by Financial Professional: Erin Long Don’t you just love tax season? No? Me neither. Like most of my clients, you probably recognize the necessity of taxes, but you don’t want to pay a penny more than your fair share. Before I discuss some tax efficiency strategies, let me be clear that I am not an accountant. I collaborate with CPAs and other tax professionals, but we have different roles. Accountants know tax laws inside and
by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers Last month I shared with you the “big picture” of writing a compelling resume. In order for a resume to be compelling, it must be accurate, visually appealing, and likeable. This month I want to talk about content. Once you are happy with the layout of your resume, you need to refine the wording. What story are you trying to tell the reader? Are you portraying your
by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist What if you could use your strengths, build on them, and focus them in a way that would make you more successful? That’s the idea behind CliftonStrengths (formerly known as StrengthsFinder). What is CliftonStrengths? CliftonStrengths was created by Psychologist Don Clifton. He identified a set of 34 Strengths (traits) that people use to be successful in work and life. This program includes an assessment that ranks your
by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers I hear from people regularly who are struggling with their job search. Some of you have been looking for months with no success. Finding a new job is not easy! So, what can you do? In my experience, it begins with having a compelling resume. A compelling resume should be accurate, visually appealing, and likeable. Accurate Spelling and grammatical mistakes are found in almost one-third of all
by: Kim Shivler, M.Ed. One of the most common platitudes thrown around when it comes to selling is: “People buy from those they Know, Like, and Trust.” This is possibly the most misunderstood selling mantra touted by business coaches and floating around networking circles. Successful business development is much deeper than a simple platitude. Let’s break it down. Know A person has to know you, know about you, or find you in some way in order