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Today's guest article, Creating an Action Plan to Achieve Your Career Goals, is written by Ted James, owner of the financial help website "Ted Knows Money". Ted James specializes in private, one-on-one coaching and counselling sessions to help people take control of their finances. Evaluate Your Skills and Knowledge What skills do you already possess that can be used in your dream career? Write down a list of your certifications, qualifications, and job experiences, and weigh them against the skills and abilities necessary to be successful in the job you want. Then, find a path to bridge the gaps, whether by taking classes, pursuing an internship,...

Today's guest article, 7 Red Flags To Look for When Searching for an Online Job, is written by Ted James, owner of the financial help website "Ted Knows Money". Ted James specializes in private, one-on-one coaching and counselling sessions to help people take control of their finances.  There are many legitimate opportunities to find work online, but unfortunately, there are also many scams. If you need some extra income or you’re currently unemployed, it’s important to know what red flags to look out for, so you don’t find yourself getting scammed. Money Solutions Online urges you to keep an eye out for the following six...

    Lying to Get Ahead from Trevor Green on Vimeo. By Kayla Lokeinsky | Cooper City High School What happens on Facebook may not necessarily stay on Facebook. William Schmidt built a business based on lies, literally. Making a profit from creating fake professional personas, Schmidt’s careerexcuse.com is a site that prides itself on being a place where you can change your professional credentials with the click of a button. “It’s unfortunate that sites like careerexcuse.com exist,” said Susan Murphy, president of human resources at Leadership Collaborations, a New Hampshire-based human resource company. “They’re creating an environment of distrust.”...

The Small Business Administration, or SBA, is a U.S. Government agency that provides support to entrepreneurs and small business and business owners. The whole purpose of the Small Business Administration is to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy. It helps to enable the business owner to establish and grow their small businesses. They also assist in the economic recovery of communities after disasters. The agency's activities are summarized as the "3 Cs" which are capital, contracts and counseling. SBA loans are made through banks, credit unions and other lenders who partner with the Small Business Administration.     How Would...