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Showcasing personal interviews with famed faces, everyday women who make a difference in our society or tough topics that need addressing.

Best Strategies for Achieving an Optimal Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance-Chispa Magazine

In today’s busy world, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to maintain a proper work to life balance. For many people, a job is becoming much more than a source of sustenance. It leaves very little for other activities, social life and proper relaxation. While it may be difficult, finding a good work to life balance is…

Dave Says: Beware of Overspending + No Magic Number

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Beware of Overspending Dear Dave, I know you’re big on bargains and saving money. How do you feel about warehouse clubs, like Costco and Sam’s Club? —Jessica Dear Jessica, We have both of those in our neighborhood, and I’m a big fan. There are definitely some good buys and great bargains to be had in…

How Can You Play A Role In Saving The World?

Moms Prioritize These When Starting a Business-Chispa Magazine

Secretly, we all want to be Wonder Woman. Unfortunately most of us don’t have the powers, or the skills, or the skin-tight spandex superhero costume. In this increasingly frightening world, all we really want is to make our mark and do some good, but it’s hard to decide what exactly to do. Here are some…

The Secret To Planning A Great Corporate Event

Combat Stress Easily When You're Planning a Conference-Chispa Magazine

If you have been in business for any real length of time, then you will be aware that corporate events are a big part of the whole business world. But, when it comes to planning one yourself, it might seem as though you have bitten off more than you can chew. If you have never…

Dave Says: Fighting Fear + Use an Insurance Broker

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Fighting Fear Dear Dave, After listening to your show, I want to try to get control of my finances, but I’m afraid to open up the bills. I make about $60,000 a year, but it’s a real struggle just to keep my head above water financially. My checking account is always overdrawn, and I don’t…

EntreLeadership: Being a Leader Within Your Community

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Leadership means doing a lot more than making hiring decisions, signing paychecks, and taking care of your team and your company. True leaders motivate others to take action. When you think of leaders in your community, who comes to mind? Public officials? Civic group presidents? Pastors? These are fine choices, but many entrepreneurs don’t realize…

Dave Says: A Good Marketing Idea + Girlfriend Debt Account

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A Good Marketing Idea Dear Dave, I’m a small-business owner with a lawn care franchise. It’s common in our industry, after the season is over, to send out pre-pay letters for the upcoming season. If we send out these letters offering a five or 10 percent discount for early payment on next year’s services, is…