Recently I was chatting with a friend about her plans for the weekend. Unfortunately for her pocketbook, her weekend plans included two weddings. This meant that time and money would have to be spent on these joyous occasions. However, with a little effort, I had a plan in mind to save her […]
ADVICE/FINANCIAL ADVICE/FINANCIAL PLANNING
Well, my dears, after a brief hiatus, it’s time to get back on the program. The Man Taming program, that is. If you’ve been journeying with me for the past two installments, you know that I’ve told you in about three different languages what NOT to say if you want to attract and […]
Are there still deals to be made in the real estate market?
Apparently yes according to a client who builds mixed commercial/residential real estate developments up north.
According to him, not all real estate is in the dumper. He shares that as long as you have time on your side (i.e. can hold onto the properties for […]
Which service operator do you think is more successful at attracting qualified customers? The one, that when asked to describe his ideal client, states:
“We try to attract anyone interested in having a car professionally washed.”
or
“We attract clients who value their car experience and want
to extend the life of their car by having it professionally detailed.”
If […]
I don’t need to conjure up images of men doing the Martin Lawrence and running wild through the streets at night, or quote statistics about the millions of cute/educated/well-groomed/paid women whose ring finger is arthritic with neglect. You’ve heard it all before. But what you haven’t heard, my dears, are the ancient African Asiatic secrets […]
Usually around my birthday I go into hibernation in order to reflect on where I was the year before and where I want to be by the next earth day celebration. Last week, I felt like my brain was clogged up with all of these thoughts that were clouding my awareness. You know how […]
Greetings UTC! It is truly an honor to be welcomed into this fine collective of urban thinkers! It is my aim that by sharing my experience as a fitness trainer for over 14 years, readers will feel encouraged, glean some additional direction and pick up some helpful tips, tools and tidbits along the […]
You know, I really didn’t want to do this–it’s so early in our loving, but somewhat anonymous relationship, but I have to.
Ladies…this might hurt a little.
I’ve been perusing the other blogs written by so many brilliant brothers and sisters, not to mention causing a ruckus in about twenty different countries for 30-ish years […]
It was 8:15 AM. I was already fifteen minutes late for my eight o’clock class. This would be my third tardy in the last two weeks. The professor had given me that “you might as well go ahead and drop cause you aren’t passing my class” looks the last time I strolled in halfway […]
Joe (not his real name) lost his technology job and before he knew it his unemployment benefits ran out.
Unable to secure employment, he contemplated his options and decided to open a business and became what I would call a reluctant entrepreneur.
Are you a reluctant entrepreneur?
You are a reluctant entrepreneur if you:
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