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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. Set goals and adjust your expenses.

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7 Money Mistakes You’re Making in Your 20s

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You’re out at a restaurant or a bar with some friends and you want to split the bill, but you don’t have cash. Some offer reward programs like cash back, grocery points or travel discounts that can be very worthwhile. It can also pad your emergency savings or get you $720 closer to your big savings goals like a house or retirement.

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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. For instance, a restaurant could focus on replacing plastic bottles or providing reusable silverware. For instance, you could provide a discount for those that purchase eco-friendly options.

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Phoenix views from restaurant last night (day 1) – #IVAA10

Andrea Kalli

The views from our restaurant were spectacular. Phoenix views from restaurant last night (day 1) – #IVAA10 Rating 3.00 Spending time with people over food is MUCH different than spending time with them in conference rooms. You get a peek into their wild side, even if it’s just a little one. Want To Link To This Article?

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Getting buy in from the boss

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Be mindful of your end goal – you need to tie in your request for L&D to your current position and how it will prepare you and your boss for the future. Will the request tie in with one of your appraisal goals? External networking will broaden the playing fields. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary.

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Let’s talk team bonding

Practically Perfect PA

When a team is aligned, energized and working together towards a common goal, nothing can stop them! For each year you work at the restaurant chain Sweetgreen, your T-Shirt becomes a darker shade of green. This month only, they are offering Practically Perfect PA members a 10% discount. Sweetgreen Celebrate Tenure.

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Upcoming Posts from the IVAA Live Summit in Phoenix

Andrea Kalli

My goal is to do as much audio and video blogging from my iPhone as possible. I’m heading to Phoenix tomorrow for the IVAA Live Summit ( #IVAA10 ).