Boost Your Brain Power
Boost Your Brain Power The mind is a muscle and according to a recent article published in Success Magazine, our brains start to power down in our early 40s! I imagine that like me, everyone wants to hang on to that brain power and do whatever it takes to make that “mind muscle” work for you. Lets identify some of the things that contribute to this mind weakening and talk about how to avoid them. Contributors to diminished brain power: Frequently and quickly switching back and forth between tasks Over focusing, remembering every little detail The need to instantly respond to...
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Optimistic Entrepreneurs San Diego is home to many optimistic entrepreneurs- why not join them! San Diego entrepreneur and San Diego business attorney Gary Quackenbush can help! According to a recent Union Tribune article, San Diego entrepreneurs have hit an all time high in optimism. The article references the Union Bank Small Business Economy Survey, a survey of 631 entrepreneurs on the West Coast. The survey found that overall, business owners have the most optimistic outlook since 2012 with nearly one third of surveyed entrepreneurs havaing hired new employees in 2014. Nine...
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Tax Day Freebies 2015 Happy April! Here is our list of some awesome tax day freebies. And trust us, this is no April fools, they’re all real deals! Here is our list of free or discounted things you can take advantage of on or around tax day April 15th. Bruegger’s Bagels- April 12 through 15, customers can get a bag of 13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese flavors for $10.40 (save about $3.50) Boston Market – On April 15th get two half-chicken individual meals for $10.40. Each meal includes half a rotisserie chicken, a choice of two sides, and cornbread. Office Depot- Free...
Read MoreCommon Tax Mistakes: Tax Season 2015
Common Tax Mistakes: Tax Season 2015 With tax season in full swing its time to remind ourselves of the common mistakes that tax payers make when filing taxes. A recent article published by ABC News outlines some of the most common tax mistakes made by filers each year. Many of these mistakes can be avoided by proper planning and organization and a good, thorough proofreading of your return. Want more return filing advice? The IRS lists out their top 8 common tax mistakes in this article. Here are the highlights. Social Security Numbers: Be sure to double check your SSN, that of your spouse...
Read More5 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read
5 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read How to Win Friends and Influence People Dale Carnegie If you haven’t read this book already, you really should. Almost any list of the top books on leadership, interpersonal communication, relationships and success contain this title because of its simplicity and real value. Learn from Dale Carnegie, one of human relations’ forerunners, as he shares stories of common people like most of us and greats such as Abraham Lincoln, Charles Schwab, John D. Rockefeller and many more. His overarching message? If you care about others, they will care about...
Read More2015: A Year of Strengths for the Entrepreneur
2015: A Year of Strengths for the Entrepreneur In a world where we are constantly being pushed to be perfect, we often get caught up in overcoming weaknesses. While this isn’t necessarily bad, per se, it may not be the most effective. What if we decided to focus not on what our weaknesses are but to put our time and energy into developing our strengths? In the context of this article, strengths will be referred to as the combination of one’s personal and individual skills, knowledge and talents. Donal O. Clifton, the father of strengths based leadership, defines these...
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