"Ever wondered why it's called "7UP"? Test your knowledge of popular brands like Heinz and Boeing and the mysterious numbers associated with their names and slogans."
Author Archives: Jan Shawkey
Ahead of the Curve: The Future of Performance Management
"What happens after companies jettison traditional year-end evaluations?"
8 Lies about Money That Could Be Keeping You in Debt
"Patrice C. Washington, author of Real Money Answers for Every Woman: How to Win the Money Game With or Without a Man, says the lies we tell ourselves about money might be contributing to those balances," writes Libby Kane (photo, left). "Washington says that wealth "has 100% nothing to do with money." "Below, she outlines eight […]
10 Business Lessons You Can’t Afford to Learn the Hard Way
"Making mistakes is a great way to learn tough lessons, but can be costly in terms of time and resources." "Instead, take this wisdom from someone who's been there."
7 Ways That Grocery Stores Entice You to Spend More
"Retailers and manufacturers are putting more dollars into front-line efforts in the stores themselves, says Paco Underhill, founder of Envirosell and author of Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping." "'If stores do it right, you have fun shopping a clean, bright store and bringing home some interesting things to eat. And if you also […]
5 Financial Terms People Use All Wrong
"There's a lot to learn about money." "'It's not taught in high school," Bob Gavlak [photo, left], CFP and wealth adviser with Strategic Wealth Partners in Columbus, Ohio, told Business Insider. "You get taught about parabolas and Venn diagrams in high school, but you don't get taught about taxes and budgeting and credit cards and mortgages, […]
The 12 Worst Money Habits and How to Break Them
Still good advice from Libby Kane (photo, left).
9 Times When You Should Always Negotiate for a Lower Price
Nikelle Murphy (photo, left) has the details.
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Small Business Owners Make According to ‘Shark Tank’ Stars
". . . Business Insider asked [Robert] Herjavec and his "Shark Tank" costars what they believe to be the biggest challenges small businesses grapple with on the path to success."
This Hotel Wants to Give Families a Discount for Staying Off Their Phones
"Technology use while on vacation affects more than just the type of activities travelers do. According to Wyndham hotels, 54 percent of children believe their parents check their phones “too often” and 32 percent said that they feel “unimportant” when their parents are distracted by screens." Cailey Rizzo reports at TravelandLeisure.com.