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According to Google, which offers employees a course on mindfulness meditation, and Lululemon, a company that keeps a Director of Mindfulness on staff, the answer is a resounding yes. Mindfulness, as American scientist Jon Kabat-Zinn defines it, is simply “paying attention in a sustained and particular way – on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.” Research has shown that practicing mindful meditation can lead to reduced stress, lowered blood…  Read more

With social media, you can connect with business associates quickly and creatively. But this communication mode is not without risk. A thoughtless post can offend customers and other business partners and damage relationships rather than build them. By following a few ground rules you can be confident your comments and posts will be appropriate ones. Check Your Messages for Grammar and Spelling Your co-workers and business partners evaluate your communication…  Read more

Want to avoid paying more than you should come tax time? Or a frantic last minute search for missing financial records? New business owners have a lot on their plate, and can easily lose track of an approaching tax deadline or financial data needed to submit their return. Organization is key when preparing for tax time. As is taking advantage of the many tools and resources out there to support…  Read more

It is easy to become inundated with information in our modern society. Reports of death and disease, economies on the brink of collapse, and political infighting lend us to feelings of fear and overwhelm. There is no doubt the struggles we face today will require agility and will most likely reduce or contract any goals and projections we had our sights set on as the new year and new decade began.…  Read more

You likely have questions regarding the stimulus package (CARES act), passed late last week, and how it affects your family and/or your business. We are hearing from many clients, friends, and family about the overwhelming details coming out of this bill. The measures enacted to date are evolving in regards to implementation. We are continuing to monitor ways in which you can act now in order to protect yourself and those around you financially.…  Read more