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    Advice from a Financial Planner

    Posted on May 24, 2011 | No Comments
    Four Things to Do Now Even in a down economy, individu­als need financial planners. In fact, creating a financial plan is even more imperative. Experts say, prepare now, and do the following: 1. Accelerate your debt payoff 2. Build your cash reserves 3. Ensure your retirement account allocation...

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    Instructor Profile – Meeting and Event Planning – Rachel Gershwin

    Posted on May 23, 2011 | No Comments
    Q. Who is Rachel Gershwin and why is she a meeting and event planner? My event planning experience began when I was a kid; being a natural planner, I tended to take charge of family parties, holidays and other gatherings. I find that most event...

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  • The Creative Class

    The Creative Class

    Posted on February 17, 2011 | No Comments
    What’s the one skill a person needs for any job? Creativity. Of course, we need basic left-brain (logical) skills to perform in most positions – like the ability to budget and calculate, and to follow instructions. For some professions, the necessary skills are mostly black and white – like computer program­ming or accounting.

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  • Meeting and Event Planning: The Possibilities are Endless

    Meeting and Event Planning: The Possibilities are Endless

    Posted on February 4, 2011 | No Comments
    Becoming a meeting and event planner offers numerous possibilities on your career path. As an example, you could be the detailed expert in planning a wedding. This would include your responsibility to hire a broader staff that also entails designers, caterers, and administrative coordinators, among...

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