February 15, 2005
Seasonal Slumps: How to Succeed When You or Your Business Is in a Rut
Should You Incorporate? Business Structures 101
Ready for a Change? Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Jump to a New Career or Start Your Own Business
Banishing the Winter Blahs: 10 Quick Tips
And speaking of change...
Solutions for Seasonal Slumps, Incorporating, Career Changes and the Winter Blahs
Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day, but some of us are crossing our fingers that he was wrong. We're ready to trade in our snow shovels for gardening spades, our woolen caps for spring bonnets, our hot chocolate for iced tea. We've got that midwinter itch for change.

So this month, in case you, too, are eager to mix things up, we have just the articles to help, whether the change you need is to start a business of your own, find a new job, discover a solution to get you through a slump at work or simply to beat the winter blahs.

Read on, good luck, and we'll see you next month, when--fingers crossed--the sun will be out and spring will be in the air.

Seasonal Slumps: How to Succeed When You or Your Business Is in a Rut
Slumps are an inevitable part of the business cycle, but making it through your first one can be scary. Here's what you can do to push on through.
Should You Incorporate? Business Structures 101
If you're thinking of starting your own business or if you're ready to take your home-based business to the next level, this would be a good time to think about incorporating. We've got the tips you need and a simple breakdown of different types of corporations you might consider for your business.
Ready for a Change? Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Jump to a New Career or Start Your Own Business
Whatever the reason, you know you need a career change, but you're not sure where to start or what to consider before undertaking such a major life adjustment. Not to worry, we've lined up the vital questions you need to ask yourself (or others in some cases) before you jump into the next big thing.
And speaking of change...How are you doing with your New Year's Resolutions? Do you need to review the promises you made yourself? Need a fresh copy of your resolution form (it's good for staying on top of goals any time of the year) to help you stay on track? The year is only 47 days old. Don't give up!
Banishing the Winter Blahs: 10 Quick Tips
Nearly two months into the season of cold and flu, many of us are beginning to get a little cranky. Welcome to the Winter Blah Zone. Here is a list of 10 quick tips for turning winter into something new and exciting.

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