When you worked a part-time job, what did you get with your first paycheck? A Van Halen tape? A pair of high tops? For Debbi Fields, it was butter, cocoa, you know, cookie supplies. Her family, with their dad’s paycheck as a welder, didn’t have these supplies, and Fields’ love was baking sweet treats. We ... Read more...
And How You Can Save on Fees. As a small business owner, it can be hard to know which expenses to take on, which tasks require the services of a professional, etc. In this post I'll explore not only the importance of an accountant to your business but also some ways to avoid high fees. ... Read more...
With his long hair, his knowing grin, and his devil-may-care attitude, Richard Branson has all the hallmarks of a man with his own brand of knowledge, a way of looking at the world that is his alone. Here’s a guide to tapping into what makes Branson uniquely him, foundationed on the assumption that his success ... Read more...
Anita Roddick was not only a top-flight animal rights activist but also a tremendous humanitarian. On the animal-rights front, her cosmetics company, The Body Shop, had a firm and inspiring commitment to outlawing the use of animal testing. On the humanitarian front, the same company made great strides in promoting fair trade with third-world countries. ... Read more...
Belief and positivity have fueled Ash's success Mary Kay Ash came upon her business empire in a way that is anything but textbook. But if not “by the book,” it was from a book. Her project, a book to help women in business mutated into an actual business plan, and that exploded into an actual ... Read more...