Wrongful Termination Gives You Job Security: Think Again, An Employer Can Legally Fire You At-Will

Wrongful Termination Gives You Job Security: Think Again, An Employer Can Legally Fire You At-Will

The United States has many federal and state employment laws ranging from regulation of benefits to employee discrimination. But, just how well do these protect job security and protect people from being fired without merit?

How Financial Service Firms Make Money

How Financial Service Firms Make Money

A Brokerage House (and subsequently, several other major brokerages) was caught with its corporate hand in the cookie jar.

Why Brokerage Firms Work Very Hard to Get Commissions

Why Brokerage Firms Work Very Hard to Get Commissions

Remember this the next time you see one of those TV commercials.

Why Do Brokers Tend to Abandon Their Clients?

Why Do Brokers Tend to Abandon Their Clients?

Find out why your broker never returns your calls.

BBC Transparency

BBC Transparency

Trying to get into the BBC.

Investment Types for Retirees

Investment Types for Retirees

Now that you’re retired, you have to arrange your own income.

The Failings of Men: What Recent High-Profile Sex Scandals Can Teach All Managers

The Failings of Men: What Recent High-Profile Sex Scandals Can Teach All Managers

Recent sex scandals in the worlds of sports and entertainment have put a renewed spotlight on the often-delicate subject of relationships in the workplace. They are a call to attention for managers to make sure they have the right mix of proactive policies and training, along with a bit of common sense, in dealing with the fine line between workplace romance and sexual harassment.

Should a Virtual Assistant Recommend a Freelance Site?

Should a Virtual Assistant Recommend a Freelance Site?

I am a virtual assistant, as many of you may know. You might ask why would I want to recommend a freelance site to anyone. Well, let’s take a look at why this virtual assistant is certain that it can be beneficial for a virtual assistant to recommend a freelance site to two different groups of individuals. Read on to find out why.

Nightmare Applicants

Nightmare Applicants

If you are applying for a job or interviewing for a job, you don’t want to be one of these guys.

Advertising Basics

Advertising Basics

Businesses need to make a profit to survive. The best way to secure new clients and maintain the current ones is to advertise and market to them. Hospitality and tourism is a virtually recession proof industry, but you will increase your bottom line by establishing an identity and offering promotions.