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.
Read More...5 Questions for Determining if Direct Selling is for you
Millions of people have found a way to be their own boss and make money on a flexible schedule through direct selling. Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. Better Business Bureau suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture [...]
Read More...6 secrets to work-at-home mom success
November 12, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Career
Delegate. It’s the first secret to successfully working from home. A six-figure Stay-at-Home-Mom shares her five other strategies for living the work-at-home dream.
Read More...How to stand out from the crowd at a job fair
October 16, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Career
The Better Business Bureau offers advice on how job hunters can make a strong impression and position themselves as the candidate of choice with potential employers.
Read More...Start a business and own your dream
October 16, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Career
An upside of a down economy is that it inspires entrepreneurial creativity. Many well-known companies, Microsoft, and Disney for instance, were founded during economic recessions.
Read More...Avoid employment scams, especially online
September 8, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Legal Issues
Anyone looking for a job needs to be aware that there are employment scams out there that could cost them plenty of money.
Read More...Retooling your career
September 8, 2009 by Nancy J. Lewis
Filed under Career
How do you retool your career? You look within and identify who you are, what your strengths and attributes are, and what you are good at doing and enjoy.
Read More...Read fine print or pay
July 27, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Business, Legal Issues
Read the fine print when responding to ads on Facebook or other social networking sites because the large print doesn’t always tell the whole story.
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