7 Tips to Write Invoices that Get You Paid Well and Fast (infographic)
Did you know that 40% of self-employed people average at least one overdue invoice of at least $2,500? If you’re self-employed, you may be familiar with this statistic. You may have experienced unpaid invoices and their disastrous effects on your business’ cash flow....
Boost your small business’cash flow with Freshbooks Retainers
Please note this is a sponsored post for which I may be compensated. Did you know that 85% of businesses fail because of poor cash flow? If you’re an entrepreneur, this figure may be making you shudder. After all, your business depends on a healthy and consistent cash...
Get paid to get healthy with Healthy Wage!
Please note this is a sponsored post for which I may be compensated. If you’ve ever thought about losing a few (or a lot of) pounds and getting healthy, then you may have dealt with what I call the Motivation factor (or lack thereof). I know I have…As a working mom,...
Take off the mask: 4 keys to honoring your diversity at work
Have you ever felt like despite all the noise around diversity and inclusion, your own diversity at work feels like an obstacle? From the way you wear your hair, to the accent in your voice, or your sexuality, you may have felt like your “difference” made you an...
TCS News Roundup
Welcome to the TCS News Roundup, where I round up the lifestyle, career and business news that inspired, excited, made me smile (or laugh out loud). Take a read... In feel-good (and life-changing) news, Fortuneshares the generous act of billionaire Robert F....
3 questions you must ask to find your allies at work
“Your allies are not always who they seem to be.” I got stuck at these words uttered by keynote speaker France Winddance Twine, Professor of Sociology at the University of California Santa Barbara during the 2019 Women of Color in the Academy conference. Through her...
3 Tips to Support Muslim Co-Workers During Ramadan
During Ramadan, which happens to be the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad occurred, Muslims observe a rigorous fast for about 30 days. This is done until the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, when the fast is...
10 Daily Positive Affirmations for Working Moms
As busy working moms, we are often our worst critics. In addition to the weight we already carry as caretakers and caregivers, we have to add to it the responsibilities that come with careers and businesses. All of this often translates into negative self-talk, or...
The Mother Load: Does having kids hurt working moms’ careers? (and why it doesn’t)
Does having kids hurt your career? As a working mom, it may be tempting to think so. Just the mere fact of going on maternity leave can sometimes seem like a step back for many working moms, as their absence in the office often puts them at a disadvantage. By the time...
Ready for a New Career Challenge? Here Are 4 Ways to Jumpstart a Change
There’s nothing worse than spending 40+ hours a week at a job that bores you. No career is exciting every single day, but if you’ve mastered your job and no longer feel challenged at work, it’s time to look for something different. Rather than browsing job listings...