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Weekly Challenge: "Break the Fast"

Weekly Challenge: "Break the Fast"
2013 Weekly Challenge #20: Start your day the RIGHT way You know that old saying "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day?" Its an old saying for a reason - its TRUE!

TOP 5 StartUp Myths All Entrepreneurs Should Ignore

TOP 5 StartUp Myths All Entrepreneurs Should Ignore

Every day, hundreds of entrepreneurs launch crowdfunding campaigns on Indiegogo to raise money and awareness for their businesses. As CEO of Indiegogo, I have been in touch with potential entrepreneurs from all over the world with a wide variety of business ideas. Across this wide spectrum, I have realized that many entrepreneurs are  misguided by the same myths, time and time again.

Here are the five most common myths about starting a business — and how we’ve seen them get blown out of the water at Indiegogo:

Myth #1: There’s a “right” time to start.... Read More

2013 Weekly Challenge #15: Stretch!

2013 Weekly Challenge #15:  Stretch!

Taking care of your body is an essential part of any exercise program. And yet it is one of the things we are most likely to skip. Everyone knows they should stretch before and/or after exercise, and that it is a good habit to have just as a part of daily living. But really...how often do YOU do it?

Stretching keeps you flexible, prepares your muscles for exercise and helps your body heal after a tough workout. Besides being good for you, it has the extra benefit of feeling GOOD (usually).

Don't know how to start? Start by taking a look at the stretch chart in your Mama Bootcamp binder, and look for the ones that stretch the areas on your body that are tight or sore.

Your challenge this week: Spend 5 minutes at the end of your day stretching... Read More

Flu season - it's not too late for vaccinations

Flu season - it's not too late for vaccinations

Influenza is on the rise, but it's not too late for you or your workers to get a flu shot, according to Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health.

Trimming Christmas and Why It’s Importnat for Kids

Trimming Christmas and Why It’s Importnat for Kids

For those of us who celebrate Christmas, it’s ALMOST HERE! How are you doing with “holi-debt”? Where is your anxiety level from all the ’tis the season expectations?

On a recent “Family Financial Cents” segment of Sacramento and Company,  I share all about “Trimming” the Holidays” and why it’s important for kids.

For some great ideas visit: http://pinterest.com/sarahlcook/trimming-the-holidays/

When you pick up a copy of our book, “The Parents’ Guide to Raising CEO Kids” you’ll get some extra gifts!! Click HERE!... Read More

Money and Taxes for Tweens and Teens in a Microbusiness

Money and Taxes for Tweens and Teens in a Microbusiness

 

Does a CEO Kid Owe Taxes?

Did your CEO kid earn money this year by running a business, babysitting, mowing grass or buying and selling on eBay? If so, he or she will probably have to pay taxes on the profit. Unfortunately, the US tax system does not give any tax breaks to young entrepreneurs.

Federal Income Tax for Young Entrepreneurs

Every business owner in America pays at least two types of taxes: federal income tax and self- employment tax.  There are other types of taxes including sales tax and state income tax, but federal income tax and self-employment tax are the two largest... Read More