Heating, cooling and other utility costs for larger commercial buildings are often quite substantial. Property owners seeking to reduce their overhead and businesses that are seeking ways to lower their operational costs would both do well to make energy efficiency a top priority. Going green can have a real impact on utility costs, especially within […]
Follow your gut. It’s a piece of advice we hear constantly. It also ranks high on the unwritten list of “worst advice of all time.” It’s tempting to follow instincts and hunches, but it rarely produces optimal results. The simple fact is that gut feelings are often under-informed or occasionally misinformed entirely. Even when one […]
With the distractions we have around us at all times, it’s easy to spend almost every minute of every waking hour numb to reality. All you have to do is pull out your phone and find a game, movie, or website to distract you from what’s happening in your life. But at the end of […]
One of the best things that you can do for your personal growth is to develop an inquisitive mind. The more questions that you are willing to ask, the more answers that you’ll receive. It’s as simple as that. Learning from the mistakes of others is by far the easiest way to prevent mistakes in […]
Three entrepreneurs-turned-fathers impart their wisdom on balancing family with a growing business For business owners and professionals with children, days often involve a careful juggling act of work and childcare. Business calls, emails, meetings, and work can be regularly interspersed with school runs, emergency trips to the doctor and sport, in addition to quality time […]
Martin Luther said, “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” When Luther said this, he was expressing his awareness of the choice to live life in joy, regardless of circumstances. Most people wouldn’t plant an apple tree unless they knew they’d be around […]
Noel repairs the blades of the fan. He has a little workshop in a doorway in Cerro neighborhood. He repairs electric irons, blenders, every kind of obsolete motor, and does good things with rice cookers and water heaters. For a person born in the generation Y era, it’s not a job that generates a lot of dividends. […]
Every busy executive knows work-life balance is important, but it’s also an issue that very few know how to perfect. Unfortunately, this often leads to a host of personal and professional problems that can range from mildly problematic to seriously disconcerting. How to Find Some Balance In Your Life There will be seasons in your […]
Drug or alcohol related addiction is something that plagues millions of Americans every year. For many, these addictions go on for years, decades, or even a lifetime. And while you may recognize the destruction you’re causing, are you aware that your addiction is also impacting your children in a rather dramatic manner? Exploring the Impact […]
Are you feeling detached from your business? Have you been feeling physically and emotionally exhausted? Do you feel like your entrepreneurial efforts are ineffective, or that you have a lack of accomplishments compared to how much work you put in? Do you have to force yourself to get out of bed in the morning? These […]