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save money on health insuranceReduce your Health Insurance Costs - Many times families or individuals are paying higher premiums for health insurance because there plans just do not fit their needs. Al Knight shows how designing a plan that is best suited for your needs you can usually save money and often add more value to your plan.  Read more about how to Save on Health Insurance.

New Year business StrategiesSimple Business Strategies to Start the New Year - It’s another New Year for small office, solo-preneurs and other professional individuals - so start it off right. Create a New Year of abundance, balance, focus, and fun – follow Joanne Victoria’s Three Simple Business Strategies.
 

Office Health This Winter Season - The cold and flu season is upon us. In an ideal world, people would not show up to work sick. But with the economy the way it is and people lax to miss work for fear of losing a paycheck or losing their job, we have to protect ourselves instead. Kathy Gruver, Natural Health Consultant, shares some tips on Keeping Healthy in the Work Place.

 

Is Print Media still a Viable Media Outlet? - Contrary to popular opinion, newspapers and other forms of print media have not yet become obsolete. Circulation figures show that these publications are still attracting the attention of readers every day. Karen Pierce Gonzalez, publicist, explains why we should Keep Print Media on our Contact List.



 

Business & Career Events Calendar - Business Events Calendar including featured Expos, Workshops & Seminars, Networking Meetings, Conferences & Conventions, and more! Check out our list of Business Events.

 


 

Marketing Your Book - Books do not sell themselves unless their use is mandated by law. Even then, they need help to be successful. Maralyn Hill shows how you can be budget conscious about your marketing, and still do it in the smartest, most effective, manner. Read more about Marketing Your Book.



 

Looking for a Job? Ideal for both the first-time job seeker and the seasoned employee caught in the after-effect of downsizing; Ten Minutes to the Job Interview by Rachel INgegneri is your last-minute guide and checklist for securing a position, a promotion, a paycheck. Read more about having a Successful Job Interview.

 



 

North San Diego County Offers a New Meeting Experience - Have a Meeting and have a view, too!  Event Planner Joan Burns shares why North San Diego County is an ideal venue for you next Business Conference or Meeting. Read more about Planning Your Next Meeting.
 

Investing your timeAre You Getting the Most from Your Time Investment? Why do we continue to look for business in areas that continue to deliver little or no success? Gerry Rose explains that it is how you invest your time in quality activities that deliver measurable results. Read more about How to Invest Your Time to Get Exactly What You Want.

 

The Failure Factor - Most people enjoy sharing their great successes with others, but few people are excited to talk about the things they have fallen short with in their lives. Lisa Marie Platske shares some tips on increasing your courage to fail so that you can succeed. Read more about Failure vs. Success.
 


 

 

 


 

 


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Business Tip of the MonthFor the Business Tip of the Month by Gerry Rose, click here. For Gerry's article of the month, click here. For more about Gerry, click here.

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