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From Self- Help to Self- Acceptance

Remember the scene, from Sex and the City, where Charlotte goes into a the self- help section at her local book store, and is overwhelmed by the selection; then she sees a woman, crying reading a self- help book, then in between sobs refers her to some books. If you read at least 5 issues of O magazine, watched two full seasons of Dr. Phil, and Dr. Oz, and read a couple of books. I am certain that you know that your relationship you are in, isn't the one for you. And after doing all of the exercises in the back of the books, you know what your weaknesses are and you know what type of people you want in your life and what type of life and career you deserve.  Do yourself a favor and PUT YOUR PLAN INTO ACTION!  Start where you are to create a life that is filled with beauty and love and prosperity, because your girlfriends or guy friends are tired of you quoting a another self-help book. In order for the results of therapy or self- help books to ...

Gratitude Moment-- Month End Reflections

We at Positivexpert, are very grateful for outpouring of love and support from all of our readers. We looking forward to hearing from you, what type of articles, you would like to see and we will work on bringing you the best. Here is what we are working on for February: Valentine's Day Menu COLD Valentine's Day Suggestions Travel Spot: Hint: Castles Cocktail Hour: Deliciousness from Cupcakes to Burbon Lunch Hour Series:  You tell us... Health Corner Cheers to being the best!

Lunchtime Series: Finding the Tax Person

Now that we did strategic innovation, decided on a legal structure, what else is next?  You have to pay taxes! How do you find an accountant? 1. Check at your town's local SCORE or SBA office, they have people who normally conduct business workshops and  some offer referrals. 2. Check with the governing body- Google, Council for CPA's. 3. This person should be a registered CPA with enough experience that you wouldn't end up in jail for not paying taxes, and someone who is up to date with all local tax laws, potential tax incentives, etc. 4. You should always have a initial consultation and based on their competence, you should make it clear that you are hiring them for life of your business, their incentive to work hard for you ! 5. Once you hire the person, you should regularly have meetings with them regarding your business, just as like your attorney! Cheers to finding a great CPA for your business!

Ways to Achieve those 2013 Goals?

How are you doing in achieving those 2013 Goals? What I have learned about achieving goals or resolutions,in my management class we used the S.M.A.R.T. method. Specific- This week, I will wake up early and do 30 min of cardio. I will read two new books. Measurable- By, xx, 2013, I would read two books on starting a business and attended one business planning seminar. Action Oriented-- On xx, 2013,  I would have a first draft of a business plan. Results-- On January 30, 2013, I would have scheduled my first investors meeting or attended a pitch meeting, where I pitched my business idea to potential investors. Timely- On February 15, 2013, my website for my new venture is up and I have secured seed financing for my business venture, I am on my way to a having a profitable business. By using the S.M.A.R.T. method you are constantly accountable to the BIG Goal- My example was starting a new business.  However when you divide the BIG goal into small action...

Why Lawyers are SO Important to Start- Ups!

You did your strategic innovation, now you are ready to incorporate and order your batch of product or launch a new service. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT FOR ANY LEGAL PRODUCT OR LAW ADVICE. The first step before incorporation, is Trademarks! Why? Trademarks are very important. I went to this one talk on trademarks. Long story short, if you take a product or service to market without filing necessary trademark paperwork, and a company finds your business has similarities to them, especially if they view you as a competitor then they can sue you for trademark infringement. Trademark attorney's have access to special databases that tell you where and when something was filled and under what category and advise you accordingly. Second Step:  Your Companies Legal Structure A compent attorney's will suggest the best legal structure for you in terms of the companies goals and as it relates to potential investors taxes, etc. Third Step: Employee Agreements ...

Hosting a Girls Night Out

Key Ideas to Hosting a Girls Night Out 1. Fashion Show:,  Have your friends bring over their best clothing and makeup. Every does their own makeup and fashion. Get a great play list and have your own fashion show. I use to do this in college and is was so much fun! 2. Game Night: Who said BINGO was for the elderly, BINGO is great fun and very entertaining, Monopoly anyone??? Card games- If the guys can get together for poker night, then why can't we... 3. Movie Night: Have a ROMCOM fest, you know all the SJP and Jennifer Aniston films that your boyfriend can't stand!  Designate a night that you and the girls will get together and watch, laugh, and enjoy all these films. 4. Zumba Night: Zumba is the latest dance/fitness craze, who cares, who isn't following to tee, just have fun!! 5. Go somewhere different! A great site is goldstar.com and they have really great events for discounted prices, such as Medieval Times, or go sledding in the Catskills, try a un...

Strategic Innovation: Creating Viable and Lasting Companies

I have read several books and articles about innovation and stories of people who took an idea and created a million or billion dollar market. Pretzels Anyone?: In most cities there are several warm pretzel companies, the most recognizable brand is Auntie Anne's. How did they get started? Well it turns out that the founder experienced a horrible farming accident with her child, and her husband wanted to start a counseling center and she made pretzels to try to raise money. Her product was excellent and someone suggested she do this full-time, hence the most delicious pretzels that are mass produced. Everyone knows Spanx and that founder's story. She simply wanted to "make butts look better." Hence she is the youngest self-made billionaire owning 100% equity of her company. KEYS TO INNOVATION: BEING OBSERVANT: The key to innovation is being OBSERVANT, in the founder of Spanx she noticed that women no matter size needed a product that would make them more f...