http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com A recent study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the more you know, the more you make. It should come as no surprise to you that less than a high school diploma will make you an average of $22,000 per year and that the addition of a Bachelor's... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-a-degree-worth-765306.html 22nd January 2009 The economy seems to be the talk of the town lately, and for good reason. It seems businesses are falling to the ground all around us. Every day we hear of another that closed its doors. What if you could recession proof your business? To look at it... http://www.a1articles.com/six-way-to-recession-proof-your-business-765304.html 22nd January 2009 You are the same as all of the other businesses around you. Stop and think for a moment about why someone would buy your product or service instead of from the company down the street or in another state. In other words, what makes you different? 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Mary answered... http://www.a1articles.com/what-do-you-struggle-with-in-business-658810.html 07th October 2008 Often times I meet with people who claim they are too busy to maintain their finances, search for a better career or even clean their own home. While I agree that paying a cleaning service $60 per month is a great idea if you could better use that time wi... http://www.a1articles.com/the-simple-life-658808.html 07th October 2008 Yes, the economy is changing. Should you be alarmed? Yes and no. If you are reading this and over fifty or sixty years old, you may be seeing your portfolio taking a nose dive to somewhere south of the equator. If that does not scare you I don't know wha... http://www.a1articles.com/dont-let-the-economy-dictate-your-finances-658806.html 07th October 2008 A recent conversation with a friend reminded me just how important marketing can be. As business owners we often approach things from the standpoint of trying to create things for our market. This is the wrong approach to take. Instead of creating we n... http://www.a1articles.com/are-you-using-social-media-658801.html 07th October 2008 I can usually tell during the first ten minutes of meeting with a prospective client if they are willing to do the work necessary to bring about change in their life, or if they are simply testing the waters. The clients that welcome change are open to... http://www.a1articles.com/when-it-comes-to-change-there-are-two-kinds-of-people-636640.html 12th September 2008 Often times I meet with people who claim they are too busy to maintain their finances, search for a better career or even clean their own home. While I agree that paying a cleaning service $60 per month is a great idea if you could better use that time wi... http://www.a1articles.com/the-simple-life-636638.html 12th September 2008 Even if you are behind on your bills and you cannot find a job needed to support your family, it is important to take time out for regular rest and relaxation. You will not find a long-term successful person who does not schedule regular time for rejuvena... http://www.a1articles.com/relax-and-recharge-let-the-money-flow-in-636635.html 12th September 2008 Do you honestly know where your income goes each month? Most people have in their minds that a certain part of it goes towards groceries, housing, utilities, car payments, movies and the other stuff, but where does the rest of it go? If you have never i... http://www.a1articles.com/know-where-your-money-goes-636634.html 12th September 2008 Alecia wrote me with this very honest and powerful question. 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