Maybe working from home for the last year has wiped your memory clean of a time when you had to put on pants to do your job. Or maybe you’ve been working in a specialized industry your whole life and you have a sneaking feeling that professional protocol for being a pigeon chaser might be a bit different than what is expected in a more traditional office job. Perhaps you’ve always felt like you didn’t quite know the rules. It’s certainly true that there is a lot of variance in workplace cultures, but most people who tend to huff about workplace culture are people who need a refresher in basic courtesy and common sense. Here’s a refresher on the basics.

Small businesses are a challenge because while most entrepreneurs fit in this category, it's a very awkward stage. Here in the middle, capital investments are needed to grow... but you don't quite have the scale to benefit from efficiencies. Let's take a look at tree trimming service for instance. At first glance, the tree trimming and woodcutting industry does not seem competitive, as many business owners have their eyes set on other matters. This creates a golden opportunity for many tree trimming services to make the most out of their opportunities simply by proving to be reliable and competent.

Events of the past few weeks with stock tip forums and crazy wealth created instantly from seemingly worthless stocks has fueled a new generation of investors to try their hand at what is increasingly becoming just another casino game. Real investing and stock market trading takes time and effort and your risks will be rewarded. The challenge in today's market is that people who aren't willing to take the time to learn how invest will be lured into a sense that it's just easy money... until it's not.

This might seem like a terrible time to open a restaurant but the good news is that COVID will be almost over and there are going to be a lot of options as the economy recovers. There's already a year worth of pent up demand for dining in restaurants and that joy of a steaming hot dinner delivered right to your table without worrying about masks or cardboard boxes as you take it home. If you are considering starting a restaurant, you've probably already budgeted for ovens and cooktops as well as freezers, but equally important is a stainless steel wall shelf. Without that, there's no place to store all the important stuff!

Law school is a dream for many, but it is a challenging, rigorous process. Understanding what law school requires from you, as well as what type of work you will do after graduation is important before making your decision. Attending because you haven’t come up with a better idea for a career is likely to lead to stress and dissatisfaction. The good news is, there are many different career paths you can choose.

As our year of COVID begins to wind down many people are considering long-term changes to their housing and work structure. For many men, this has already included leaving large cities and moving to a place where they can have a yard, freedom to spread out, and other perceived benefits of a suburban or even semi-rural lifestyle. Things aren't always greener on the other side of the fence though. As I've looked at how to leave my urban loft in San Diego, here are some things I'm being forced to consider. Depending on where you are, many of these issues will hold true as well.

For some reason, many people get confused when they visit this site and think we book travel or run tours. Quite honestly, I've considered running my own tours and we've now launched a partnership where we can sell travel too. It's not as easy, nor as glamourous as you might think though. Being a successful tour operator takes loads of time and energy as well as a bit of luck. Most of all though, as fun as it might sound to show people around your favorite places... it is still a business. Let's take a look at some things you need to know to become a successful tour operator!

While some startups simply need a computer and a whiteboard to get started, there's a whole industry of makers out there that are able to start producing manufactured products too. This is quite literally a revolution that will put Americans back to the leadership position we once had in manufacturing since even a small startup operator can buy a CNC machine and create prototypes as well as finished products with a bit of work. While most of you probably know what to expect when shopping for a computer, a notepad, and pens... how much is a CNC machine?

While some people think of payday loans as a predatory practice, the reality is that it is a saving grace for many folks out there. This is true for lower income folks but also true for professionals as well who have sudden needs for cash and have already tapped their savigns accounts. Let's take a look at what payday loans are and how they can help if you have bad credit and need cash now.

Everyone at this point has experienced the frustration of no longer being able to dine in at your favorite restaurant or bar. It is even more frustrating for some of us who saw locations open again... only to be closed back down a few weeks later. What many people don't understand is that this costs THOUSANDS of dollars to re-open and if they are forced to close again it means money just thrown out the window. Here's a look at some of the expenses a business might face during this time and why we should all be forgiving of paying a bit more for our favorite foods.

Love driving, long road trips, big engines, and the freedom of virtually never having to go sit in a cubical ever again? The trucking industry booming and while it's not an easy lifestyle, you can make a solid living while seeing new parts of the country. Here are some tips and advice for aspiring long haul truck drivers.

Starting a new business can be one of the most exciting things in life. It's the start of something new where you're in charge and the future has yet to be decided. Unfortunately, the reality is that most businesses fail in the first few months or years and there are generally a few common reasons why this happens. Here are five deadly mistakes to avoid when starting your business...

A few months ago the folks at Autonomous sent me one of their Standing Desks and a great new office chair too. It was an interesting challenge trying this out since initially, it seemed to be more of a gimmick but then quickly proved to be something valuable that frankly should be the standard, instead of being perceived as an expensive luxury.

Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. And even if you're working in an office that's supposed to be safe from any and all hazards, you're still at risk of slipping a disc or wounding yourself.

Persuading the boss for a pass to work from home can be a tough nut to crack. Their instinct will almost instinctively force a ‘no’ from their lips but if they took the time to think about it for a little bit longer they might just find that having you working from home more often is a solution that just might benefit everyone.

Many of you are entrepreneurs or aspiring business mavens looking for the "next big thing". In fact, while creating that big idea is the way to make the big bucks, there's another pathway that can help you get started fast. By partnering with a wholesaler it will allow you to focus on building your supply chain, marketing funnel, and industry knowledge first. Then, if you see more money you can take things to the next level by leveraging that experience and start manufacturing your own product. A great way to get started is with reselling energy supplements. While this has gotten a bad name from some in the past, there's still loads of money to be made. Let's take a look.

I go to a lot of trade shows and I get a ton of swag from openings as well as just random companies looking to send me stuff. What most brands don't 'get' is that the most common stuff just gets put in a box or worse, simply thrown away. While you might think that re-usable shopping totes are the rage, let's look at some different items that are actually useful and that means a long life reminding your target about your brand. Here's some tips that you can use to help make the smart decision when selecting swag items for your next promotion!

Blogging can be a lot of fun... but it's also a lot of hard work. While it's easy to dismiss people who constantly share amazing photos of them doing incredible things, it's a business. Luckily, I've learned a lot over the past decade and here are some of my tricks and advice that I'd pass on to anyone looking at blogging as more than just a way to share their random thoughts with others. If you are looking to succeed and get all the fun "perks" then you need to work hard. Here's how you can make that happen!

I generally don't get much stay in where I stay when traveling. Most of my travel arrangements are made by someone else and since they are paying I generally don't care as long as it's safe, clean and comfortable. That being said however, certain things make my stay that much better. A good desk space, a comfortable chair, plenty of USB and power outlets and good - easily accessible food options that aren't over priced. In the past, none of that would have described Marriott's core brand and absolutely nobody would have described it as stylish. For me personally, the Marriott brand wasn't "bad" it was just old and out of touch. Through pure luck though, this year I've had the chance to stay in several different Marriott locations at different parts of the country and it's clear that the brand is back in a good way!

I was lucky. My parents saved up for me to go to college and I had help from my grandparents, too. Now that I’m faced with looking at getting a Master’s degree, the situation is different. I have little cash available, so graduate school loans are something I’m looking at to help me take the next step with my education.