Esther Bird's Blog – July 2009 Archive (5)

1. File for unemployment. If you're laid off, you automatically quality for state unemployment benefits. Payment levels are determined by how much you made, up to state-imposed limits. Typically, you can expect to receive about $293 a week for 46 weeks. Filing can be done online without leaving the house. In most cases it takes 2-3 weeks to received your first week's benefits.



2. Trade down the totem pole. Snagging a job, even if it's not your dream position, will allow you to better… Continue

I am fully aware that this is a sensitive issue. I will attempt to write this article not to upset anyone but to help both sides of this sensitive issue learn and think about it in a different light. Please note that opinions expressed are my opinions, and if you believe I am mistaken, I would like to hear from you. Educate me, please. But let’s all be respectful of the opinions of others.



Pro-choice or pro-life – are they on opposite sides of the issue? I don’t really think they… Continue

Your professional image and reputation are the most valuable asset you have in the business world. Having a solid, positive, professional image will take you far in your career. If your behavior detracts from that image, others won’t see you in a positive light and your career will suffer. If a good professional image is tarnished by unacceptable behavior, you may never regain what you have lost.



This is why it’s so important to always do the right thing and always strive to be the… Continue

Social Networking has become the number one way of successfully promoting your business. If you’ve been fighting this trend and holding off on participating in this type of marketing, you need to change your mindset and get involved now! Trust me, your competition is doing it and benefiting.



It may seem intimidating at first, but in no time you will find that this type of marketing will pay off in big ways. The first step is to open accounts on the various networking sites and start… Continue

There is no question that our economy is depressed at this time. I think the following facts about the role of women in U.S. economic arena are relevant and interesting. Read, learn and I hope you are amazed by the powerful and important role we have:



Did you know that:



1. Three in ten working women make all or almost all of their family’s income?



2. Women are responsible for at least 83% of all consumer purchases?



3. Women are major players in… Continue