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• Prepare for Summer Running
  The end of spring signals the beginning of the summer running season. And, depending on where you live, that means a few months of hot weather. You can always run indoors on a treadmill, but nothing beats running in the outdoors, especially going to new running locations and checking out a change of scenery.
  Published 28May2012, viewed 3 times

• Get a Fun Job as a Camp Counselor
  Remember kayaking on the lake, hiking through mountain trails, or telling stories by a campfire as you roast marshmallows? If you like working in the great outdoors and you like being around kids, maybe a fun job as a camp counselor would be perfect for you.
  Published 31May2012, viewed 15 times

• If You're Unemployed, Try Temp Work
  If you're unemployed, any job can be better than no job. But doing temp work can be more than just a stop gap on the way to something better. These days plenty of people are hired for full-time work by starting as a temp. It's a good way for you to test drive a company and a good way for them to test drive you as an employee. You'll find out if you really want to work for the company or not.
  Published 30May2012, viewed 29 times

• Unemployed College Graduates
  New data shows that half of all recent college graduates are either unemployed or underemployed, working as waiters, cashiers, retail clerks and bartenders, most barely making over minimum wage and many still living at home with their parents. This is the highest unemployment rate for college graduates in over 40 years.
  Published 26May2012, viewed 46 times

• How to Get Paid to Party
  I'm always saying that you can make money doing just about anything, including hanging out at nightclubs and partying. Yep, you heard that right. But before you don your glamour duds there's plenty of research and work to be done before you can begin your career as a party promoter.
  Published 17May2012, viewed 54 times

• Get a Fun Job as a Clown
  From Bozo to Ronald McDonald. From Emmett Kelly to Red Skelton, all the world loves a clown. If you like making adults and kids laugh and have what it takes, you might want to think about a fun job like being a clown. Where else could you go to work dressed in big baggy pants, big floppy shoes, a wig, colorful makeup and a red nose? What a great job where you get to make people laugh all day! And you get to create your own clown character.
  Published 12Mar2012, viewed 72 times

• Hash House Harriers Running Club
  If you mention the words "red dress run" to someone and they don't know what it means, they obviously have never heard of hashing. The House House Harrier tagline is "a drinking club with a running problem". Even though there are thousands of Hash House Harrier clubs around the world, it's still a secret to most people. Even for those who have heard of it, the club remains a mystery.
  Published 07Mar2012, viewed 179 times

• Long Term Job Game Plan
  In this challenging job market a lot of people have gone from thinking long term to thinking that they just want a job that will pay the bills. There's nothing wrong with that, but you should still have a long term job game plan in mind. If you don't know where you're going, how are you going to know when you get there or how to get there?
  Published 02Mar2012, viewed 77 times

• Unique Marathon Promotional Products
  Over 245 endorsed marathons are run across the U.S. every year and companies see the potential for marketing their products to both the runners participating in the marathons and the people in the crowds that come to cheer them on.
  Published 17Feb2012, viewed 63 times

• Getting Great Interviews Using an Entrepreneurial Job Search
  Everyone wants to get a great job. Everyone wants to have not only a fulfilling professional life but also a financially rewarding one. Unfortunately, everyone is a lot of people. So how can you as a job seeker make yourself stand out of the crowd and get the best interviews with the best companies?
  Published 17Feb2012, viewed 32 times

• Water's Importance to Athletes
  Water is one of the most important nutrients an athlete can consume. Almost 60% of total body weight is water. It helps to maintain body temperature, improve digestion, and helps with circulation and excretion of wastes. Sweating is how the body regulates its temperature. If an athlete doesn't drink enough water, they aren't able to sweat adequately and their body temperature will rise.
  Published 06Feb2012, viewed 61 times

• Job Security Through Job Training
  Job security is one of the most coveted assets and man or woman can have in the current economy. With many people unemployed, under-employed, or shakily employed, every on is asking how they can feel and be more secure in their current jobs. What separates you from the guy who just got laid off? Will you be next? How can you keep that from happening?
  Published 01Feb2012, viewed 52 times

• Do You Fit Into the Company Culture?
  Culture is basically the belief system and values of a group of people. Just like with human beings, the culture of each company is unique and different. You can either find a company where your beliefs and values mesh with a company or you can learn to adapt to a particular company's culture after you start working there.
  Published 31Jan2012, viewed 69 times

• Age Discrimination in the Job Market
  I recently participated in a Linked In poll on discrimination in the job market. The question was "What type of discrimination, if any, is prevalent in today's job market?" The answers were "younger, older, women, race/ethnicity, and unemployed". The final answer from an overwhelming number of participants was "older", with "unemployed" coming in second.
  Published 25Jan2012, viewed 179 times

