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Guest Post: 4 Simple Ways to Be a Better Friend

These days, people have become incredibly lax in their social interactions. Of course, if you’re only looking for quantity over quality, it doesn’t really matter what you do. If you want to develop quality friendships, you’ll have to stop or reduce some of the social faux pas that have become so acceptable. There’s a logic behind wanting to do this. Since so many people are careless with their friendships, caring about your own interactions makes you valuable as a friend. You don’t even have to make as much additional effort as...

23 August 2011 | Relationships, Savvy | , , , , | 10 Comments
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3 Easy Ways to Save $300

Wouldn’t it be nice to have three-hundred extra dollars to play with or to have stashed for a rainy day? Of course. How many of us have this extra cash just lying around? Surprisingly, very few. With this economy, that is definitely understandable. However, there are still things you can do to save some cash. 1. Pack your lunch for two months. Let’s be real. Even though you say you don’t have money, how often are you in that line at Chipotle? I’m not judging. I’m guilty too! There’s...

18 August 2011 | Money, Savvy | , , | 3 Comments
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Business Cards 101

No matter what field you are in, having a business card is an essential part of building your personal brand. It should be a representation of who you want to be perceived as. Even though everyone says that you should have very professional, stuffed-shirt cards, I think it’s okay to show a little personality so you can set yourself apart from the pack. If you work in a creative field, you have a little more leeway with styling because the funkier it is, the better. People in professional fields like law...

09 April 2011 | Career, Savvy | , , , , , , | 8 Comments
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Five Ways to Get Stand-Out Style for Networking Events

Getting dressed for a networking event can make you want to pull your hair out as you scan your closet. You want to look professional, yet eye-catching because nobody wants to connect with someone who looks boring or frumpy. On the other hand, you don't want to show up looking like a fancy hooker in your quest to stand out amongst the crowd. It's a delicate balance, but a professional glam look can be achieved if you follow these five style rules.

25 August 2010 | Career, Savvy | , , , , , , , | 1 Comment