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Making Self-Promotion Work For You

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There’s nothing complicated about being successful in business. It’s simple and it goes like this: It’s all about making a name for yourself. That’s it, self-promotion. Getting known. Whether it’s finding and impressing prospects, keeping current customers, or moving ahead in a career, volunteering has long been the platform for gaining visibility. For some, it’s serving on company committees and …

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What’s a QLAC? Understanding Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts

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Today’s Boomers will, on average, live 20 to 25 years in retirement, and one in four will live to at least age 90.  As stated in a previous article, longevity has become the “fountain of youth,” and many of today’s Boomers are coming to grips with the new “retirement reality” that will be the world they wake up to for …

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Sharon Epperson’s guide to 4 key groups who need life insurance

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By Sharon Epperson, November 13, 2014 Today there are more single mothers, female breadwinners and stay-at-home dads than there were even a decade ago. Many couples are buying homes later — and having to make mortgage payments into their 50s and 60s. Many parents are having children later. So moms and dads may be facing surging college tuition bills at …

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Health Insurance Premiums to Fluctuate Under Obamacare

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By Kimberly Leonard, November 11, 2014 Worried consumers have cited that they think their health care premium costs are on the rise, but recent analyses show the price of insurance is going to vary widely – primarily depending on where people live, but also depending on medical providers, the number of insurance companies and how many people ultimately choose to …

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7 Questions to Ask Yourself before Hiring a Business Coach

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Since business coaching is about you doing all the heavy lifting when it comes to setting goals and implementation, it’s important to be prepared for the experience and see if it fits your needs. With the choices of having a mentor, consultant or coach to work with, it’s important to determine what approach would work for you to overcome your …

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Using Storytelling to Build Trust with Clients

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When meeting with a client or prospect, being able to tell a relatable business story can help build an unparalleled rapport and trust. It’s easy to learn to tell stories. We tell them every day and don’t even realize it. A general definition of a story is, “an account of something that happened.” They can be imaginary, traditional, or true …

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Today’s Retirement Reality: Dream or Nightmare?

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As the last of the Baby Boomers celebrate their 50th birthday this year, a recent Wells Fargo survey added to what is already a very bleak picture for many of these pre-retirees.  As they prepare for what could be up to one third of their lifetime in retirement, the picture-perfect dream of life after work is becoming a nightmare reality …

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4 Benefits of Embracing Change

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You don’t need anyone to tell you that the world is undergoing a lot of changes right now. From sociopolitical shifts to healthcare reform, it’s pretty obvious.  What may not be so obvious is your ability to adapt to the changes that are necessary for your business to survive and thrive in the changing market.  How do you set yourself …

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The Neck That Turns the Head: A Candid Look at Women and Retirement

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When we were young, they fed us, clothed us, rocked us to sleep and cleaned our dirty bottoms.  As we grew older, they bandaged our cuts and scratches from our many exploits and adventures.  They were our #1 cheerleader in the stands, even if we were standing on the sidelines.  They cooked our meals, made our beds, washed our clothes …

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How to Get (Really) Good at Business Communications

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It’s easy to roll your eyes and moan about the state of business communications. There’s everything from incomplete, inaccurate and confusing emails and memos to meeting minutes and reports that don’t make sense. Ineffective business letters, most of which are peppered with the first person singular pronoun, are fodder for the recycling bin. All this results in errors, causes confusion, …

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