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Are Employees Walking Away with Your Business?

Protecting your business assets using noncompete, confidentiality, and separation agreements Two employees of a hair salon walked out and set up shop several blocks away, taking the majority of their clients with them. This could be a devastating loss to…

Journey to Your Fittest Future Self

What would you say is the biggest setback women meet on their journey to a healthy lifestyle? Ourselves. We tend to be our own worst enemies. We use belittling and shaming self-talk. We compare ourselves to others versus thriving in…

Could Your Employee Handbook Use a Quick Makeover?

When was the last time you updated your employee handbook? Running an effective business entails having updated policies and procedures according to the laws of the state in which you live and the goals of your organization. These policies, procedures,…

Financially Helping Your Adult Children Can Be a Bad Idea

By BARRY SPARKS It’s only natural to want to help your children financially, even when they become adults. Parents don’t want to see their adult children struggle with day-to-day expenses or long-term debt. Nearly 3 in 4 parents with adult…

Canine Leadership Quiz

I don’t have children, no employees — plants, I have plants. My plants love me and they create oxygen for me to breathe. They are pretty and I love them back. I also pick species that are low maintenance — pothos…

Growing a Tree: Building a Social Media Presence

“There’s no magic pill in social media,” said Rachel Strella, founder and owner of #Strella Social Media. “It’s more like growing a tree. You plant a seed and watch it grow to reap the benefits.” Strella is clear about the…

How to Choose a Summer Camp Your Kids Will Love and You Approve Of

Whether you’re looking for enrichment for your child, a way to keep your kids occupied and supervised while you work, or a short reprieve from parenting, there’s sure to be a summer camp that’s the right fit for your child…

Up, Up, and Away

Kate Hicks knows that it sounds cliché, but the truth is that in starting and growing her successful balloon-design business, whimsy and WILD, she is still learning what it takes to grow and “to not be scared,” she said. “I’ve…

Heart Health

Heart disease deaths in women have decreased more than 30 percent over the last 10 years. But we need to keep the momentum moving forward by sharing up-to-date information about research and treatments available and the professionals who provide their…

Preparing Your House for Sale: Home Sellers Guide

It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the multiple details necessary to sell a home. However, with a concise plan and proper execution, it can be possible to get things ready in a short time and start attracting buyers. Outlined…