Starting and running a business out of your house has many rewards: no commute, less time-sucking small talk, no missed time with your family. But before you settle into the bliss of this heaven on Earth, remember that, in the end, you are still running a business. Working from home has all kinds of pitfalls..
Photo: Love Be Photography As your wedding day approaches, one more item you should add on your to-do list is the task of making sure your bridesmaids are pumped up and excited for your wedding day. Your bridal party will be your go-to group of pals to keep you feeling stress-free and happily helping you..
If you're attending a wedding this summer, there's probably one question weighing on your mind: What should you give the happy couple? Figuring out how much to spend, what type of gift to give and even when to deliver a gift is tricky, particularly if your generosity exceeds your budget. To help you sort through..
The unfortunate reality is that a lot of businesses fail. What differentiates those that fail from those that become raging successes? Certain traits and habits help business owners beat the odds and build highly successful companies. Here’s a look at the top 10: 1. They dream big. Successful business owners are dreamers. “Business owners often..
ATTENTION WEDDING PLANNERS: Are you pricing your events to maximize profit? As a wedding planner, it's so easy to fall into the trap of working hard without earning the income you deserve. But if you take these important steps, you can nail your pricing, earn real profit and thrive. If you show up for this..
Photo: Kristin Vanzant Photography If you're eager to get your guest list down to a reasonable and affordable number, there are a few techniques you can use to do this quickly — sans drama. To help you get started, here are eight people you can easily cross off your wedding guest list and why they..
Let’s be honest, creating timelines is not the most fun part of being a wedding planner. It’s much better to be out getting the bride down the aisle or designing a fabulous event than to be toiling over a Word document or a spreadsheet. Sure, timelines are an essential part of the planning process to..
Photo: Joe Buissink Whether you’re heading to the beach, trekking up to the mountains, or simply jetting to a city you love to visit, a destination wedding adds an extra layer of festivity to your wedding, turning the day into a weekend (or week!) of fun and excitement. But when you’re asking your guests to..
Photo: Ace Photography Can you and your fiancé dance? I don't mean do you get funky on the dance floor when you get a little, um, loose on a Saturday night, I'm asking if you and your soon-to-be spouse have ever really danced together, sober. With people watching. I've seen some mind-blowing first dances between..
Should you let your employees work from home? That is the question. Some 30 million Americans, or 1 in 5 U.S. workers, work from home at least once a week, research shows, and that number is expected to increase 63% in the next five years. The “Work From Home” trend can be scary for employers:..
