Stop, reflect, and find your passion

Your passion and purpose are directly tied to the thing you would you do for free. Find out what drives you to a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and joy.

Elizabeth Dresden is ABWA 2010 Woman of the Year

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 [...]

Family Meetings

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 [...]

The Sweet Life of the New Entrepreneur

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 [...]

What you should know about new credit card rules

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 [...]

Under 40 professionals connect in YP Fayette

Meet Fayette County’s newest generation of go-getters: the Young Professionals of Fayette County (YP Fayette). Comprised of 250 of Fayette County’s most motivated, energetic young professionals under 40, YP Fayette connects young professionals in the community and provides them the opportunity to network and cultivate relationships on both a professional and personal level, to participate [...]

Business Women of Fayette, Coweta meet

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 [...]

Dr. Alvetta Thomas honored as Atlanta Woman of Influence

Atlanta Technical College President, Alvetta Peterman Thomas, was honored as one of the Atlanta Business League’s Women of Influence for 2010 earlier this week.
Thomas, who was on the cover of Fayette Woman in September, 2008, was recognized for her strong leadership role in higher education and for exemplifying many of the attributes that make Atlanta [...]

Forget networking – it’s all about connections!

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 [...]

Resolve to protect your PC with four easy steps

As the new year approaches, many of us begin thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. However, we often forget one resolution that is increasingly important – to protect the health of our home PC.
From viruses to Trojans to spyware inadvertently downloaded while surfing the Internet, our computers constantly confront malicious software that can put the [...]

6 secrets to work-at-home mom success

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.

How to stand out from the crowd at a job fair

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.

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