My Mint.com Experience

Many of you may already be using this powerful personal finance tool but I was just recently re-introduced to it and decided to sign up and give it a go this time.  When I was introduced to it previously, I was way too overwhelmed to give it a proper look but this time, I was ready and eager to see where my personal finances could improve.  Let me tell you something… I was in for the shock of a lifetime! You see, I’m a spreadsheet nut.  I love me a detailed, well organized spreadsheet but for the life of me, I haven’t been very good at keeping mine...

7 iPhone Apps to Help Take Your Business...

A question that I get asked a lot is, “Is it possible to run your business from your smart phone?” and for me, that answer is yes… mostly. While I wouldn’t want to spend hours upon hours typing on my smart phone, it is entirely possible to get most of the basics done while I am out of my office.  My iPhone offers up a myriad of applications that allow me to check in with my work, send clients important documents and check in with my team.  This entire process is made even better if I am carrying my iPad. Here is a list of the apps that I use on my...

Moving from One of the Peeps to the Head...

In a recent article on MSN’s Business on Main, Joanna Krotz answers a reader’s question about moving into a boss role and how to do so effectively and without stepping on anyone’s toes.  I thought it was a great article and wanted to add some advice of my own. Moving from “One of the Peeps” to “The Head Honcho” Starting up your own business can be scary. As an employee, you get to enjoy a lot of benefits that you may not even think about. A lot of times when people make the leap from just following orders to running things, they...

Grow Your Rural Business Using the Inter...

In a recent blog post on the Business on Main website called, “10 Ways to Take Advantage of a Rural Location“, members of the Young Entrepreneur Council (of which I am also a member!) offered up ways to boost business even if you’re in a rural location. To add to that, I wanted to include 3 ways that you can grow your rural business using the Internet.  These methods can be applied to any business but I’m slanting them toward those businesses who are located in a rural setting because it is often these businesses who don’t necessarily feel...

Win 1 of 3 Small Appliances from Hamilto...

This contest is now closed.  Thank you so much to everyone who participated!  The winners are: Quesadilla Maker - Judy Blender - Craig Hooghiem Contact Grill - Chris Read Congrats! — Three weeks ago, I told you all about my pledge of support for the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s “Heart Month.”  I also told you about a few big names that were involved in the campaign - HomeSav.com, Danier Leather and Hamilton-Beach.  The effort that these companies are putting forth this month is commendable and I just want to...