by Bruce L. Hodgman — Ask any entrepreneur, actual or potential, what their biggest holdup to launching or growing their business is, and the answer will come quick and sure — money. There is little doubt, if any, that finding capital to finance your business venture is the most basic and important of all your […]
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Creating abundance with affirmations
December 25, 2012
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by Kymla Eubanks — Many of us begin the new year by making resolutions to improve our physical health, clean out that closet full of clothes we never wear or become more organized. More than halfway through the year, how are these intentions going? It is never too late to rid ourselves of the things […]
Success, creativity and good health through Vastu
December 19, 2012
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by Michael and Robin Mastro — Our homes, when carefully oriented, have the power to give us comfort and security and to be one of our best investments. We spend a great deal of time and money to accomplish this, but how do we really know if we are creating a positive and life-supporting place […]
Common consumer fraud scams
November 24, 2012
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Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting yourself against consumer fraud. The following information may help you recognize some of the various types of scams that pop up all the time. It is important to be careful and sure of the source before parting with your hard-earned money. According to AARP, the seven most […]
What are your money messages?
November 17, 2012
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by Todd S. Smith — Modern society constantly inundates us with conflicting messages — especially when it comes to money. On the one hand, advertising touts the allure of bigger, better homes, the fastest cars and the coolest new high-tech gadgetry. On the other hand, we repeatedly hear financial gurus attempting, seemingly in vain, to […]
Know the score: help for Arizona entrepreneurs
November 14, 2012
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by Bruce Hodgman — Aspiring entrepreneurs often wonder where they can turn for help with their small business idea or problem. What are the first steps I should take? How do I market this product? How should I handle this problem? What is the best way to grow a business? If you are not afraid […]
Earth changes as seen through the way of Vastu
November 7, 2012
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by Robin and Michael Mastro — Vastu is the ancient science of creating harmonious environments and comes from a body of knowledge known as the Vedas. This East Indian science is 7,000 to 10,000 years old and forms the basis of feng shui, predating it by at least 4,000 years. Vastu teaches us how to […]
How do money messages affect relationships?
October 31, 2012
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by Todd S. Smith — Many of us value our relationships, romantic and otherwise, above all else. We share laughter and love, while supporting each other through challenging times. But how do we mingle our finances and our relationships, if at all? Conversations about money often seem disparate from the connectedness and intimacy we share […]
E-learning for your small business, 24/7
October 28, 2012
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by Bruce Hodgman — More than ever before, the academic world relies on technology to help students access the kinds of information, coursework and instruction that often are out of the reach of ordinary Americans, either because of geography, costs or time constraints. Now, thanks to the Internet, small-business training is no exception. At the […]
Money can make us happy, really!
October 22, 2012
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by Todd S. Smith — For many individuals, money is a topic that falls beyond the realm of who we are, what we stand for and who, as people, we want to be. In reality, however, our money behavior and money beliefs are intricately and indelibly connected to our greater belief systems. Many challenges we […]
Help for Arizona’s self-employed military reservists
October 14, 2012
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by Bruce Hodgman — According to the Department of Defense, nearly seven percent of National Guard members are self-employed or run small businesses. With the ever increasing call-ups and extensions of reserve units, few reservist business owners knew how long they would be away from their businesses, much less how their companies would survive while […]
Big advice for your small business
October 6, 2012
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by Bruce L. Hodgman — Besides inadequate access to capital, perhaps the single most important obstacle to small business success is the lack of technical and management assistance, including access to timely and accurate information, counseling and business training. The Small Business Development Center is a core U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offering that is […]
Factors to consider when providing caregiving at home
October 2, 2012
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by David Mitchell — Consider these different scenarios: After a hip fracture, your mother has trouble getting around and she never gets back to her old self. The doctors say your father has Alzheimer’s disease. Your aunt decides not to undergo further treatment for her cancer, and she is expected to live only about six […]
December 29, 2012
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