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Growing Your Business Team Quickly

Growing Your Business Team Quickly

 

Question: What are some tips for successfully scaling your tiny startup team, while still keeping the creative environment fresh? Does it matter? Can I Buy You a Drink?

“Look for a strong cultural fit when hiring for your start-up — and not just their resume and experience. If you don’t get along with a person — wouldn’t enjoy having Friday beers with them — then don’t bring them onto your team. The negative impact on morale from making a wrong hire can be tremendous, so be careful. Fire quickly if things don’t work out.”

- Matt Mickiewicz | Co-Founder, Flippa and 99designs Spread the Recognition... Read More

Holiday Giving: Elk Grove Food Bank Distributes Christmas Boxes to Those In Need

Holiday Giving: Elk Grove Food Bank Distributes Christmas Boxes to Those In Need

Photo courtesy Elk Grove Food Bank. For more than 38 years, local Elk Grove residents in need have been served by Elk Grove Food Bank Services. This year the need was greater than ever with high unemployment and a struggling economy as families, individuals, and especially seniors signed up for food assistance and other services.

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Toys "R" US Offers Shoppers Unbeatable After-Christmas Deals

Toys "R" US Offers Shoppers Unbeatable After-Christmas Deals

Gifts may have been exchanged and Christmas memories made, but the holiday-sized savings continue for customers shopping at Toys“R”Us and online at Toysrus.com from Wednesday, December 26 through Saturday, December 29.

With new discounts and deals around every turn, shoppers will be delighted to find special sales on hundreds of affordable kid-favorite brands including LEGO, Skylanders, NERF, Fisher-Price and more.

Below are highlights of the deals and discounts valid at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide from Wednesday, December 26 through Saturday, December 29, while supplies last (no rainchecks):

  • BUY ONE GET ONE 40% OFF ALL Video Games – Prices Vary*
  • BUY ONE GET ONE 40% OFF ALL Movies (in-store only) – Prices Vary*
  • BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF ALL LEGO City, Hero Factor & Star Wars construction sets – Price

Trimming Christmas and Why It’s Importnat for Kids

Trimming Christmas and Why It’s Importnat for Kids

For those of us who celebrate Christmas, it’s ALMOST HERE! How are you doing with “holi-debt”? Where is your anxiety level from all the ’tis the season expectations?

On a recent “Family Financial Cents” segment of Sacramento and Company,  I share all about “Trimming” the Holidays” and why it’s important for kids.

For some great ideas visit: http://pinterest.com/sarahlcook/trimming-the-holidays/

When you pick up a copy of our book, “The Parents’ Guide to Raising CEO Kids” you’ll get some extra gifts!! Click HERE!... Read More

Join News10 & Raley’s Food For Families ‘Day of Giving’ Today

Join News10  & Raley’s Food For Families ‘Day of Giving’ Today

When: Today -  December 21st, 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm

Where: Bel Air on Arena Blvd in Natomas

Why: News10’s Monica Woods will be broadcasting live from Bel Air in North Natomas to encourage viewers to donate to hungry families in the area.

Viewers can join News10 and purchase a $10 bag of wholesome, nonperishable, fresh food and Raley’s will double the contribution to $20 benefiting local food banks. Donors can personally select where they want their donation to go, ensuring that 100% of their contribution will feed the hungry in their neighborhood.

Donate on-line during the ‘Day of Giving’  by going to raleys.com or Raley’s facebook page and Raley’s will donate an additional bag for each bag received!

 More Info: Hunger is a reality for 1 in 8 Americans.

Join News10 & Raley’s Food For Families ‘Day of Giving’

Join News10  & Raley’s Food For Families ‘Day of Giving’

When: December 21st, 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm

Where: Bel Air on Arena Blvd in Natomas

Why: News10’s Monica Woods will be broadcasting live from Bel Air in North Natomas to encourage viewers to donate to hungry families in the area.

Viewers can join News10 and purchase a $10 bag of wholesome, nonperishable, fresh food and Raley’s will double the contribution to $20 benefiting local food banks. Donors can personally select where they want their donation to go, ensuring that 100% of their contribution will feed the hungry in their neighborhood.

Donate on-line during the ‘Day of Giving’  by going to raleys.com or Raley’s facebook page and Raley’s will donate an additional bag for each bag received!

 More Info: Hunger is a reality for 1 in 8 Americans. You may not think you know anyone that is suffering, but millions are.