• Encourage Kids to Start Running
  Most kids are natural runners. But what about the ones that aren't? Is there a way to get them interested in running and at what age should they start? How closely should they be supervised? A good age to start is somewhere between kindergarten and the first grade. If they show an interest you can help them along by starting them off slowly and working up to a more structured program.
  Published 24Jan2012, viewed 171 times

• Are Entrepreneurs Happier Than Employees?
  Nine out of ten Americans think it's a bad time to find a good job, and their perception of the job market is the worst in a decade. This would help to explain another statistic. 71% of Americans are not engaged in their work. In other words, they are emotionally disconnected from their jobs. This means they are also more likely to be more unproductive at work.
  Published 20Jan2012, viewed 79 times

• Discreet Job Search
  By now you probably know that it's easier to get a job when you already have a job. The unemployment rate may be hovering around 9 % but the underemployment rate is much higher. Some put the unemployment and underemployment rate at about 18%.This means that drastic measures are being taken to ensure that you can do whatever possible to guarantee employment. And it often means taking a job you would never really consider taking.
  Published 08Jan2012, viewed 90 times

• Internet Job Search: Blessing or Curse?
  The Internet has made the job search easier and more accessible. That's the good news. The bad news is that it has also made the job search road much more crowded. Now anyone with a computer can submit a resume, and those looking to hire are overwhelmed with them.
  Published 16Dec2011, viewed 99 times

• Relocating for a Job
  Before the economy turned so bleak, companies would have gladly paid your moving expenses to get the best talent for a particular job. But this is a different job market & it doesn't favor the job seeker. Companies are becoming less willing to pay for moving costs than they used to be. Fewer than 30% are willing to pay a lump sum relocation payment. Almost all have at least cut down on the costs that they are willing to pay a new hire.
  Published 30Nov2011, viewed 102 times

• Motivation and the Entrepreneur
  College graduates, moms, and business owners all have something in common. Thanks to the prefrontal cortex in the brain they all have motivation. Motivation is what compels people to pursue goals and what separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom. It regulates our thoughts, emotions and ideas and is responsible for driving us to become successful.
  Published 23Nov2011, viewed 77 times

• Sell Your Products Globally
  There are more ways to sell a product internationally than ever. The Internet has made the world more accessable for the small inventor/manufacturer.
  Published 20Nov2011, viewed 191 times

• Unemployment Checks and Your Savings
  You've done everything right. You had a good job and you saved for a rainy day. Then you lost the good job and now it's raining. With the high cost of living, unemployment checks really don't go very far, especially in the big city. So now you've started dipping into your savings and you're starting to freak out a little. What's a responsible person to do?
  Published 21Oct2011, viewed 93 times

• Resumes That Motivate Employers to Call
  It takes about 30 seconds for an employer to look through your resume and decide whether or not to call you in for an interview. So, yours must catch their attention quickly. The first thing they will notice is if it's professional or not.
  Published 19Oct2011, viewed 75 times

• Why China Lacks Creativity
  China may be an economic power, but they are seriously lacking in creativity and innovation. The strict way of teaching repitition and memorization doesn't leave any room for creativity and will need to be addressed before China can get on the road to innovation.
  Published 05Oct2011, viewed 145 times

• Heat Waves Create Dangerous "Heat Islands"
  Record temperatures across the United States are causing dangerous heat waves. Heat index values ranging from 105-115 degrees or higher are affecting millions, according to the epa. This can be help to create what is known as the "urban heat island".
  Published 05Oct2011, viewed 107 times

• Creativity on a Budget
  Ahh, what did kids do before XBOX and Wii? What did kids do before computer games and television? Well, they probably had a much stronger imagination. And imagination is important to a child's cognitive development. Studies show that children who have imaginary friends are more likely to be more creative and better able to solve problems. Instead of critisizing them for it, encourage it.
  Published 12Jun2011, viewed 199 times

• How a Fulfillment Company Can Increase Your Sales
  Any small business owner who sells products and has bootstrapped their business should partner with a good fulfillment company.
  Published 18May2011, viewed 176 times

• Innovation vs. Creativity
  Innovation and creativity are often misunderstood. To be innovative you have to be creative, and that means taking a few risks and getting out of your comfort zone.
  Published 16Mar2011, viewed 415 times

• Create Your Own Brand
  Being a brand means that people know about you. This means that you need to get out there and get seen. Once you are seen, make sure you make a good first impression. It takes less than 30 seconds for someone to form a lasting impression of you.
  Published 10Mar2011, viewed 139 times

• Winning and Losing Streaks in Your Business
  Have you ever noticed how winners seem to have things so easy? Everybody loves a winner and everybody wants to be around a winner. Winners get the best table in a busy restaurant and people are drawn to them and their confidence.
  Published 01Feb2011, viewed 158 times

