Many Americans couldn’t wait to say goodbye to 2020. This last year may have maxed out your coping skills and ability to be optimistic, but you can still start the new year right with a fresh set of mental wellness habits to keep you focused and positive. Why is mental wellness so important? For starters, paying attention […]
Month: January 2021
30-Day Challenge: Random Acts of Kindness
Did you know that performing random acts of kindness can profoundly affect your attitude, outlook and even your health? That’s according to the Mayo Clinic, which also says practicing kind acts can “rewire your brain” to help you be more present to others while boosting your mood. For some people, the more random an act of kindness […]
Do You Know About These 8 Surprising Heart Attack Triggers?
You probably already know many of the factors that increase your risk of a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. These include: A family history of cardiovascular events Obesity Diabetes Stress Lack of exercise Smoking Excessive drinking Uncontrolled high blood pressure and high cholesterol According to the Centers for Disease […]
Four Popular Diets: Is One Right for You?
There are so many popular diets these days that it can be difficult to sort fad from functional, especially when your best friend, relative, or neighbor swears by their fancy new way of eating. Finding a diet that helps you develop better eating habits is extremely beneficial, and special diets are especially necessary for those […]
Create a Cozy Sanctuary With These 7 Winter Home Décor Ideas
Winter officially kicks off with the winter solstice, which takes place in the Northern Hemisphere between December 20th and 23rd. This year the winter solstice is on Monday, December 21st but the exact timing depends on the year. The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. More minutes of daylight are slowly […]
Second Time Around: How to Shine When Raising Your Children’s Children
According to recent research, the number of grandparents raising their grandchildren is on the rise: In 2016 The Pew Charitable Trusts reported that 2.9 million Americans were “custodial grandparents,” with legal responsibility for raising their children’s children. And, according to U.S. Census data, 1.5 million of these custodial grandparents are still in the workforce. Grandparents may take on parenting responsibilities […]
The New Stimulus Act: 15 Big Changes That Will Impact Your Small Business
A new coronavirus relief bill was passed by Congress and has been signed into law. If you run a small business, here are 15 things you need to know about it. 1. There is another round of PPP. Who is eligible? The bill authorizes approximately $285 billion for another round of the Paycheck Protection Program that’s […]
Embrace These 5 Mental Wellness Habits to Start the New Year Off Right
Many Americans couldn’t wait to say goodbye to 2020. This last year may have maxed out your coping skills and ability to be optimistic, but you can still start the new year right with a fresh set of mental wellness habits to keep you focused and positive. Why is mental wellness so important? For starters, paying attention […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Branding for Small Business
Branding is an essential component of small business marketing, but its importance can sometimes be lost in the midst of all the other priorities of running a business. Factor in branding’s long-term outlook as well as the challenges of measuring its impact in the short run, and it can be tempting to leave it to the […]
Online Reputation Management: Why It’s Important and How to Protect Yourself and Your Small Business
Your business’s good reputation is one of its greatest assets. It differentiates you from the competition, and customers will pay a premium to do business with a reliable company they can trust. In the past, a business’s reputation was established over time by word of mouth. Today, thanks to the Internet, reputations can quickly rise […]
