by Donald Strankowski | Sep 10, 2020 | Be Your Own Boss, Motivation
As I shopped for oatmeal at Whole Foods, a catchy 80’s tune comes on that takes me back 30 years. Turns out, despite the success of this 80’s one hit wonder duo, the path to getting this song to still be relevant 30 years later wasn’t an easy one. Facing much...
by Donald Strankowski | May 23, 2014 | Be Your Own Boss, Working Parents
According to a recent survey by career website FlexJobs, an overwhelming majority of parents (96%) say having a traditional full-time job conflicts with important parts of taking care of their families. Finding the right job as a working parent is no easy task. It can...
by Donald Strankowski | May 5, 2013 | Be Your Own Boss, Career Change, Skills Building
The percent of Americans starting businesses in 2009 and 2010 was the highest in 15 years–and the trend continues into 2013. Some have started businesses out of necessity due to a challenging job market and others have simply said goodbye to corporate life. It...