Resumes: Tips from the Pros
August 6, 2010 by Catherine Whyte
Filed under Career
It’s no secret that a “well-written” resume is essential to a successful job search. But what constitutes a “well-written” resume? First, let’s start with the basics. In almost all cases, the following areas should be covered:
Contact Information. This is traditionally centered and at the top of the document.
Education. High school, GED, college, etc. I also [...]
Cut College Costs
August 6, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
Financing a college education in the 21st century is no small feat. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees at a four-year private college for the 2009-2010 academic year was $26,273 and $7,020 for a four-year public university. Add several thousands more for room, board, books and supplies. Fortunately, students, [...]
Read More...Retirement Planning
July 31, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
New IRA Rules and Common Questions
IRAs (individual retirement accounts) have long been a staple of retirement saving, and this year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) introduced a new rule that makes Roth IRAs available to more investors.
The IRS has removed the $100,000 modified adjusted gross income limit for conversions from Traditional IRAs or 401(k) accounts [...]
Elizabeth Dresden is ABWA 2010 Woman of the Year
June 25, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Business, Good Stories
The McIntosh Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) has named Elizabeth Dresden as the 2010 Woman of the Year. Each year, the chapter gives this award to a member whose passion for giving back to the community stands out among her ABWA peers.
Elizabeth enjoyed a challenging and rewarding corporate career spanning more than [...]
Creating the VIP
June 23, 2010 by Nancy J. Lewis
Filed under Career, Positively Speaking
In today’s world of business, it requires you redefining your process, redesigning your process, retooling and reframing how you do business. It is no longer business as usual, but rather business as unusual. So get over the way things have always been done and don’t think outside the box; throw the box away. One thing [...]
Read More...Family Meetings
June 16, 2010 by Mary Lynn Kirby
Filed under Legal Issues
The longer I live, the more I believe that there are two major aspects in life that determine whether we have a good quality of life: relationships and communication. (With good communication, usually follows good relationships.) Why do I write about these issues in my Estate Planning article? Because I see so many clients [...]
Read More...The Sweet Life of the New Entrepreneur
June 11, 2010 by Kenya Brantley
Filed under Business, Everyday Living
OK…so here I am my first blog…ever!!! This is also my first time running a business…ever!!! It’s amazing the things you learn immediately when you start a business. It’s like “Survival of the Fittest” and you’re trying not to be the zebra that get sacked by the lion at the beginning of the show! So [...]
Read More...What you should know about new credit card rules
March 10, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
The Federal Reserve Board approved a final rule amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) to protect consumers who use credit cards from a number of costly practices. Credit card issuers must comply with most aspects of the rule beginning on February 22.
“This rule marks an important milestone in the Federal Reserve’s efforts to ensure that [...]
Business Women of Fayette, Coweta meet
March 1, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Business
The Business Women of Fayette & Coweta Counties (BWFC) held their first meeting of the year on February 23rd. Over 50 members, prospective members and guests gathered at Maguire’s Family and Friends Restaurant in Senoia to review 2009 achievements and discuss plans for 2010.
The BWFC is a dues-based community services organization comprised of female business owners and [...]
Forget networking – it’s all about connections!
February 12, 2010 by Nancy J. Lewis
Filed under Career
In a world of constant change and economic challenges, it is imperative that you learn the art of networking through making real connections. Having savvy networking skills and, more importantly, the ability to develop true connections are critical to career and business success. We have all heard the quote, it’s not what you know or [...]
Read More...Precautions you can take to prevent identity theft
January 25, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
By April Sorrow
University of Georgia
In a single day you might write a check for daycare, charge a lunch bill, rent a car, change cable providers and apply for a credit card. These everyday transactions can give a con artist all the tools he needs to assume your identity and wreck your credit.
“Identity theft is [...]
Five ways to save time and money on your taxes
December 28, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
The typical taxpayer is expected to spend more than three business days and more than $200 completing his or her tax return. As you prepare to file your 2009 tax returns, there are a few things you can do to save time and money.
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