This past week I read an article on the Internet that actually made me look twice at the title. It was on at Inc. magazine's website. The title of the article is "Should Job Promotions Be Random?" That's right. What if people were promoted in an organization on a random basis?

This Friday brings us a new year. And it is a time we set new goals for ourselves. A common goal for business people is to work on their networking. Networking is an essential business skill. It can also be one of the most difficult ones to hone. When creating a networking plan (it should be part of your business and/or marketing plan) it is important to identify three parameters. These are...

Have you written a business plan yet? If your answer is no, you are not alone. Learn 5 reasons why you should have a written plan for your business. If you are just starting or have been in business for a while, learn why you should have a plan. Also check out some of the common reasons people don't write a plan. If you don't have a plan, sit down and get to it. Plan for your success today!

In this article we discuss important considerations for selecting a laptop bag and its contents. Every entrepreneur should read this article to be prepared for doing business with your customers. Learn what your laptop bag says about you as a business person and why you should care.

As Americans it is essential we continue our quest to improve ourselves , our country, and our world. Part of this is rejecting what some want us to accept as a "new normal"of double-digit unemployment rates. Together we must seize responsibility for ourselves and improve our lives and communities.