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Older People Get Internships, Too—and It Can Relaunch a Career

Older People Get Internships, Too—and It Can Relaunch a Career

Carol Fishman Cohen | February 7, 2019

If you have put your career on hold, one of these "midcareer internships" could be a way to erase an employer’s hesitance.

Ask the Right Questions When You Leave a Job

Ask the Right Questions When You Leave a Job

Alan Sklover, Esq. | July 13, 2017

Employers often conduct exit interviews with employees who are leaving. They ask the soon-to-be-former employees their opinions about the workplace,…

Job Hunting Over 50?

Job Hunting Over 50?

Nancy Collamer | March 6, 2017

Conventional wisdom says that it’s hard to find a good job after age 50. Employers are said to consider older…

How to Succeed as Your Own Boss—Avoid These 6 Mistakes

How to Succeed as Your Own Boss—Avoid These 6 Mistakes

Michelle Goodman | March 25, 2016

Many people dream of saying good-bye to their bosses and becoming self-employed, but those who give it a go often…

The 5 Most Important Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the Shark Tank

The 5 Most Important Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the Shark Tank

Michael ­Parrish DuDell | February 22, 2016

Do you ever think that you could come up with a smart idea that will make you millions of dollars?…

Relieve Tooth Pain Fast

Relieve Tooth Pain Fast

August 31, 2015

When someone is grimacing and holding his or her face in the general mouth area, it usually means tooth pain…

Job Hunting? “Innocent” Facebook Posts Can Ruin Your Chances

Job Hunting? “Innocent” Facebook Posts Can Ruin Your Chances

Miriam Salpeter | March 21, 2014

It is well-documented that poor use of social media can derail careers. However, it’s just as likely that social networks…

Finding a Work-at-Home Job: Most Are Scams, But These 7 Are for Real
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Finding a Work-at-Home Job: Most Are Scams, But These 7 Are for Real

Sandy Weiner | January 27, 2014

A growing number of employers are willing to use home-based employees, assuming those employees have access to a phone, computer…

Don’t Let Your Employer Ruin Your Career—How to Defeat a Noncompete Agreement
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Don’t Let Your Employer Ruin Your Career—How to Defeat a Noncompete Agreement

Alan Sklover, Esq. | January 24, 2014

Can your previous employer stop you from getting a new job? Possibly, if you signed a noncompete agreement. Noncompete agreements—legal…

Add a P.S. to Your Cover Letter… and Other Tactics to Jump-Start a Stalled Job Search

Add a P.S. to Your Cover Letter… and Other Tactics to Jump-Start a Stalled Job Search

David E. Perry | September 10, 2012

According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, the average job search in America now takes 28.5 weeks. But if you’ve…

Business Travel Loopholes
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Business Travel Loopholes

Edward Mendlowitz, CPA, ABV, PFS | September 6, 2012

Business travelers who plan carefully can trim the costs of their trips. Generally, "ordinary and necessary" business expenses are deductible…

Business Owners: Avoid the Independent Contractor Trap

Business Owners: Avoid the Independent Contractor Trap

Alan S. Zipp, Esq., CPA | September 6, 2012

Business owners often prefer to use independent contractors for some tasks rather than employees. Advantages to using independent contractors... More…

The $100 Start-Up: How to Launch a Business for $100 or Less

The $100 Start-Up: How to Launch a Business for $100 or Less

Chris Guillebeau | August 15, 2012

The old adage “It takes money to make money” isn’t always on the money! You can start a successful business…

Millionaires Have Big Houses and Fancy Cars, Right? Wrong!

Millionaires Have Big Houses and Fancy Cars, Right? Wrong!

Thomas J. Stanley, PhD | August 9, 2012

How the rich get rich -- and you can, too Most people would like to live like millionaires, but few…

Don’t Let Interviewers Steal Your Ideas

Don’t Let Interviewers Steal Your Ideas

Alan Sklover, Esq. | January 6, 2012

A job interviewer who asks about your ideas might be trying to evaluate your potential—but may end up using your…