Planning

Resolutions – Bah!

Resolution Smezolution! The beginning of a CBS television show we watched recently, really got me thinking.  The scene was not integral to the overall plot, but it set the stage.  I was struck because it was so typical.  Two boys of about 12 years of age were hanging out together at the end of a [...]

Is This the Right Time to Start a Business?

Is this really the right time to be opening a business?  I mean with the economy and all? I answer these questions with a yes and a no.  Here are the factors that I believe should be seriously considered before beginning any business at any time, but especially now. First, it really depends on a [...]

Do I Need to Have an EIN for my Business?

Do I need to have an EIN for my business? I get asked this question pretty frequently, and my answer is always the same:  “It depends..”  What does it depend on? First, for those who are unsure, an EIN is an Employer Identification Number or Federal Tax Number which may be obtained from the IRS. [...]

New Year Resolutions

Now, when I sit down and plan my work strategic plan, all I have to do is ask myself is how each action will work to bring more joy into my life.

Research a Job and then Decide!

As clients are going through career change, many ideas and opportunities present themselves. Having choices, without solid information, can make decision making difficult. Here are some suggestion to help make the process easier

Resolutions Depend on You!

As you set your goals and make your plans to achieve them, holding yourself to be resolute of character means you have boldness and firmness of purpose. How wonderful to move forward boldly!When you prove that you truly hold a strong desire to succeed, things will start to fall into place.

Get Your Support System in Place for Your Career Change

As you are going through this unsettled time of career change, it is important to develop a good support system.

I've Got an Interview! – Part II

I’ve Got An Interview! Now What? (Please see  previous post for Part I) Let’s take a look at the actual interview.  What is going on during an interview?  By the time you meet, the recruiter has already looked at your resume, they know what you’ve done and your successes, so what’s this whole meeting about [...]

Seeing the Change

How clear is your journey? A client of mine recently lamented that she has not landed another position, despite being laid off for nearly three months. “I feel as if I haven’t accomplished a thing during this time and I’ve gotten no where.”  This made me chuckle a little.  This client is hard extremely working [...]

Spring into Action With a Plan

Spring is here! The shortened daylight, colder weather, festivities, concerns and added burdens of the winter months have come to an end. The brighter weather has lit a bit of a fire under me and given me new energies to put into my goals.  This is perhaps because spring is the season of change and [...]