Entries by IslerNW

Why Networking Is The Key To Your Business Success (Even In 2017)

Article by Yitzi Weiner | Found on Forbes I find that people still struggle to understand how crucial networking is in 2017. I believe that in the contemporary business world, networking is more important than ever. I was shocked, and this is not a joke, when last year, an established business owner asked me whether “networking” […]

Rush Hour Got You Down? How to Make the Most of Your Commute

Article by Sammi Carmela | Found on Business News Daily Commuting to work is often a hassle. With rush-hour traffic, delayed trains or long walks to the office, it’s no surprise that many workers are already exhausted before starting their shift. Although traveling to your workplace is an inevitable part of a typical workday routine, you […]

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3 Things Every Entrepreneur Can Learn From Amazon’s Second Headquarters Search

Article by Monique Claiborne | Found on INC.COM On Thursday, Amazon announced its plans to search for a second headquarter city in North America. According to the press release, the new office will be a full equal to Amazon‘s headquarters in Seattle with 50,000 employees and investment north of $5 billion. Chicago, Dallas, San Diego, Pittsburgh, and Toronto, along […]

5 Productivity Practices to Help You Stress Less and Do More

By Shimon Brathwaite | Featured on Business News Daily Organization is something many people strive for but find hard to achieve. However, it’s a good goal to have: Being organized and efficient at work not only makes you a more valuable employee, but it can significantly reduce stress.

7 Passwords You Should Never Use at Your Small Business

Article Found on INC.COM Owning a small business means owning data. You’re constantly acquiring new information related to your customers and financial details, as well as all the vendors and contractors with whom you work. However, one cybercriminal or one lucky hack can expose your business to a major blow. From lost trust among your clients […]

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20-Somethings Are Spending Less Money Than You Think

Article Found on BusinessInsider | Written by Tanza Loudenback American millennials aren’t spending as much money on clothes, avocado toast, and pumpkin spice lattes as you may think. Instead, they’re shifting their spending to focus on necessities, as housing costs increase and wages sit still. According to a recent Gallup poll, 18-t0-29 year olds in 2016 reported spending an average of $19 less on a […]

8 Financial Tips For Young Adults

By Amy Fontinelle | Featured on Investopedia Unfortunately, personal finance has not yet become a required subject in high school or college, so you might be fairly clueless about how to manage your money when you’re out in the real world for the first time.

3 Myths That Could Tank Your Credit Score

Article by Selena Maranjian | Featured on CNN Whatever your credit score is, it could probably be higher. Many people are taking steps to improve their credit worthiness — but if they go about it the wrong way, misled by myths, they could actually hurt their scores. Here are three myths that could tank your credit […]

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10 Pieces of Financial Advice I Wish I Knew in My 20s

By Andrew Medal | Found on Entrepreneur Your 20s can one of the most memorable times of your life. After all, you’ve just started to enter the workforce, have little responsibility and finally have a disposable income to call your own. However, even with all the freedom that youth provides, it can come with some significant financial consequences that […]

New Malware Steals Your Credit Card Info via Text

Article by Rob Price | Found on INC.COM It’s wise not to enter your credit card details into shady-looking apps and websites if you don’t want your details stolen. But sometimes, not even the apps you know and trust are safe. A piece of malware detailed in a blog post from security firm Kaspersky is able to quietly steal victims’ […]