Selecting the right business partner is no different than picking a spouse.

With a husband you have love, fidelity, beautiful kids and hopefully great sex to blind you from his faults.

With a business partner the perfect match is all about finding someone to help execute the big idea and make you money–without the perks of heavy breathing, a big wedding and the ultimate, leg-shaking orgasm.

Romance and sexual compatibility aside, people make huge mistakes in partnering with the wrong people and it often leads to a loss of money, friendship and ultimately the death of a business. Read the rest of this entry »

So you have a few employment gaps in your resume?

Don’t fret. You’re not alone. In this economy, many conscientious professionals experienced a layoff, firing or an unplanned sabbatical from work.

Working moms in particular, are extending their maternity leave to take care of fragile newborns and rambunctious toddlers.

If you find yourself struggling to fill the gaps in your career, fill the cracks honestly using the following strategies. Read the rest of this entry »