Updated July 2019A few days before Christmas 2018 the US government began a partial shutdown and in the weeks that followed nearly 800,000 workers helped to confirm an alarming statistic, that nearly 4 out of 5 American workers live paycheck to paycheck.To make matters worse, 70% of them claim to be in … Continue Reading
Surviving an Economic Disaster – Tips for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, it’s important to be prepared for any unexpected downturns.Staying ahead of the curve, and having a plan in place if the economy dips, is vital inmaintaining your small business in times of hardship. Here are 5 tips on the best way tofoolproof your business so you can survive an … Continue Reading
6 Real Reasons You Must Think Like an Entrepreneur
I first published a version of this article in 2015 and in the midst of our current crisis, I was reminded of it. The thought of a global pandemic didn't occur to me when I wrote it, but my situation at the time humbled me in a similar way. You may know what I mean. If you've ever been unemployed for … Continue Reading
Gigs and Hustles
10 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs for Beginners
Hello fellow writers, I’m glad you found my review on some of the best places to find freelancing writing jobs (for beginners).I have a soft spot … Continue Reading
21 Places You Can Recycle Old Phones for Fast Cash
Recycling old phones for cash won't make you rich, but it could be a decent side hustle for the right person.Or maybe you've just got an old … Continue Reading
Lifestyle
The Attention Diet – Stop Being a Victim of The Attention Economy!
Note - I share my Attention Diet tools and strategies at the end of this post. A few weeks ago, I was listening to a podcast and a rhetorical question was asked…“When was the last time you were happy?”It was only a … Continue Reading
What Is The Future of Work? The Fall of Humans in a World Without Jobs
"I predict the Internet will soon go spectacularly supernova and in 1996 catastrophically collapse."~ – Robert Metcalfe, 1995 (founder of Ethernet and 3Com)Imagine… 20 years ago, experts debated whether the internet … Continue Reading