Happy birthday America! We’ve seen many changes in this country of ours over the years, but one thing remains- our freedom. On July 4, like everyday, we get to enjoy our independence. Freedom and patriotism are so special to us and we thought we would share a few ideas for how you can the things that make America great this …

For Memorial Day we posted about some awesome Florida Staycations to consider. Now, with the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, we thought we would offer a few more ideas for places you could enjoy with friends and family this holiday. Busch Gardens and Adventure Island: When was the last time you took in a few of the tourist destinations in …

Even small business owners need a break! If you’re like most people you are itching for a vacation come summer time, but unlike those who are employed with the benefit of vacation pay you’ll need to not only come up with a way to cover the expenses of taking a trip, but also to cover how much money you would …

Many people have heard of the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad. What many people don’t know however is that the author behind it, Robert Kiyosaki has also written several other books, has coaching programs, developed a free online game and has an awesome blog filled with a wealth of information. This Father’s Day, we thought we would share 5 lessons …

We recently saw an article on LearnVest about “Working Dad Guilt”. Intrigued, we decided to read it and summarize its findings for you below. If you would like, you can read the full article here. The gist of working dad guilt is that fathers feel guilty over their inability to have a decent work –life balance. For example, one dad …

Sunday, June 21, 2015 is Father’s Day and if you haven’t yet gotten your working dad a gift, you’re in luck because we have 10 awesome gift ideas! The best part? None of them are boring old ties! 1. A Journey Marker – This is a personalized sign with mile markers pointing to your dad’s favorite destinations with actual mileages …

Every day more and more women and men are starting their own journey of entrepreneurship. The idea of the freedom to be your own boss, make your own rules and dictate your own future is so enticing, it’s no wonder there are more people abandoning traditional nine to five gigs than ever before. If you want to hop on the …

Last month, in honor of Mother’s Day we posted about work at home moms and how they fit in the work during the day while raising kids. This month, because we realize that lots of dads are trading in the office life for the life of a stay at home business owner we thought we would offer up some tips …

Your phone is not just for texting, facebooking and making calls. If that is all you are using it for, you’re doing it wrong! Here are 5 business uses for your tablet or smart phone you may or may not have thought of. It’s great for reminders of important action items– iPhones, iPads, tablets and Droids all come with calendars …

School’s out for the summer! While this is exciting for the children, it can wreak havoc on the small business owners who work from home. Can you manage the kids AND your business during the summer break? With a little planning and creativity we think so! Explain to the kids that you have work time and play time – It’s …

We’ve all heard that exercise is good for your health and good for your waistline, but did you know it’s also good for your business? It’s true! Exercising can mean more money in your pocket! Here’s five reasons working out is good for business: It lowers your stress and clears your mind – When you are working out the only …

School is out for the summer and that means you and your family will likely take at least a few days for vacation. The fortunate thing about owning your business is it’s up to you when you take time off. However, the bad news is that you will likely still need to check in on your business while you are …

If you’re anything like us, you are constantly looking for new ideas and information to implement into your business. Regardless of whether you are just starting your business or are a seasoned veteran in the world of entrepreneurial goodness, a new tool for the knowledge tool box never hurts. Below are 5 fabulous books for entrepreneurs and why you should …

We love podcasts. So much in fact we mentioned podcasts in our post of 5 places for free business lessons. The wonderful thing about podcasts is that they offer so much information in a short amount of time from some of the most sought after minds in the world. You can even download them to an MP3 player making for …