Don’t Wait for Superman … Put On Your Own Cape!
We must do more than walk our kids to the end of the driveway to see them off each day, and then never entering their schools again until we appear on graduation day with digital cameras in hand.
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Tips for Overcoming Sexist Attitudes at Work
I am a woman entering the field of information technology and I feel I’m not taken seriously. Do you have any advice on how I can be viewed equally and as dedicated as the men in my field?
Cruise Control
Like most successful businesses, Benny Black’s Platinum Motorcars was born out of desire. Black, who lived on a bartender’s salary after graduating from college, wanted to drive expensive cars without having to pay for them. That was 10 years ago. Since then he has grown his online rental service—providing sport, luxury, and exotic cars—to a fleet of 15 vehicles and added chauffeur service.
Plug and Play
The words “step into my office†have taken on a whole new meaning. As responsibilities grow and accessibility becomes more necessary, mobile technology has gotten smaller and more dependable. Wireless technology has made such an impact on business that those involved in a deal or strategic meeting do not physically have to occupy the same room. Now, business can be conducted anywhere—on the road to a client’s warehouse, at an airport, or over dinner at a restaurant. So, this holiday season, when shopping for your partners and employees, give the gift of connectivity—a gift that keeps on giving no matter where you are on the planet.
Don’t Let Your Gift Cards Go to Waste
As the holidays approach, many well-meaning relatives will be doling out gift cards—often because they don’t know what else to buy. Technology and new Federal Reserve Board rules can make the cards more of a gift and less of a hassle. Many shoppers, like Abbrea Askew, have received their share of gift cards for stores they don’t frequent. The 31-year-old stay-at-home mom was looking for a way to get rid of the cards she didn’t need. Through a Google search, she learned about GiftCardRescue.com, an online marketplace for selling and buying gift cards. “It works out really well for me,†says the Atlanta resident. “I can stock up on the things I need instead of being stuck shopping at certain stores.â€
