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How to Know If You’re Financially Ready to Start a Business

Success

Business organization: Who will manage operations? For example, if a relative gives you an intrafamily loan, they’ll want to charge a minimum interest rate so it doesn’t count as a gift (which would trigger gift taxes). Are you currently earmarking 15% to 20% of your income for retirement? Who are your target customers?

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Liminal Space: Why This Period of Nothingness Is Critical to Being Present and Processing Your Thoughts

Success

The organization by the same name defines it as the time between what was and what’s next—“a time of waiting.” I miss the Train Wrecks, but getting outside and connecting with nature has been a gift. In between, who are you? That lack of having to subscribe to the role of either persona is where the term “liminal space” lives.

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Things You Can Do As A Small Business Owner To Limit Your Tax Liability

Eco-Office Gals

Have A Retirement Plan. As an entrepreneur whose aim is to limit tax deductions contributing to a retirement plan is a good idea. A retirement plan will help you save some money because the plan will provide you with a tax deduction for the contributions. Contribute To A Charity Organization.

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

Success

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 But others have a hard time letting go of any tasks, for various reasons. You will pay either by the hour or a la carte for services.

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Steel Magnolias, Barbie, and Other Wise Women – In Celebration of a Complicated Women’s History Month By Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low-Krayman

The decision shouldn’t be solely based on financial considerations but should also take into account the organization’s culture. Carol Cozewith on listening to the advice of others Retired Designer My advice to my granddaughters and all young women is this. You have the power to choose where to apply your talents.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Nominating a woman for an award isn’t just a gesture; it’s a gift of recognition, motivation and celebration. When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents.

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An interview with Admin Awards Founder, Sunny Nunan, by Executive Support Magazine

Admin Awards

When my mom retired just shy of her 80th birthday from the profession, she was given a scrapbook that was packed with pages of pictures, letters and writings about what she meant to her co-workers and organization. They’re what I call the unicorns of the organization. as the CEO, and people just absolutely adored her.