Folks from New Jersey are natural negotiators. As kids we negotiated trading baseball cards. As teens we negotiated with our parents in the hope of using the family car. As adults we negotiate with everybody—from the guy behind the deli counter to the salesman we talk to at our favorite car dealership. It was all…
The “New” Secret to Productivity
There are over 408 books listed today on Amazon.com under the classification of “personal productivity.” Considering myself an avid reader as well as a self-improvement nut, I often cruise Amazon to see if there are any new, exciting, fresh resources out there that I should be aware of. You know the kind I’m talking about…
When to Rest, When to Work – Don’t Be Afraid of Breaks
We all know we must put our best into our work, not only for the boss’s sake but also for our own pride in workmanship. To most of us, if it isn’t done right, it’s not worth doing. There are times that we get to a point where we try to do everything ourselves instead…
Turn Your Small Business Dream into a Reality
Do you have an amazing idea for a new business or product, but aren’t sure where to begin? Are you full of passion when telling friends and family about your entrepreneurial ingenuity, but wrought with worry when you contemplate the actions required to bring your idea to fruition? It’s only natural to feel this way…