Advice

“Can’t we all just get along?!” We spend about 30 percent of our lives with the people with whom we work;  and, if we are lucky, much of that is pleasant and productive. However,  every once in a while, two personalities just don’t mix and that can lead to conflict, even among professional adults. But…...

Photo Credit: tipstimes.com/diet Summer is right around the corner…are you ready? Most people want to slim down before putting on the bathing suit, so I’m here to warn you of the 3 Flat Tummy Myths that could waste your time. Myth #1: Do extra crunches to flatten your abs. Excessive crunches aren’t the answer for tight...

Author:Kathryn Pizzurro You all went through employee training together.  You shared coffee breaks, lunches and the stress of meeting deadlines.  But, congratulations!  Your hard work was rewarded, and you were just promoted! Welcome to the Dark Side.  You are now the boss. At some point in your career, you may find yourself in the awkward...

The Alachua County residential real estate market continues to show signs of a solid recovery. The first quarter finished out with a strong March indicating that our market is continuing to improve. March 2015 showed a notable 26.9% increase in the number of closed sales over last year, while median and average sale prices increased...

 5 Tips on Social Media for Managers Author: By Julie Frey, APR, CPRC Julie Frey, APR, CPRC, director of information and communication technology at the University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning, has worked in public relations for 20 years. She serves as vice president of professional development for the Florida Public Relations...

Author: Score Are two heads always better than one? When it comes to taking on a partner to start or grow a small business, there’s no right or wrong answer. Partners can complement each other’s management skills and bring benefits such as special expertise and client relationships. As with any relationship, there are trade-offs that...

If You Missed the Tax Deadline These Tips Can Help April 15 has come and gone. If you didn’t file a tax return or an extension but should have, you need to take action now. Here are some tips for taxpayers who missed the tax filing deadline: File as soon as you can.  If you...

Tradition, Comfort and Social Status are Guideposts Author: Brad Schultz White, the simplest of colors; yet, governed by the most specific rules of fashion.  Questions of when to wear it, what to wear it with, and when to put it away are still commonly debated. In today’s quickly evolving style world, however, do you still...

Employees stroll in to work around 9:30 and after a series of conversations on the latest episode of Game of Thrones, they begin their work day. At another company across town, workers are at their desks by 7:45 am, coffee in hand, jacket on and ready for the first of seven meetings on a Monday....

Tips from April 2015’s Frequent Flyer Jason Czaplewski   What is your job and how long have you lived in Gainesville? My background is technical, with an Electrical Engineering Bachelors from UF.  After graduation I worked at Shands for 13 years in both an IT role and ultimately, after earning my MBA, as a manager of...