It’s hard to believe that we’re already in the third quarter of the federal tax year. In fact, if you’re paying quarterly payments, you’re third quarter taxes are coming due September 15! Tax season can be stressful, but April 15 of next year will be here before you know it. With that in mind, we thought we would give you …
You may or may not have heard that we’re having a Book Fair! If you’re an author that will be attending our book fair, or another one in the near future, here are a few things we suggest that you bring with you: Books! This one may seem obvious, but we still felt we should mention it. How many? That …
Regardless of your customer service expertise or how trained and experienced your staff is, at some point you will have to deal with unhappy clients. Dealing with difficult clients is even more complicated when the client is a top tier customer that is essential to your success. However, it is imperative to note that irrespective of who is in the …
If you’re a virtual business owner who has yet to decide whether or not to do videos on YouTube, this article may may help you finally come to a final decision. First, let’s consider the analogy that a picture is worth 1,000 words. By that logic, a YouTube video is worth even more. Still not convinced? Check out these statistics: …
On Saturday, September, 17, 2016, On Point Executive Center will host its second annual book fair. We’ve already started promoting the fair and have booked several local authors and publishers, but as of the time of this writing there’s still plenty of room for several more to join us. If you have a book and are looking for a way …
You likely know that as a virtual business owner, eating right is necessary, but is often done while on the go. You need energy to last you through the long hours of your work day. You also need something quick and easy so you’re not wasting time in the kitchen. Check out these awesome work day snacks that will keep …
Many successful business executives did not get where they are without their share of rejections or failures. In fact, if you ask most of them today, they will likely tell you countless stories of rejections they overcame before they got their big break. While it may feel deflating at the time, powering through rejections with…
As an entrepreneur or a business owner, you should always be coming up with new ways of doing things or develop new products, so you remain relevant and competitive in your niche. But, what is the best way to brainstorm for new ideas for your business? People recommend different ways of brainstorming for new ideas…
In a virtual business, electronic means are used to buy and sell goods and services, as opposed to face to face transactions in which physical documents are used. Getting paid for the services offered or goods sold is the primary objective of the business. To ensure you get paid easily and promptly, your invoice should…
I published another book this year! A lot of hard work which had me take into consideration any business expenses I could deduct on my taxes. The writing business is like any other business, and that means you get the benefit of business-related tax breaks. If you’re a writer and are earning money from your writing (or…
We’re loving the interactive graphic on the Energy Star website all about bringing green to work with you! Click this link or the image above and you will be taken to their site to learn all the ways you can take small steps in your business to save energy. Every where you see a star, click it and learn more. …
With services like Hootsuite, Edgar, Buffer, Tweetdeck and more available these days, it’s all too easy to think that all you need in your virtual business is to schedule a bunch of social media updates and move on to the next task. However, what you actually need is a live person doing your social media for you! Here’s why: Social …
You Look Like a Million Bucks! That was just one of the many comments I heard following the Macy’s fashion show to benefit Dress for Success. But who wouldn’t look like a million bucks wearing an Ivanka Trump dress, Coach shoes and a Michael Kors purse dangling from their arm? When one of the guests commented, ‘you look like a …
We saw an awesome infographic about emotional intelligence and how it can benefit your career on the Dress For Success Blog. It was so good that we wanted to share it with our readers. Check it out below! The original graphic was created by the Brighton School of Business and Management and it is incredibly informative. Enjoy! Do you have …
There are many people out there that are strong advocates for using a business coach, there are some who say you should use a consultant instead, and others still say that you need both a coach and a consultant. But, what’s the difference between a business coach and a business consultant? A business coach encourages the talents you already have. …