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The Real Good Life Takes Dinner Stress Off Your Plate

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In seventh grade, Maggie Skarich Joos dreamed of owning a restaurant. But years later, after studying hospitality management and working in several restaurants, Skarich Joos realized the long evenings weren’t a good fit for her. MSJ: I have great support at home; my husband is definitely an equal partner. What was that like?

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How to Create a Budget: 6 Steps to Get You on the Path to Financial Security

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Some basic categories, but definitely not all possible ones, you can start with include: Housing, including rent or mortgage Utilities Car payments/insurance/gas Health/medical expenses Groceries/restaurant expenses Entertainment Personal/shopping/clothing Children Savings Credit cards/loans/other fees Etc. Don’t ditch the budget.

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The SUCCESS Interview: Francois Reihani and the Power of Building a Business Focused on Giving Back

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In this edition, Madison Pieper spoke with Francois Reihani, founder and CEO of La La Land Kind Cafe, a Dallas-based restaurant that empowers youth who have aged out of the foster care system through employment and mentorship opportunities. SM: So you started a poke restaurant. This Q&A has been edited for space and clarity.

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5 Tips for Implementing Sustainability Practices as a Small Business

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Increasing sustainability is a major international goal, particularly as of late. Find detailed definitions of important terms like sustainability, carbon footprints, climate change, and carbon emissions. For instance, a restaurant could focus on replacing plastic bottles or providing reusable silverware.

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A Manual for Dealing with Rejection

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My goal is to try to convince them that, hey, selling is not bad,” he says. Here are some of no’s alternate definitions and what that preliminary “nope” on a sales call can mean: I’m confused. When you hear that definitive no, think to yourself, “Thanks for my $250. ”. It truly is a science. Keep going.

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Gift Giving for Executive Assistants and Clients

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It’s not that it’s an expectation, but receiving a gift is definitely appreciated and can be a good way to show you value your EA, clients, or team members. This sort of journal is a great gift for anyone who has goals they’re aspiring toward. Restaurant gift cards Everyone eats!

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Best of the Best: How to Create a Personal Brand Like DJ Khaled

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By any definition he’d reached undeniable success in music by 2008, and he seemed to have a reasonable blueprint to sustain it. You’re going to see restaurants, clothing, new products and more music.”. Self-cheerleading isn’t usually considered cool, but for someone who is in the public eye, looking cool isn’t one of his goals.