Turn yourself into a prospect magnet
February 26, 2018By Jerry Bellune All of us have gone to events and left, feeling like we wasted our time. It wasn’t the fault of the event, the hosts or the guests.…
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Turn yourself into a prospect magnet
February 26, 2018
By Jerry Bellune All of us have gone to events and left, feeling like we wasted our time. It wasn’t the fault of the event, the hosts or the guests.…
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Competitiveness: Is it better to be a hawk or a diplomat?
February 23, 2018
By Brian Maynor Do you thrive on competition or avoid it like the plague? Diplomats are people who enjoy their job and tend to have a go with the…
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Competitiveness: Is it better to be a hawk or a diplomat?
February 23, 2018
By Brian Maynor Do you thrive on competition or avoid it like the plague? Diplomats are people who enjoy their job and tend to have a go with the…
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The rules we should break to land the job we want
February 21, 2018
By Brian Maynor Hunting for a job sucks. It doesn’t matter what education, training or experience you have, job hunting is hard for everyone. Not only is the market…
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The rules we should break to land the job we want
February 21, 2018
By Brian Maynor Hunting for a job sucks. It doesn’t matter what education, training or experience you have, job hunting is hard for everyone. Not only is the market…
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A business lesson from Ben Franklin
February 19, 2018By Jerry Bellune Historians do Ben Franklin a disservice. They write about him as a successful inventor, scientist, diplomat and printer. It was Franklin’s success as a printer that…
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A business lesson from Ben Franklin
February 19, 2018
By Jerry Bellune Historians do Ben Franklin a disservice. They write about him as a successful inventor, scientist, diplomat and printer. It was Franklin’s success as a printer that…
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Most Americans unaware of one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors
February 14, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that a simple eye exam is key to saving sight against Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-Related…
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Most Americans unaware of one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors
February 14, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that a simple eye exam is key to saving sight against Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-Related…
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You don’t need to do it all yourself
February 14, 2018
By Jerry Bellune You may think, “I don’t know about social media, don’t have the time to learn it or don’t have time to do all of this”. The…
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Why do we continue doing something when we know it’s not good for us?
February 9, 2018
By Brian Maynor We all have bad habits. It’s impossible to live and be human without having them, but have we ever stopped to think about why we keep…
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Why do we continue doing something when we know it’s not good for us?
February 9, 2018
By Brian Maynor We all have bad habits. It’s impossible to live and be human without having them, but have we ever stopped to think about why we keep…
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Are you Protecting your Biggest Asset?
February 8, 2018By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP Financially speaking, your biggest asset is your ability to earn an income. Your income enables you to pay for your everyday living costs. It…
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Are you Protecting your Biggest Asset?
February 8, 2018
By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP Financially speaking, your biggest asset is your ability to earn an income. Your income enables you to pay for your everyday living costs. It…
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Why are we working 70-hour weeks?
February 7, 2018
By Brian Maynor Most professional cultures perpetuate the myth that in order to be successful we have to work insanely long hours and we buy into it. Working excessively…
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Why are we working 70-hour weeks?
February 7, 2018
By Brian Maynor Most professional cultures perpetuate the myth that in order to be successful we have to work insanely long hours and we buy into it. Working excessively…
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Preventing and Treating Migraine Headaches
February 7, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Migraine headaches are a painful nightmare that can negatively impact individuals’ lives, relationships, and work. Some experience migraines so severe or…
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Preventing and Treating Migraine Headaches
February 7, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Migraine headaches are a painful nightmare that can negatively impact individuals’ lives, relationships, and work. Some experience migraines so severe or…
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Do you really want Mom’s vacation home?
February 6, 2018By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® Many times when financial planners are working with families to create an estate plan, we hit a sticking point: What is to be done…
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Do you really want Mom’s vacation home?
February 6, 2018
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® Many times when financial planners are working with families to create an estate plan, we hit a sticking point: What is to be done…
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How to run a 5-star business
February 5, 2018By Jerry Bellune If you think your business is competitive, think about this: Tiny Lexington has 160 restaurants and expects another 40 will open soon. That’s the outlook from…
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How to run a 5-star business
February 5, 2018
By Jerry Bellune If you think your business is competitive, think about this: Tiny Lexington has 160 restaurants and expects another 40 will open soon. That’s the outlook from…
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Are you up to the sticky note challenge?
February 1, 2018
By Brian Maynor Are you living the life you want or at least making progress towards it? Most of us have a vision of what we want our lives…
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Are you up to the sticky note challenge?
