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Life insurance is vital to your financial planning if you have young children or someone who depends on your income. Most people know that life insurance helps your family if you pass away and they lose your income. But did you know that, in some cases, life insurance can also be a savings tool to […]

The age of AI is here. Three in four small business owners report that they are interested in using it in their business. Yet, 46% say they have a beginner’s level of understanding of what it can do for them, according to a poll of 480 businesses across the U.S. by Constant Contact. This leaves

Michael Costello dressed Beyoncé in a handsewn white lace and nude mesh dress for the Grammy Awards in 2014. This was four years after the fashion designer competed in the eighth season of Project Runway. He came in fourth and also appeared in the first season of Project Runway All Stars—but he claims the Beyoncé

Decision-making doesn’t need to be difficult. But as a starting point, small business entrepreneurs and corporate teams alike must engage in thoughtful strategic planning. That includes understanding and gaining an advantage over larger competitors through knowledge of your position in the competitive landscape. Here is where conducting a SWOT analysis can help. SWOT analysis templates

Being the first woman to make it to the top of your industry makes you a pioneer. But to do it in the alcohol beverage industry makes you something even better: the torchbearer for all the other whiskey-making women watching you. That’s the case for Lexie Phillips, who was named assistant distiller in early 2020,

Emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a pivotal role in shaping our futures. Mastering the components of emotional intelligence makes relationship-building easier, both personally and professionally, and is critical to developing effective leadership skills. It even plays a role in boosting your personal motivation. While your intelligence quotient (IQ) may help you navigate problems and find solutions,

We learn early to treat others as we want to be treated, but sometimes it pays to do the opposite. Your spouse might crave positive reinforcement, for instance, though it does nothing for you. You might live and die by the completion of your to-do list, while your boss might prioritize open-ended discussion. Approaching your

Have you ever dreamed about regularly sleeping in on a weekday? Do you dream of spontaneously traveling to a new place for a few months? Or perhaps you just want to be in charge of your time every day without answering to an employer? If any of these scenarios sound ideal, you may be dreaming

You’ve heard it before: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the best predictor of highly successful people. They’re emotionally balanced, in tune with their gut and have the innate ability to listen, empathize, creatively solve problems and basically take over the world. The good news is, you can improve and develop your emotional intelligence over time with

Burnout is at an all-time high since the spring of 2021. And as of this past May, employee productivity had declined for five straight quarters. At a time when workers are still coming up for air following the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to take time off work. It seems counterintuitive, but science shows that