Category: Business

  • What should I charge my clients?

    What should I charge my clients?

    A comprehensive guide to curing your indecision If you’ve recently gone into business for yourself, you might be wondering what that magic number is. What should you charge your clients? The answer is: It depends. This question can often be met with both frustration and indecision but here are a few helpful things to consider…

  • Want success? Here are 6 ways you’re saying “I can’t”

    Want success? Here are 6 ways you’re saying “I can’t”

    Are you saying “I can’t” and don’t even know it? Our self doubt can often be cloaked. What is the language that you use to stop yourself? If success is on your mind, it’s important to know all the ways you’re saying “I can’t.” 1. “I dont have the time.” If time is a man-made thing,…

  • How one woman went from making furniture to making bank

    How one woman went from making furniture to making bank

    Ibukun Awosika had never worked in finance a day in her life but somehow managed to become a financial success. In fact, she has a degree in Chemistry and used to manufacture furniture for a living. So, how did a furniture maker land the position as first chairwoman in the history of Nigeria’s largest bank? It all…

  • The selfless woman behind the richest man in the world

    The selfless woman behind the richest man in the world

    Melinda Gates, often referred to as Bill Gates’ other half, is the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She is also viewed as one of the world’s most humble, kind and powerful women. Melinda and Bill work together as a perfect team and family; but alone, Melinda is just as extraordinary.

  • How to design a workspace that facilitates health

    How to design a workspace that facilitates health

    In the 21st century workplace, experiencing strains and work-related illness can be all too common. The dynamics of work itself are changing, and specialists in the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology (yes, it’s a mouthful) have been applying psychological concepts and principles to seek improvement for both the organization, and the individual who works within it.…

  • Dress For The Job You Want: Why the devil is in the details

    Dress For The Job You Want: Why the devil is in the details

    “Dress for the job you want, instead of the job you have.” [lead_text] “The clothes make the man!” [/lead_text] We hear these and similar sentiments often, and seem to associate dressing better with doing better and achieving more in the workforce. But is there actually evidence that “dressing for success” works? How? Do certain clothes…

  • Tony Robbins on the Science of Achievement

    Tony Robbins on the Science of Achievement

    Inside Quest: Tony Robbins on the Science of Achievement features Tom Bilyeu, one of the founders of the successful power-bar company, Quest Nutrition, and one of his biggest inspirations, Tony Robbins, the philanthropist billionaire and master strategist. Tony may have had humble beginnings, but during the interview he discusses the traits and foundations that can be…

  • What could ADHD and workaholism possibly have to do with one another?

    What could ADHD and workaholism possibly have to do with one another?

    We’ve screwed up talking about ADHD. It’s easy to attach your worth to your accomplishments, behaviors, and status. It makes sense, doesn’t it? That’s how we value everything. If something performs well, like an iPhone, then it’s worth a whopping $700. We tend to do that with people, too. If you see someone not “performing”…

  • Evansville public housing in for a treat as private developers come to the rescue

    Evansville public housing in for a treat as private developers come to the rescue

    Evansville, Indiana is home to a diverse range of citizens. Business owners, young married couples and families inhabit this unique city. Evansville is known to be a large trade area for Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. The city has many charms; from the beautiful parks overlooking the Ohio River and a unique Main Street downtown that…