The Hidden Costs of Investing

October 29, 2008 by Lauren Fairbanks · 2 Comments 

Photo by Dusty M.

Photo by Dusty M.

We hope you guys are taking full advantage of the bearish stock market right now and buying up bargain stocks for your portfolio. But since stock purchasing can be a confusing maze of percentages and fees, we’ve decided to throw together a list of typical investment fees to be aware of and — in some cases — to avoid. Read more

How to Find Potential Clients and Pitch your Skills

September 18, 2008 by Lauren Fairbanks · 1 Comment 

Photo by Search Engine Land

Photo by Search Engine Land

If you’ve figured out what skills you have that you can market to potential employers, then you’ve got the first step behind you.  What lies next is the tricky part.  How do you successfully point out possible clients and market yourself as a consultant to those potential employers? Read more