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Archive for the ‘Finances’ Category

April 8th, 2008

Tax Interlude: Don’t Think Taxes Are Funny?

I beg to differ. They’re good for a solid three and a half months of late-night television monologues! The Guide to Political Humor at About.com put together a collection of some really funny ones. Some are less recent than others, but they’re all worth a chuckle. Here are a few to whet your appetite:

"Your taxes […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

April 3rd, 2008

Still Working on Your Taxes? Win Free Tax Software!

TaxGirl Kelly Phillips Erb is giving away 40 free copies of TaxCut software to blog readers. Go here for details. Hurry up, because it’s first come, first served.
Tags: free tax software, help doing your taxes, last minute tax help
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February 29th, 2008

Good News for Small Business Owners: 10% Off Coupon for Office Depot

One of the affiliate programs I belong to sent me the link to a 10% discount on any Office Depot purchases between now and April 8. Here it is:
10% Off Your Purchase! No Minimum! Don’t Miss This Chance to Save on any order, large or small, when you order today! Offer valid 3.1.08 - 4.8.08. […]

By Kristen King -- 2 comments

January 23rd, 2008

B-B-Billionaire Women In Businesses

Being a millionaire, no big deal, right?
Moms can be millionaires just as easily as the next person. So why is it so hard to grasp that concept?
I read this article about Millionaire Moms and just got motivated all over again. I don’t know about you, but most days I’m just thinking about doing everything on […]

By Bridget Wright -- 4 comments

January 15th, 2008

Grants For Aspiring Business Women

Looking for a business grant?
Check out this site to see if you could benefit from their grant-giving information.
As always, we’re here for you!
Bridget
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January 5th, 2008

How You Know It’s Time to Start Your Own Business

I know a lot of people who harbor aspirations of doing their own thing, becoming self-employed and launching a new enterprise. But I don’t know many who actually take the leap and follow that dream. Here are some indicators that you may be ready to dive in.

You have a specific idea in mind already, even […]

By Kristen King -- 2 comments

December 31st, 2007

How Budgeting and Making Financial Changes Can Be Fun!

I posted last week on the new household budget. My husband and I decided that one of the steps toward less debt and more savings would be trading in our vehicles for more practical, less expensive ones. Don’t I look happy about saving money? :)
Tags: women and business, managing your money, budgeting
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December 27th, 2007

Taking Control of Your Finances

The end of the year is a perfect time to take a look at your financial picture and see what you might want to change in the new calendar year — not to mention getting a head start on your taxes.
Over the holidays, my husband and I sat down with a legal pad, a calculator, […]

By Kristen King -- 4 comments

December 20th, 2007

Advice on Starting a Business from A List Apart

This post is simultaneously jumping ahead and looking back. I say we’re jumping ahead because January is when Bridget and I will kick off a series of articles on getting started in your career or in your business. I say looking back because the article I’m talking about today is from 2003, which seems like […]

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December 19th, 2007

A Dream Job

What is your dream job? Have you thought about what it is that you really want to do? For some people, it takes time to find what they really want to do, yet to others it comes naturally. Ten years ago, when I decided to become an entrepreneur full-time, I had challenges finding that “right […]

By Bridget Wright -- 1 comment