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
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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
What Happens When Unemployment Runs Dry?
[According to Forbes], short-term unemployment—six months or less—was 4.9% [in January 2013], [...] only 0.7% above the pre-recession rate. Long-term unemployment [...] is at 3%, which is three times higher than before the recession. The long-term unemployed make up 38% of all workers without jobs. This troubling [statistic] not only [affects] the societal safety net … Continue reading What Happens When Unemployment Runs Dry?
Nominate a Small Business to Win in DollarDays’ $5,000 Giveaway
“If you know anything about DollarDays, the nation's premier online wholesaler, then you know we are committed to the success of small businesses everywhere,” said DollarDays' CEO, Marc Joseph. “This commitment is evident in a myriad of ways—from wholesale and closeout pricing on over 225,000 products to several online business opportunities to a monthly $5,000 merchandise giveaway. … Continue reading Nominate a Small Business to Win in DollarDays’ $5,000 Giveaway
Is Entrepreneurship Dead in America?
Over 200 years ago, James Madison wrote, “[T]he greater proportion of citizens who are their own masters, the more free, the more independent, and the more happy must be society itself.” Entrepreneurship is a critical measurement of our country’s political vitality and our own personal liberties. The more independent citizens become, power and responsibility will … Continue reading Is Entrepreneurship Dead in America?