Over the past ten months as Broadwick and Virante have grown, I've learned a lot about managing people. A business is little without the people behind it. As I mentioned in the section on building a team, the two most important things I look for when hiring are initiative and work ethic. I cannot overestimate the importance of bringing on good people to the eventual success of your business. But once you have these good people, how do you manage them?...

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last few years, you've no doubt heard about blogs. Bloggers have become a media force to be reckoned with -- they've been responsible for the destruction of companies, the election of political officials, and even the ousting of the same. Sure... blogs have power -- but with millions of blogs out there, getting your voice heard can be a challenge. Fortunately, there a few things you can do to help make sure that your blog becomes well-read...

It seems green is the color for the season, and not just on the runway. Environmentalism is here in full force, and by the looks of things, it's here to stay. One area that is red hot -- or green hot, as the case may be -- is making your home environmentally friendly. And it's no wonder. Anything that saves money and the planet is a sure-fire win in anyone's book. If you are looking for a way to go green around the house, start by taking steps to conserve water and energy. Try out these easy ways to care for the earth, enjoy your home and save money....

You know the conventional advice. Take the best classes, get good grades, go to college, get a good job, work very hard, retire on a respectable pension, and live happily ever after. You know that advice because well-intentioned adults may have pounded it into your brain time and time again. But before you go signing your life away to the conventional, consider your other options. And yes, you do have other options....

A bank serves as a financial institution, providing complex financial services, right from the maintenance of deposits to extending credit. A little guidance and initiative help students to improve their personal credit record...

High school life is over. You've moved away from home and you're starting a brand new chapter in your life with college. Independence feels great, but it's sure to feel greater if you've got your own credit card, don't you think?...

If you've recently graduated from college, you've probably been bombarded with mailings and advertisements urging you to refinance (or consolidate) your student loans right away. But wait, what is loan consolidation? And why should you do it?...

Before you can pimp that ride, you’ve gotta have a ride, so it’s time to buy a car. By knowing how the dealers make their money, you can watch how they sell to you, therefore protecting yourself from getting the short end of the stick....

As the world's level of technology increases, so does the threat of identity theft. Learn how to protect yourself....

Checking accounts are the getaway of the banking industry. A checking account could help you pay your bills, allow you to use a debit card and most of the time, have access to an unlimited array of banking products available only to checking account holders. Most banks offer close to a dozen different checking account products, making it difficult for customers to pinpoint the product which is the perfect fit and offers the best benefits. Here's what to look for when looking for a checking account....