• Cold Calling Preparation
  Even if you are thinking about hiring other people to sell for you, you need to know how to sell yourself. Selling is one of the most important skills anyone can learn.
  Published 01Feb2011, viewed 363 times

• Should Your Company Name Also be Your Brand Name?
  Choosing a corporate name is different than choosing a brand name. The jury is still out on whether you should use your brand name as the corporate name or not. There are pros and cons for each.
  Published 08Jan2011, viewed 364 times

• Small Business Risk and How to Minimize It
  There are always risks when starting a new business, but if you plan ahead, some of those can be avoided. With risk also comes reward and it is worth the challenge.
  Published 24Dec2010, viewed 399 times

• Get Creative and Break the Rules
  Rules are made to keep people out of trouble and on the straight and narrow. But when it comes to creativity, rules are meant to be broken if you're ever going to move ahead in innovation.
  Published 28Jul2010, viewed 244 times

• Creative Habits For Entrepreneurs
  Entrepreneurs need to get into the habit of creating every day. Staring at a blank slate can be daunting, but there are ways to warm up your brain so you can create consistently.
  Published 25Jul2010, viewed 248 times

• Word of Mouth Marketing in a Recession
  Word of mouth marketing is one of the least expensive methods you can use for your business in a tough economy. Make sure you sell a great product and have great customer service so people will promote your business on their own.
  Published 16Jul2010, viewed 214 times

• Why Entrepreneurs Need to Listen to Their Intuition
  It's important that entrepreneurs strengthen their intuition to improve their business. Intuition is comprised of pattern recognition based on information you already have in your brain. Your gut instinct guides you in the right direction with that information.
  Published 11Jul2010, viewed 215 times

• Are All Entrepreneurs Risk Takers
  Even though starting a business is a risky venture, not all entrepreneurs are huge risk takers. A lot take calculated risks and baby steps in getting their business off the ground.
  Published 07Jul2010, viewed 287 times

• Why Promotional Products Are Better Than Traditional Advertising
  Promotional products like pens, hats, mugs and water bottles, are better than traditional advertising because they can be targeted to a specific audience. Also, people tend to keep most promotional products for about a year, which means your corporate logo will be seen more often for less money.
  Published 08Jun2010, viewed 204 times

• 5 Excuses for Not Starting a Business & How to Overcome Them
  There are plenty of excuses for not starting a business, like not having the time or money, too old or too young, or just that fact that it's risky. But if you really want to start a business there shouldn't be any excuses.
  Published 01Jun2010, viewed 218 times

• Creating New Business Ideas
  People who like what they do tend to come up with more ideas. Everyone has the ability to create but doing it on a regular basis requires a commitment to coming up with many new ideas. And that process can be learned.
  Published 17May2010, viewed 218 times

• How to Turn Your Skills Into a Business
  When choosing a business to start think about what your skills are now. They could be creative, labor or social skills or a combination of these. Start a business doing something you are good at and also something where you use your best skills.
  Published 05May2010, viewed 273 times

• How to Turn a Service Business into a Six Figure Income
  Everyone has skills that can be turned into a service business. Today about 70% of the workforce is in the service sector. Service businesses are easy to start because you will be using skills you already have, and they are less expensive than other types of businesses. This is the best way to start if you've never run a business before.
  Published 28Apr2010, viewed 239 times

• Women Inventors Who Changed the World
  Only 10% of patent holders are women, even though women have changed the world with their inventions throughout history. Marie Curie was the only person to win 2 Nobel prizes and Admiral Grace Murray changed the way computer software is written. Martha Knight became the first woman to fight and win a patent suit when her product was stolen.
  Published 15Apr2010, viewed 515 times

• Running for Beginners
  One of the biggest mistakes beginning runners make is to do too much too soon. If you start out slow and pace yourself you will do better in the long run. You should begin with some stretching, squats and deep knee bends. Warm your muscles up with a brisk walk. Then you can pick it up and run at an easy pace. Build up your strength, stamina and flexibility. Train with a buddy and mix up your routines to make it more fun.
  Published 10Apr2010, viewed 180 times

• Effects of Dehydration on Running
  Dehydration is one of the first things runners should be aware of. As little as 2% dehydration can slow a runner down and have a negative impact on their performance. Once a runner gets to the point of thirst they are already becoming dehydrated. Proper fluids before, during and after running will help prevent dehydration.
  Published 06Apr2010, viewed 895 times

• Kids at Risk for Dangerous Dehydration
  Dehydration in kids is more dangerous than in adults because they absorb more heat, but sweat less. Parents and coaches should make sure kids get plenty of fluids and play during the cooler hours of the day to avoid heat related problems.
  Published 04Apr2010, viewed 260 times

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