How does a workaholic find the time to do anything outside of work, especially exercise? There really isn’t much time left for a social life, healthy eating, time outdoors, or time to exercise. The problem for the workaholic is that the whole day and week is committed to getting the work done on time, meeting deadlines, being a perfectionist about

Winter storms are inevitable and small businesses know that sometimes there is nothing you can do about the interruption to the day. Whether you and your staff can’t make it to the office or your customers are struggling to reach you, winter storms can make doing business impossible. The best thing you can do is to prepare for interruptions by

Staying healthy becomes difficult when you work 40+ hours per week. Striking a healthy work-life balance is important and a huge part of it is keeping your body in shape. Here are a few ways you can maintain your health even when you have to work long hours. How to Stay Healthy at Work Pack Your Lunch One of the

Top 10 indoor plants for the office Aloe Aloe is an easy-to-care for succulent with striking leaves that fan themselves out from the base of the plant. Aloe plants prefer full sun and soil that isn’t too wet, which stems from their Mediterranean roots. The leaves are somewhat spiky and the plants can grow to be 3 feet tall, so

Ever wish you could come home from work and know that dinner was already taken care of? Dream of entering the house and being greeted by the intoxicating aromas wafting from your crock pot? Check out these 5 slow cooker dinners that will be ready when you get home and taste incredible. Beer & Beef Slow Cooker Stew Instructions: Season

National Inventor’s Day was signed into declaration on February 11, 1983. President Ronald Reagan chose the date because it was Thomas Edison’s birthday (He was born on February 11, 1847). Many consider Thomas Edison to have been the most prolific and famous inventor in American history. He held more than 1,000 patents for inventions, though his most famous invention by

Picture this scenario: You’re sitting at home, on hold with your smartphone maker’s customer service department. You’re a little tense because something seems to be wrong with your unreasonably pricey device, but you’re not full-on angry. You’re stressing about the upcoming holidays and the long hold time you potentially face on this call. Once the customer service agent lets you

“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Maya Angelou Giving is often better than receiving, and the holiday season is the best time to exercise that bit of wisdom. There are so many ways to give back to customers for the holidays – but that’s the issue. Where do you start? How

There are tons of things you can be thankful for in your personal life, and you don’t need any help coming up with that list. But what are you thankful for as a business owner? Sometimes the stress of owning a business can feel more like a curse than a blessing, so at this busy time of year, it’s helpful

An organized workspace goes a long way for better productivity. Clutter on your desk usually means you have clutter in your brain. If you want to focus better, get more done and work in a cleaner environment, you need to know how to organize your desk properly. Here are ten tips to get you started. Purging First Before you do