12 Best Leadership Blogs You Should be Following in 2021

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When an athlete wants to perform at their highest level, they train harder than even they thought possible.  When a leader wants to improve his skills and inspire those he leads, what steps can he take?  One of the many tips is to read as much as possible on the subject of leadership.  There are … Read more

Online Listing Tips to Jumpstart Sales

It’s no secret that an online presence is a crucial element in your business plan. Whether you are selling your services as a freelancer or a B2C product, the importance of your digital presence still remains. More people are shopping online than ever before. While this creates a great opportunity to expand your reach, it … Read more

Email Marketing for Financial Advisors: Best Practices for 2019

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Summary:  Email may not have the cutting edge, the high-tech appeal of some of the other marketing tactics. However, when done right, email marketing for financial advisors can be remarkably effective. In order to build a productive email campaign, advisors should begin by examining the needs of their audience. A broad-based “spray and pray” approach … Read more

How to Talk to Your Family About Life Insurance

Uncertainties are a big part of life because you’ll never know what’s going to happen in the future. One moment, someone you know is full of life and energy, but the next moment, that person’s passing could happen when you least expect it. That’s why it’s important to have some preparations in place early on … Read more

What To Do When Summer FOMO Kicks In

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“This article was originally published at HiCharlie.com” With summer quickly approaching, many of us are indulging the fantasy of lounging on a tropical beach with yummy cocktails or taking a long-awaited road trip. As exciting as those things sound, the fantasy is often dashed when reality hits: these things cost money. Summer is the prime … Read more

How To Have Fun (Not) Traveling This Summer

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“This article was originally published at HiCharlie.com”   Confession: Traveling during the busy summer season just isn’t for me. In our modern age filled with digital nomads and travel hacking devotees, it’s almost a sin not to be daydreaming about the next summer vacay.   But in my humble opinion, summer travel can be a … Read more

Money-Saving Tips For The Self-Employed

 This article was originally published by Uncapped Mortgage Gone are the days when the American dream meant climbing the corporate ladder. Over the last few years, the mindset of the American worker has shifted to valuing flexibility and freedom over stability. Self-employment continues to be a rising trend as employees leave their day jobs to … Read more

5 Numbers More Important Than Your Income

This post was originally published on the HiCharlie.com  As my friend Mel says, “Numbers are sexy.” We love talking about numbers and tend to fixate on them — particularly when it comes to how much we earn. “I’m a six-figure freelance designer,” or, “If I take this job, I’ll earn $10,000 more.” We oftentimes measure … Read more

Is Your Relationship With Your Customers All That It Could Be?

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Companies are prone to taking their customers for granted, especially after they’ve navigated the initial teething problems and have established themselves as a profitable business that’s here for the long-term. While you should be focusing your energy on improving your products and services and looking for ways to innovate, you should also keep one eye … Read more