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The Founder of Black Girl Ventures Gets Things Done

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After earning a degree in computer science, she worked in industries as wide-ranging as education, patent and trade, workforce development, and vacuum cleaner sales. It was only after she hosted her first guest that she realized that the hospitality industry wasn’t for her. “I And I told them, ‘Yes they will, watch.’ ”.

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Lessons From Past Recessions

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What are my basic monthly living expenses (including food, shelter, health insurance, utilities, phone, transportation and childcare)? Am I anticipating any major life events with significant expenses attached (like a new baby or retirement)? Where can I cut back on the rest of my spending if it becomes necessary?

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Non-Mortgage Debt and Working in Retirement

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Manufacturing » July 01, 2010 Non-Mortgage Debt and Working in Retirement The US News article The Number One Obstacle to Retirement points out that non-mortgage debt is a significant problem for many Americans.    According to the article, debt payments are interfering with retirement savings for 63% of Americans.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I If it’s answering the phone, you should have a script. com , are—as the name suggests—global.

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Beyond the 1%: Financial Advice for the Rich & REGULAR with Kiersten Saunders

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A lot of conversations about wealth imply that the only people who can achieve lofty financial goals like early retirement are the 1% making multi-millions and billions every year. Having worked in the service and hospitality industry, she’s more aware than some about the true cost of these conveniences.

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Smartphone Sales to Over Take Feature Phone Sales in 2011

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Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « 1 in 8 Consumers Forecasted to Cut or Eliminate Cable TV in 2010 | Main | An Overview of the Non-Profit Sector » May 12, 2010 Smartphone Sales to Over Take Feature Phone Sales in 2011 Nielsen is forecasting that smartphone sales in the U.S. will exceed "dumb" phones in 2011. 

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The One Person Who Can Give You a Great Career

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One thing that struck me was the number of people who were either unemployed or about to lose their jobs who decided to base their vote on the idea that a presidential candidate would bring back their jobs and defunct industries to their towns. My own dad lost his job when he was 10 months from retirement. Or that it's changing.