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How to Pay Off Your Debt

Whether it's student loans, car payments or credit card debt, Americans owe more money than ever. In fact, according to a recent report from NerdWallet, the average U.S. household carries $16,061 in credit card debt.

10 Hacks for More Productive Meetings

It's not always easy to get your team together for productive meetings that don't run off the rails. Fortunately, you can improve productivity with some simple forward-thinking strategies.

How to Increase Your Team's Productivity Using Workflows

You know how helpful systems and processes can be, but sometimes it’s still so tempting to “wing it” in the workplace.

5 Traits of Trustworthy Leadership

Top Characteristics of a Good, Trustworthy Leader

Best Alternative Small Business Loans

It's not always easy for small business owners to get financing for new ventures and timely opportunities. Fortunately, there are some good nontraditional options for acquiring business capital.

16 Simple Professional Habits to Boost Your Career

If you'd like to clear a path toward success, learn the most effective tactics for boosting productivity and improving job satisfaction.

It’s Never Too Early - or Too Late - to Plan for Retirement

While happy retirements can mean different things to different people, they all require some type of funding. If you haven’t begun planning your retirement, the following checklist will help you get started.

How San Diego's Veterans are Supporting the Innovation Economy

We’ve all heard the comment about San Diego being a “military town”, but what do we know about our veteran population’s entrepreneurial bent? I came across a very interesting article in the New York Times a couple of weeks ago where San Diego’s military entrepreneurial spirit was highlighted*. We have almost 230,000 veterans in our County, more than any other metro area in the U.S. Due to the contacts they have as well as security clearances, many veterans create companies that serve as government contractors and suppliers. The Small Business Administration states that veterans are 45 percent more likely to be self-employed than those without active duty experience.

Authenticity in the workplace: Aligning work and personal values

Is one of your resolutions to live more authentically in the New Year, especially at work?

4 of The Best Business Books to Read From 2016

In an era dominated by online content, picking up a physical book can feel extra special. When it comes to books on business, you’ll be able to acquire some in-depth information straight from expert businesspeople themselves.

5 Business Tasks You Should Delegate

Every entrepreneur wants his or her business running in high gear. That said, you can't really streamline your company if you can't streamline your day.

5 Online Meeting Platforms

Ideally, a meeting platform should be dependable and cost-effective, while offering plenty of great features. At the same time, it should be easy for all collaborators to connect without joining difficulties and unexpected interruptions. So, which platforms offer the most bang for your buck? The following five offer impressive attributes for meetings, group collaborations and screen sharing.

Email Etiquette 101

5 Tactics That Could be Undermining Your Search Engine Optimization

7 Keys to Success at Equity Crowdfunding

Tax Strategies for Those Who Work Remotely

Unfortunately, the tax landscape isn't always so clear for remote workers, who draw income from multiple sources and work from multiple locations. To avoid potential penalties and limit your tax obligations, consider the following tax strategies for remote workers.

What You Need to Know About Insurance When You’re Self Employed