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I have been in bookkeeping for more then a decade and have run my own Business Consulting Firm (Pro BizAssist) for the past five years. I have consulted in research projects for some of the country's largest companies including Starbucks, the Academy Awards,

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Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Tips on being a self-employed professional: 6 of 13
TEN TIPS TO BEING A SUCCESSFUL SELF-EMPLOYED PROFESSIONAL. Running a business is easy, as long as you remember to make the right business choices early on. Keep a good reputation, and follow the ten tips below, and you will be a successful self-employed individual in no time, without having spent a lot of money. 1) KEEP EVER... More..
Business > Starting a Business A guide to becoming a consultant: 6 of 12
HOW CONSULTING SAVED MY SANITY: (7 Steps to Becoming a Successful Consultant) Six years ago, I was a nine-to-five, paycheck-to-paycheck kind of girl who answered phones, served coffee, and hated my life and boss in general. I often found that after six months on any job, I was bored with the company's daily routine. After tw... More..
Business > Sales How to improve profits without increasing sales: 2 of 4
TEN TIPS FOR INCREASING YOUR PROFITS WITHOUT INCREASING YOUR SALES Increasing cash flow is easy. You simply need to cut your expenses and increase your income, and then your cash flow will go up. Here are ten easy ways to accomplish that and start bringing in extra money today. 1. EXAMINE YOUR P&L REPORT A Profit and Loss Re... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes Common tax deductions for individuals: 8 of 15
TEN TAX DEDUCTIONS THAT CAN NET YOU THOUSANDS If you want to make thousands of dollars on your tax refund, you need to know which deductions you can legally claim to lower your taxable income. If you can write off of enough deductions, you may qualify for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) which will net you as much as $4,710 on... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Stopping debt-collection harassment: 7 of 13
Did you know that Collection Agencies have very few rights when collecting your debt? Although every state has different laws and rights regarding Consumer Debt, there are some basics you should be aware of. Creditors don't want you to know these rights, because Consumer Knowledge lessens their power. THE FIVE MOST EMPOWERIN... More..
Business > Office How to organize your office efficiently: 3 of 5
Going paperless is always the best way to get an office organized. Whether your office is a nook in your home's kitchen, a cubby in a large corporation, or a large room where customers visit for a period of time, there are always ways to eliminate paperwork. Simply follow a few of the techniques below and you will find your ... More..
Style & Beauty > Anti-Aging Anti-aging skin care treatments: 18 of 29
Want to look ten years younger in five minutes? These ten simple beauty tips will achieve that goal daily while saving you application time. 1. EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE: This is one of the biggest anti-aging secrets in the beauty industry, and one of the most ignored. As your skin dries, the cells die and adhere to ne... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Property managers: Top 10 warning signs of potential bad renters: 18 of 27
Doing a credit check and checking references is not a guarantee that you are going to pick a good renter. The fact is, a potential renter is never going to give you a bad reference. They would sooner have someone lie for them. Even checking credit does not validate a renter's potential since many people don't know how to han... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Building a home office space in a closet: 10 of 14
CHEAP FENG SHUI TIPS FOR CREATING A HOME OFFICE IN A CLOSET If you have a small space that you are looking to convert into a home office, here are some cheap ways to create your space, mixed in with a little Feng Shui advice. Should you decide to implement these tips, you will find an inexpensive office that is also conduciv... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Time-saving tips for an efficient and organized office: 5 of 7
The best way to organize an office is to setup a process of quick elimination. Thanks to the internet, e-mails, and e-faxes, people no longer need to keep massive amounts of paperwork in their office. Here are ten great tips to save time and space in your office so that you can see the top of your desk. 1) Cancel statements ... More..