“Street-Smart” Shortcuts to Help You Get What You Want, Creatively …

Machines have pause buttons. Humans don’t. In the proverbial "rat race", we all need pit stops to avoid running out of gas, blowing gaskets or having our wheels come off. Anyone who goes non-stop at mach speed will soon burn out. If you think you do better...

When I listed my summer home for sale, the realtor said I would have to take a huge loss. Why? Because I did not get Building Permits when contractors installed a central air conditioning system, additional fuse boxes, electrical wiring and new copper...

Teaching kids responsibility can be a chore. Or it can be many chores. When you give children the opportunity to earn money, by doing chores, they will someday thank you for it! All you have to do is show them how they can earn money in order to get the...

Years ago, many individual billboard owners were charging advertisers exorbitant fees, especially if the advertiser wanted a directional billboard before a particular exit. Some of these prime locations were more expensive and harder to find than a wrecker...

First decide what product or service you want to provide. Then, seek potential buyers or clients. Since you are not looking for investors at this point, you do not need a comprehensive business plan or detailed financial projection. For starters, all you...

You say you don’t know anybody at the party? No problem! Many of the guests come from far and wide and have never met the other guests. At a typical wedding reception, you’ll find the names of the bride and groom on entrance signs and napkins. Just...

This is a “win-win” negotiation approach! President Trump uses this strategy in one form or another, as do all shrewd negotiators. Here is how it works: Simply submit an opening proposal that the other party will agree to and get their firm commitment....

My son called me from Carmax and said he had found the car he wanted, but there was at least a two to three hour wait to see a sales rep. The greeter apologized and told him, “Saturday is our busiest day. Can you come back Monday when we’re not so busy?”...

Are you Working too hard? That “someday”, when you can finally relax and take it easy could be here right now! All you have to do is work smarter – not harder. Start by simply analyzing, organizing and prioritizing your schedule. Then, schedule...