February 1, 2018
By Brian Maynor Are you living the life you want or at least making progress towards it? Most of us have a vision of what we want our lives…
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A step-by-step guide to climbing the career ladder
January 31, 2018
By Brian Maynor Reaching for the next rung on the career ladder is exciting, but it’s also nerve-racking. When is the right time to ask for a promotion? How…
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A step-by-step guide to climbing the career ladder
January 31, 2018
By Brian Maynor Reaching for the next rung on the career ladder is exciting, but it’s also nerve-racking. When is the right time to ask for a promotion? How…
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What Causes Migraine Headaches?
January 31, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize how serious migraines can be…until they have one! Migraine headaches, whether occasional or regularly endured as a…
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What Causes Migraine Headaches?
January 31, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize how serious migraines can be…until they have one! Migraine headaches, whether occasional or regularly endured as a…
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What makes you different and better?
January 29, 2018Bu Jerry Bellune Dave Shaw, owner of Flying Napkins, a local ad agency, once owned Locals, a pizza place in Five Points where 27 other bars and restaurants were…
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What makes you different and better?
January 29, 2018
Bu Jerry Bellune Dave Shaw, owner of Flying Napkins, a local ad agency, once owned Locals, a pizza place in Five Points where 27 other bars and restaurants were…
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4 ways to rebound from being sick
January 24, 2018
By Brian Maynor “Experts are predicting the worst flu season in history,” according to CNBC, and it’s easy to see why when 46 states report widespread breakouts. That being…
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Making pride a positive force in our lives
January 24, 2018
By Brian Maynor Pride cometh before the fall. No one likes a show off. Egotistical. When it comes to pride, the most common musings and feelings are that it…
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Is there an embezzler in your business?
January 23, 2018
By Jerry Bellune A friend called to demand to know why his bill was 90 days past due. Our bookkeeper found a copy of the cancelled check with the…
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Is there an embezzler in your business?
January 22, 2018By Jerry Bellune A friend called to demand to know why his bill was 90 days past due. Our bookkeeper found a copy of the cancelled check with the…
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The key to sounding powerful without sounding aggressive
January 19, 2018
By Brian Maynor Words are powerful. They convey how we feel, our emotions and provide context, whether we’re speaking or writing, so it is important to choose them with…
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How to help loved ones de-stress
January 17, 2018
By Brian Maynor Watching someone you care about come home stressed out and exhausted day after day is a terrible feeling, especially when you feel powerless to help. Yet,…
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Treating Depression: Emerging from the Darkness
January 17, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Millions of Americans will suffer from depression in their lifetimes. Whether you have experienced depression yourself or know someone who has,…
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Treating Depression: Emerging from the Darkness
January 17, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Millions of Americans will suffer from depression in their lifetimes. Whether you have experienced depression yourself or know someone who has,…
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3 ways tax cuts may affect your business
January 16, 2018By Jerry Bellune The $1.5 trillion federal tax cuts may affect you and your employees dramatically. It is a good idea to discuss the following with your bookkeeper, your…
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3 ways tax cuts may affect your business
January 16, 2018
By Jerry Bellune The $1.5 trillion federal tax cuts may affect you and your employees dramatically. It is a good idea to discuss the following with your bookkeeper, your…
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4 common behaviors that hijack conversations
January 12, 2018
By Brian Maynor Have you ever started a conversation that ended in an argument? Of course you have; it happens to all of us. Having a conversation isn’t always…
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How to be a better person today
January 10, 2018
By Brian Maynor 2018 is off and running, and many people have already moved on from their resolutions. Whether you made any resolutions for the new year or…
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Understanding the Causes of Depression: the Road to Darkness
January 10, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD At some point in life, everyone experiences sadness or worry. These feelings are often caused or enhanced by issues like relationship…
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Are you a good listener?
January 10, 2018By Jerry Bellune My wife occasionally gets on my case — for interviewing people. When we travel, I talk with cab drivers, tour guides, bellhops, waitresses, cooks, you name it.…
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Understanding the Causes of Depression: the Road to Darkness
January 10, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD At some point in life, everyone experiences sadness or worry. These feelings are often caused or enhanced by issues like relationship…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, health-care, life
Are you a good listener?
January 10, 2018
By Jerry Bellune My wife occasionally gets on my case — for interviewing people. When we travel, I talk with cab drivers, tour guides, bellhops, waitresses, cooks, you name it.…
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How entrepreneurial are you?
January 8, 2018By Jerry Bellune We started our company to publish a newspaper. New options came along and we now publish: • Two newspapers in two counties. • Business books and…
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How entrepreneurial are you?
January 8, 2018
By Jerry Bellune We started our company to publish a newspaper. New options came along and we now publish: • Two newspapers in two counties. • Business books and…
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Debunking the myth that you have to be a jerk to be successful
January 5, 2018
By Brian Maynor Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. These are some of the most successful people in the world whose creations actually changed the…
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