like marketing is the first department to be cut back when a business has to downsize, the arts-education departments are the first to lose funding when … Continue reading Has America Given up on Arts Education?
Supporting the Free Market, Empowering Small Businesses
DollarDays is an innovative online wholesale distributor on a mission to level the playing field for growing businesses. By taking manufacturing and distribution to the digital marketplace, the site provides small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and nonprofits with the economic security necessary to take on the challenges of 21st-century entrepreneurship. SMEs have always been the … Continue reading Supporting the Free Market, Empowering Small Businesses
How Do We Include All Kids?
If an American family has an exceptionally bright child, we can usually figure out how to surround them with the right educational opportunities to help them excel. The National Association for Gifted Children estimates there are three million gifted children currently in U.S. classrooms. According to this group’s definition, these are children “who demonstrate or … Continue reading How Do We Include All Kids?
Is Small Business for Me?
There are 28 million small businesses in the United States, according to the [U.S. Small Business Administration, or] SBA. [These businesses] created 63% of new private-sector jobs [last year] and [account for] 42% of private-sector payroll[s]. Headlines are grabbed by young entrepreneurs who are starting high-tech companies, but, in reality, people over 50 own 51% of … Continue reading Is Small Business for Me?
Death of Honor
This month is full of celebrations honoring our military. May 1 is Loyalty Day, which started in the 1920s to counter the rise of communism. [...] May 8 is V-E Day (Victory-in-Europe Day), which commemorates the end of fighting in Europe during World War II. Military Spouse Day is also on May 8 this year, … Continue reading Death of Honor
Top 40 Press Release Examples from the Pros
While writing a good press release is more of an art than a science, there are some tried-and-true strategies that work. To help your next press release land media coverage, we’ve compiled 40 examples of actual press releases that were able to successfully garner publicity. We’ll take a look at each and provide you with … Continue reading Top 40 Press Release Examples from the Pros
Can’t Blame the Teachers for Getting Us into This Mess
In today’s America, why would anyone ever want to become a teacher? The budgets for our classrooms dwindle each year, and teachers continue to take money out of their own pockets to provide their students with supplies. The schools are getting older, and fewer new schools are being built annually. Based on the school shootings … Continue reading Can’t Blame the Teachers for Getting Us into This Mess
Industry VIPs Team up to Provide Powerful Business Information for Women Entrepreneurs
Kim Flynn, business-training expert and motivational speaker for women entrepreneurs, and DollarDays' CEO, Marc Joseph, team up in this webinar to deliver powerful business information for today's women entrepreneurs! Kim Flynn offers three key points to accelerate your business: The top three mistakes women make in businessBuilding your business blueprintDetermining your current stress number Marc … Continue reading Industry VIPs Team up to Provide Powerful Business Information for Women Entrepreneurs
13 Retailers Recognized as Social Media Mavens
Nearly a decade ago, social media was a small fraction of retailers’ marketing mix. Most of the time, businesses were focused on building up their social profiles and pushing out messages and coupons to their followers. But now, the rules of social engagement have changed: best-in-class retailers understand that ongoing communication, information sharing and engagement … Continue reading 13 Retailers Recognized as Social Media Mavens