Help for Biological Mom - StepMom Angst
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Published:02/22/2011 12:38pm
It is not uncommon for tension, compromise, and confusion to rule when the role of parent is shared between a step and biological parent. Some people still feel that stepparents arent real parents, but our culture has no norms to suggest how they are different. And the less our roles are defined, the more unhappy we are as both parents and stepparents. Some people still feel that stepparents arent real parents, but our culture has no norms to suggest how they are different. And the less our roles are defined, the more unhappy we are as both parents and stepparents.Another role...
A True Act of Beauty
Published:02/22/2011 12:35pm
I was driving in my car when I witnessed a sight that was both heart-breaking and heart-warming. I was on Main Street around lunch time on route for an appointment. The streets and sidewalks were busy with drivers and walkers. I stopped at a red light. Looking around like I usually do, a situation caught my immediate attention. I am not oblivious to the homeless situation in our city. I know that this is a problem for not only Winnipeg, but for cities all over the world. Its more than a problem; its an epidemic. So armed with this knowledge, why...
Hang In There
Published:02/22/2011 12:28pm
What does it take to make your dreams come true? This past weekend I received a very powerful video from a good friend that focused on perseverance. Is that all it takes to make your dreams become a reality? I am going to jump in and answer my own question, so please forgive me for my impatience. Perseverance plays a huge role in making your dream a reality but its not everything. The biggest factors that holds so many of us back from reaching our true potential is a lack of vision and action. What is your dream? What is...
Understanding Web Advertising
Published:02/22/2011 12:25pm
More money is wasted on advertising then any other business function. That is not to say businesses shouldnt advertise but rather people should understand how advertising works. There are many ways to characterize ads but for our purposes lets make it simple and separate advertising into two distinct approaches: saturation and emotional.One of the things Ive learned over a long career is that business folk invariably take their lead from the wrong sources. Small and medium size businesses look to the mega corporations to learn their tricks and adopt their attitudes when they have little in common advertising being no...
Obstacles To Your Dream
Published:02/22/2011 12:04pm
Revelation 12:11(KJV) - And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.You will face some challenges and obstacles from time to time on your way to the fulfillment of your dream. When you face these challenges, you must make the decision to persevere. Perseverance will be the key that unlocks the door and gives you entry. As you approach your dreams, you may be challenged by lack. Often you may lack the resources you need to begin the process....
Are You Wearing These Fashion No-No's?
Published:02/22/2011 12:02pm
I'll be the first to admit that there is an exception to every fashion rule. And, for sure I am a huge proponent of creating a look that expresses your own spectacular personal style AND (this part is critical) that feels like you.Fashion no-no's, however, fall into a league all their own. These are looks that are almost (I'll speak more to the "almost" part of that equation in a minute) universally unflattering. I, for one, know of no woman who wakes up each morning thinking, "Why don't I put something on today that looks dreadful."Think about it....
3 Sneaky Little Things Every Author Should Know About That You Probably Don’t
Published:02/22/2011 11:56am
By Randy Peyser As a publishing pro, I have learned a lot of information that most authors dont know about but should. Here are three sneaky little things to file away in the back of your mind as you pursue your publishing pathSneaky Thing #1: Who owns your ISBN? If a POD company or a traditional publisher publishes your book, they own the ISBN. Whenever you change companies (for example, you sell your self-published book to a traditional publisher), the ISBN will change to reflect your new publishers ISBN for your book. The sneaky thing you need to know: whenever you...
Greatness of a Team
Published:02/22/2011 11:53am
Every business, every company, and sport team wants to have the team that excels in is consistent. In business the employees are the ones and especially the frontline employees, where they are in contact with the customers daily. It is here that the customers will see attitudes, moods, plus whether an employee looks happy at the job or not. This is part of what gives the customer the impression of the company. How does a frontline manager or any manager know that the employees are in a good state of mind and a productive state of mind?There...
How to Add Value to Your Business
Published:02/21/2011 11:02pm
If you are considering selling your business, remember that there are positive factors that influence value and those that detract from it. Looking at your business from a buyer's perspective is important since a prudent buyer will be adding and subtracting these various factors when arriving at an offer. It is perhaps more important to recognize when the buyer arrives at a price at which he or she will leave the negotiations. Buyers naturally try to buy the business at the lowest possible price, however most also have a top price over which they are probably not willing to go. Here...
Year End Tax Strategies May be Costly for Some Business Owners
Published:02/21/2011 10:44pm
The one size fits all approach to year-end tax planning can actually cost some business owners up to ten times the amount they save in income taxes! Business owners who are considering selling their businesses may actually lose up to 10 for every 1 they save by implementing some of the more common year-end tax saving strategies. What types of business may be at risk?If you are using the Cash Method of accounting (like many privately owned businesses) for income tax purposes, some of the standard vanilla type tax tips you read about may not be for you....
Business Owner Burn Out: Time to Sell Your Business?
Published:02/21/2011 10:22pm
Business Owner Burnout is the most common reason for business owners to sell their businesses. Most owners do not have their businesses ready to sell when burnout has finally taken its toll. Learn how to avoid loosing a fortune from the burnout factor.Your business is like a wheelbarrow: If you want it to go somewhere, you have to pick it up and push. But it takes energy to push a business. Physical, emotional and economic energy may be in short supply when they are needed most. What can be done to ensure an adequate supply of these essentials when they are...
Increasing The Nations Visa Card Limit, Again!
Published:02/19/2011 06:39pm
Weve all heard the talk about the need to once again raise the Federal Debt Limit or the United States will go into default on its debt. What does this really mean and will our politicians raise the limit? Wow, 14.5 trillion, thats a big, really big number and thats the number being thrown out in the request to increase the nations credit line. What is the real impact of this on you and me as the ultimate guarantors of this massive amount? In terms of the size of this debt it is important to...
What Does The Visit By The Chinese Premier Really Mean?
Published:02/19/2011 06:36pm
What Does The Visit From The Chinese Premier Mean? Not much is the short answer. Like most diplomatic endeavors, the show is more impressive than the substance. But the impact of China is unquestionable, and our economy is at risk. It was announced today in the news that the largest Chinese Bank is buying its way into the U.S. market. So now, in addition to selling us a majority of our manufactured goods, they now will be providing us the financing for us to buy their goods. Like most Americans, something in my gut says this...
The White House Releases the 2011 Budget!
Published:02/19/2011 06:33pm
The White House today revealed its 2011 budget which projects a deficit of over 1.6 trillion dollars this year, or 10% of GDP. For reference, thats the highest level of deficit since World War II. What does all this mean for you? It isnt exactly a new thing for me to write about our nations debts and deficits, but Im once again sounding the alarm because I just dont think they get it in Washington. The White House today announced its budget which ramps up this years deficit to over 1.6 trillion dollars, and then works to reduce...
The Oyster and Pearl
Published:02/09/2011 02:58pm
Sometimes the things that make us better are not pleasant. A dose of medicine, a vaccination or an abrupt change of diet. These things are prescribed by a physician to make us better when we are ill. Quality is the same way.........Quality is the health of your company. To achieve Quality (or a healthy company) there are certain "prescriptions" that are necessary and some are not pleasant at the time of application.Auditing is often seen by those who do not fully understand Quality, as a "bitter pill". Managers who think of audits as a waste of time are missing out on...
