Alan KohllContributor for Forbes We all know how important getting daily exercise is to our body and mind. But statistics gathered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services show that only one in three adults achieve the recommended amount of physical activity each week, and more than 80% of adults do not meet the […]

By ABIGAIL ABRAMS writing for Time.com Most people don’t give a second thought to using their cell phone everywhere, from their morning commute to the dinner table to the doctor’s office. But research shows that cell phones are far dirtier than most people think, and the more germs they collect, the more germs you touch. In fact, your own […]

BY KARA KOVALCHIK writing or MentalFloss When digging through the dark recesses of the office supply cabinet, today’s average office worker might find a 5¼” floppy disk and consider it a relic of the Dark Ages. They’ve probably also never seen a canister-style ashtray in the corridor, or a pegboard bookkeeping system. Here are some […]

BY BARBARA WELTMAN investopedia Your 2018 return won’t look anything like what you’re used to. The tax form is new and changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will substantially change what you can and cannot write off. Here is a roundup of the 13 most important changes to note so you’re prepared for the upcoming tax filing […]

Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY Connecting with people has become so much easier with advancing technology. Tasks that once required an operator, postage stamp or carrier pigeon are now as simple as tapping a name or even a face on your screen, and, voila, you’re connected. But also easier is unwittingly getting caught up in a major […]

by Brent Barnhart writing for sproutsocial.com Do you have your social media marketing strategy squared away for 2019? If not, we don’t blame you. Because 2018 was a whirlwind year for social marketing to say the least. Facebook was shrouded in controversy due to its algorithm changesand privacy concerns. Instagram finally came into its own by rolling […]

By: Christopher Elliott writing for Forbes Which companies have the best customer service? The short answer: supermarkets, restaurants, and car manufacturers. But the long answer is fascinating, and you’ll want to stick around for it. Most experts I know eventually turn to the authoritative American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), which publishes its scorecard by industry category, for […]

by Kevin Sheridan. http://kevinsheridanllc.com Leaders in all industries are constantly wondering how to improve company culture. There are myriad benefits to achieving world-class culture, not the least of which are: higher profitability, improved customer service, enhanced talent attraction, and superior talent retention. Below are six of the most unique and proven means of achieving a […]

From Trapcall.com Have you ever needed to send a call or a text, but preferred not to share your caller ID with the recipient? Caller ID spoofing can help with that. However, the technology that helps those looking to protect their phone number is unfortunately also used by spammers and other bad guys to put unsuspecting […]

By Liz Alderman writing for The New York Times Cash is disappearing in the country faster than anyone thought it would. Now, officials are trying to slow its demise as they determine the societal costs. Few countries have been moving toward a cashless society as fast as Sweden. But cash is being squeezed out so quickly — with […]