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Key Steps in Applying for a Small Business Loan

The number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. has been growing at about twice the rate of all businesses, according to the Census, and now stands at about 6.6 million. That’s a remarkable trend when you take into account the…

Pill-Popping Your Way to Longer Hair

In elementary school, I just about died of jealousy when I’d glance at one of my classmates’ long, flowing manes. I tried valiantly to grow my hair, but I couldn’t seem to get it right. It would reach just past my shoulders and then nothing. Fast forward to 2006—the same problem exists only now, those who possess the hair I covet are celebrities. So I have implemented a 4 Step plan to make this the Jessica-Simpson-Hair-Circa-The-Dukes-of-Hazard Summer of 2006. The 4 Step plan is this: Low-lights, Kerastase Oleo Hair Masque for Fine Hair, Appearex, and Pre-natal vitamins.

Minimize Your Exposure to Identity Theft

The Information Age has resulted in many far-reaching societal changes. Never before has so much data been available to so many people so quickly. This proliferation of information and connection means new ways of doing business, new ways of conducting personal relationships - and new ways of stealing.

In the Kitchen with Anna

I should have known better. A drop of blood dances around my ring finger and Anna hurriedly asks, “blood?” Yes, blood. But only an insignificant amount. I should have heeded in their advice when Anna, the head chef, and the rest of the Al di La crew told me to be extra careful when using the mandolin (a device used to slice an array of veggies). I didn’t catch on the first time when one of the crew referred to this gadget as “evil.” I did now.

The Fabulous Life? A Survival Guide to Living Abroad

Sipping wine in the northern regions of Spain; eating gelato on a Sunday afternoon while strolling along the cobblestone streets in Italy; passing the Eiffel tower on the way to work; these are some of the glamorous aspects of life abroad. Due to global expansion these moments of paradise and extravaganza are becoming a reality for many people.

I Thought This Was Supposed to be a Vacation?

Completely isolated somewhere in the north California redwoods, I inhaled the scent of burning wood and roasting marshmallows. As I took in the endless miles of trees, cloudless sky, chirping birds and … the ringing of a cell phone? I quickly walked over to my phone and frowned as “Work” flashed across the LCD screen. A familiar anxiety quickly escalated my heart rate as I debated whether or not I should answer and frantically tried to remember if I could have possibly forgotten to send that proposal over to City government…

The Business of Interviewing

Chocolate. That was my mother’s hurried advice as I scooted onto the plane to start my new and unemployed life in New York City. My mom, who for many years was a top job recruiter, instructed me when asked what my greatest weakness was to tell them that it was chocolate.

Nine Ways to Network and Move Ahead in Your Career

Have you ever helped a friend find a job by referring her to your HR department or passed along her resume to your boss? Then congratulations, you’ve already mastered a key networking skill without even trying.