When you sell your home, carving off a piece of that big check and handing it over to a real estate agent is an unpleasant moment. It’s hard to resist wondering whether you could have sold your home yourself and kept the agent’s commission. There is an alternative that lets you DIY – For Sale...
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Get out your gardening tools and stock up on seeds. Growing your own food provides fresh ingredients for your meals, but you’ll soon see other benefits of home gardens that you may not have expected. Here are six ways to make the most of growing your own vegetables: 1. Control your crops Growing your own...
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If you’re moving out of a home you own, you might be wondering whether to rent your house out or sell it. Both of these options have benefits. It’s important to look at your individual situation and weigh the pros and cons before you decide. Many elements factor into choosing whether to rent or sell...
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Today’s workplace is changing, and the traditional employee-employer relationship is being transformed by contract and freelance employment. That’s a trend that is going to continue, experts say. In fact, the 2017 Freelancing in America study estimates that, by 2027, the majority of all workers will be freelancers.[1] Those looking for the best paying work from...
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Selling products online can have many benefits. Start-up costs are typically lower than those of brick-and-mortar businesses. The internet offers a worldwide audience of customers and on top of that, you get to be your own boss. But as with any enterprise, careful planning is critical for success. You’ll need to determine if there’s demand...
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Restoring a classic car is a labor of love that can pay off in pride and personal satisfaction. Whether it’s a car that has been in your family for many years or a storage find that you got a great deal on, or you want to revive a car you loved as a teenager, there...
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If you’re entering the job market this year, things are looking good. In 2016, studies found that 60% of college graduates accepted a job one to six months after graduation, and 21% accepted a job before graduation. As you set out to land your first job, you’ll likely be called back for several interviews. This...
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It’s one of the top trends in employee benefits right now, and it’s cheaper than retirement plan funding or health insurance. It’s called financial wellness. When done right, it benefits both the employees of small businesses and their employers. “It’s the number one trend in employee benefits because it has a good return on investment,”...
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For the last 40 years, two-car families have been the norm in the United States. And it hasn’t been uncommon for some families to own three or more cars But auto-industry experts now say societal and technological changes could spell the end of the two-car family. “Right now in the U.S., 57% of households have...
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More small businesses are starting podcasts to reach customers. In fact, 89 million people listened to a podcast in 2015, nearly double the number from 2008, according the Pew Research Center. It’s also estimated that 46 million Americans listen to podcasts each month, with the average listener tuning in to about six podcasts each week,...
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For some people, cars aren’t just for driving; they become part of a collection. Whether it’s a particular marque or vehicles from a certain era, collectors have different reasons for wanting to add more cars to their fleet – and oftentimes, it has little to do with driving them. “I collect for a car’s ability...
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The business you are building has been an all-consuming priority, a labor of love. You’ve devoted time and trouble to get the business up and running. Your creativity keeps it growing. You’re a rock of commitment. It’s exactly because you’re so devoted to the business, though, that you might be overlooking business risk factors that...
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Strategic talent management is the top goal of most businesses today, driven by the need to have the right people in the right jobs and keeping them engaged and productive. Not just individuals with the best skills, however. More organizations are finding it important to recruit and hire individuals whose skill sets may be on...
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When it comes to others, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., doesn’t just lend a helping hand, he throws in the gloves, too. This season, the NASCAR star will again auction off four sets of his famous skeleton-themed Alpinestars gloves, with all of the proceeds going to the Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Driven to Give Gloves...
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Once the kids fly the coop, it’s a time of change for parents. For many it can be a time to do things they’ve dreamed about doing – traveling or resuming a sport or hobby they’d set aside. While some might dream about what they’ll do, others dream about what they’ll drive. A family car,...
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