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The human mind is a miracle, to be sure. It has accomplished many incredible things such as putting men on the moon and splitting the atom. Yet, this same mind is also responsible for thoughts that create the anxiety and fear that rob so many of the power and the ability to create lives filled [...]

We’ve all heard the saying, “The energy was so thick in that room, I could cut it with a knife.” That energy is felt without words being expressed or eye contact being made. There’s nothing going on but the same bad feeling being felt by all the people in the room.

The question is how [...]

Are you an entrepreneur who is stressed out about work and getting projects done on time? Check out these three, simple tips to help you get back on track… fast!
1. Work extra hours at strange times.
If you are a morning person, try to get up one hour earlier and start working. If you are a [...]

I think it’s fair to say that both presidential candidates most likely want what’s best for small business as well as what’s best for America as a whole. But, it’s also likely that one candidate will be better for small business than the other.
Earlier this month, President Obama called for congress to [...]

According to Forrester research, a billion people will own smartphones by 2016. An increasingly smartphone friendly world is perfect for entrepreneurs craving time away from the office. No longer tethered to desks or even wi-fi, our mobile world opens new doors for productivity on the run.
So which apps are virtual wonders and which are wastes?
Here’s [...]

It’s right in the middle of summer and time for fun in the sun. As you eat some barbeque, visit the beach and spend time outdoors with family and friends, the last thing you want to do is think about work. However, there are three, simple things you can do over the weekend that will [...]

Lifetime Brands, North America’s leading resource for nationally branded kitchenware, tabletop, home décor and lifestyle products, has teamed with InventionHome to conduct a National Product Hunt for the next great kitchen product.
Now is your chance to turn your idea into a household name with prestigious branding from Farberware®, KitchenAid®, Cuisinart®, Mikasa®, Pfaltzgraff® or one of [...]

I had the pleasure of hearing Kevin Harrington, a pioneer in the infomercial business, selling products on TV and on the ABC hit show Shark Tank, speak this week at The Inpex Convention in Pittsburgh, PA.
Harrington imparted the crowd with a boat load of information on the best practices of inventing and getting a product [...]

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us which means Summer Is Here.  Summer is difficult for many parents in small business.  Schools let out, Camps are pricey, Babysitters take vacations, Schedules change, and well, let’s face it - we want to be outside sharing time with our kids (myself included).
On the flip side, the 2nd quarter [...]

I was very lucky to take a much-needed vacation recently and get some rest and relaxation. During my break, I did not have access to e-mail, phone services or the Internet. Now, being someone who is constantly connected, I was worried about this. But guess what? Surprise, surprise…the world did not end because I was [...]