Women Make Things Happen
Over the years I have been witness to the phenomenon of women gathering and great things happening. It just happened again! Since mid-March, I’ve presented and facilitated our StartUP program…
Equal Pay Day is April 17, 2012
Nearly 50 years ago, it became illegal to pay women less on the basis of their sex. Since the Equal Pay Act of 1963 was signed into law, the pay…
Students from The University of Scranton spending their Spring Break helping the less fortunate in Chicago, IL.
Did you get the call to service?
This past week I’ve been in Chicago chaperoning six (6) University of Scranton students on their alternative spring break. These amazing students chose to spend a week in Chicago doing…
Do What Makes You Happy!
Have you ever worked long and hard on something just because it was expected of you? I used to do that until I realized if I’m not happy, ain’t nobody…
Do You Have a Theme Song?
You've got to get up every morning with a smile on your face And show the world all the love in your heart Then people gonna treat you better You're…
Did you hear the one about……???
“On April 15th you count your blessings . . . and then send them to Washington.” “America is the land of opportunity. Everybody can become a taxpayer.” “About the time…
My Numbers Say What???
I’ve been working with business owners for many years, and it always surprises me how many only organize their financial data at tax time. Your numbers tell you very important…
QuickBooks Training – Scranton PA
The University of Scranton SBDC and Lackawanna College are sponsoring Introduction to QuickBooks on Friday January 20, 2012. This hands-on training will teach the features that QuickBooks® accounting software has…
New Year. Resolutions. Goals.
Goodbye 2011; welcome 2012! It’s time to make our resolutions and goals for the New Year. Dr. John Norcross, clinical psychologist and a distinguished professor of psychology at the University…
Time to Be Like “Nike” … and Just Do It!
In my 18 + years at the SBDC, women’s programming efforts have become a passion of mine. I'm so inspired after attending the PA Conference for Women www.paconferenceforwomen.org and Tory…