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About me - Ken Clark

I've worn many hats over the years, and strive to let my writing reflect the breadth of all this experience.

I currently split my time between a number of ventures:

*I'm a Certified Financial Planner and oversee a financial planning practice.

* I'm a public speaker,

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Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Planning a birthday party for your middle school child: 7 of 13
With close to a decade of working as a "referee" between middle-schooler's and their parents, I've learned a thing or two about throwing a birthday party that works for everyone involved. Fortunately for you, a successful birthday party does not have to break the bank or your spirits. But, from the get go, you need to remembe... More..
Business > Small & Home Business How to create a brochure for your home business: 4 of 6
So what's the secret to a great brochure?It's simple combination of two things... an effective brochure must provide all the information needed to make a decision, while simultaneously compelling the reader to go ahead and choose. Let's look at those two concepts more in-depth before we look at specific recommendations for a ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business How to hire a designer for your home business brochures: 2 of 3
When it comes to designing a brochure for your business, just remember this one truth: YOU HAVE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO!So many business owners get caught up in the design phase of their marketing, when they should be focusing their limited time on the things that only they can do. Strategic outsourcing of projects that o... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) A comprehensive automotive glossary: 16 of 22
There's nothing worse than that macho car salesman. You know, the one who thinks you'll probably buy the car just because he's wearing a gold medallion?Well ladies, knowledge is power. By understanding the "lingo of the lot", you'll take the wind out of his sails, and put yourself in the driver's seat. Review the glossary bel... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Setting up a professional website for your home business: 9 of 12
It's been estimated that the typical web surfer decides within their first five seconds on a website, if they'll continue to explore that site, or move on to another. That doesn't leave a lot of time to impress your potential customers!When it comes to the setup and design of your website, you can't leave anything to chance. ... More..
Travel > United States The best lakes to visit for family reunions: 3 of 4
There's something about families and lakes. Maybe it's all the movies over the years that depict families enjoying deep moments of laughter, bonding, and reconciliation in some cozy lakeside cabin.Truth be told, there's a lot of merit to the dream of a lakeside family reunion. To once again all be thrown into one house, with ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Top reasons to ski Telluride, Colorado: 4 of 5
In short, Telluride is the secret that the skiing elite have been hiding from the rest of us.With close to 30 feet of annual snowfall, Telluride has more than enough powder for those who love the "steep and deep". In fact, Telluride's Copper Bowl, with some of the most exciting double-black diamond runs in the country, has ho... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Cheap teen date ideas: 15 of 18
We've all been there. Suggesting idea after idea to our pouting teen, only to have them throw out some combination of, "That's lame... No one does that... That might have been cool when you were a kid, but..."Thus, the first step to coming up with cheap teen date ideas that pass the test, is to convince your teen that being d... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Tips on choosing a domain name for your home business: 10 of 12
For all the time and money home business owners spend getting their website up and running, it consistently amazes me how little strategy goes into choosing their site's domain name. So often, complex and confusing website names lead to dismal and disappointing site traffic.While there is no perfect domain name that will magi... More..
Business > Small & Home Business When starting a home business is a bad idea: 24 of 28
Home businesses are usually started out of a "response" to some kind of situation. Where that response originates from, is usually a good determinate of whether or not a business is going to be healthy for its owners.As you ponder whether or not starting a home business is right for you, start by examining where your "respons... More..