Archive for May, 2011
Best of the Month May 2011: Posts You May Have Missed
We’ve started a new feature at ESBJournal for 2011 – a “Best of the Month” post that will be published at the end of each month. We know that you are busy, and may occasionally miss an article that could be of use to you in your business. This roundup is the best of the [...]
Reporting Identity Theft Can Pay Dividends
Identity theft is an invasive weed negatively affecting our nation in many ways. With $54 billion in losses each year, the crime of identity theft is adding to our national debt.
Combining Fashion & Compassion
An increasing number of Americans have discovered an ingenious way to look stylish, feel comfortable and help others all at the same time.
Maximizing Your Nest Egg and Making it Last
Income annuities benefit from an insurer’s pooling of risks with other annuitants to allow you to maximize what’s left of your nest egg and ensure your savings last a lifetime.
Businesses Go Greener to Protect the Planet
Growing a greener business can offer many benefits—saving money, engaging employees and helping to attract new customers.
Smart Business Moves to Texas
Good news about jobs: According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers created over 200,000 net new private sector jobs last year. Better news for many companies is that Texas alone created more than half of them.
Texas, it seems, remains a magnet for corporations. There are a variety of reasons why companies move, [...]
Mirassou Winery Announces Bright Ideas Grant Program
Mirassou Winery has announced its inaugural Bright Ideas grant program. Targeting those with innovative ideas, the program is inspired by the Mirassou Family’s more than 155 year history, making them America’s oldest winemaking family. Built on a winemaking legacy that is steeped in entrepreneurism, innovation and empowerment and passed down through strong women, the Mirassou [...]
Do Your Spring C.L.E.A.N – ing Now
Shama Kabani, author of the best-selling book, “The Zen of Social Marketing,” founder and chief executive officer of The Marketing Zen Group, recommends that every business-and individual for that matter-put on their apron and rubber gloves and do a little online Spring C.L.E.A.N-ing. This acronym details exactly how to clean an online identity and image.
Employers Are From Mars, Workers Are From Venus
Workers perceive college degrees as less important for job success than employers do, they rate their job performance higher than their bosses rate it and don’t plan to learn a foreign language—even though employers say there’s a growing demand for language skills in the global economy.
New Color & Logo But the Message Remains the Same
This is an open letter to my readers – your comments and feedback are appreciated.
You may have noticed we’ve recently made a few changes here at ESBJournal.com.
While overall I’m pleased with the results, I’d like to share the impetus behind the changes; which, I must tell you, was anything but pleasant.
It all started with a [...]
Market for Green Occupations is Growing
A combination of legislation and activism is inspiring companies to consider the “green” side to their business.
A Little Cloud Help Makes a Big Difference
If you’re a small-business professional, you don’t want to be bogged down with technology issues even for a second. When it comes to working with the best technology tools, you can tap into cloud productivity services and work with ease from almost anywhere on virtually any device, without the need to manage servers.
Bringing Balance Back to the Economy
CEOs at S&P Fortune 500 companies averaged $11.4 million in pay last year, a 23 percent raise from the previous year. How many people do you know who got a raise last year?
Toolkit Offers Money-Saving Ideas for Business
As gas prices continue to climb, commuters are looking for more affordable options for getting to work.
Making a Personal Connection With the Young
One of the most sought after things Millennials are seeking in consumer engagements are knowledge and information about a product and the company behind it.
Steps for Catching Up with Old 401(K)s
Having accounts in more than one place can make keeping tabs more difficult. Rolling over your balances into one account helps to ensure you can properly track and manage your savings to help you pursue your retirement goals.
Celebrating 100 Years of the Race that Changed Everything
There’s more to the old adage “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” than many people realize.
