How to Stop Planning and Start Doing: 3 Easy Steps

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Believe me, I know how to plan and plan and plan. Just ask my wife. You'll discover that I've made flowcharts, tables, graphs, mind maps, prioritized lists, reminder systems, you name it. What can I say, I'm a bit of a nerd. I like planning! Planning, however, only gets you so far. So, whether you're planning vastly different budgets for every month or tend to conjure up a new business model every week, here's how you can do less planning and more doing.

AT&T; Mobile Share Plans: Are These Shared Data Plans Worth Your Money?

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AT&T; has announced that they are going to be rolling out shared data plans late in August of 2012. These plans are called "AT&T; Mobile Share" plans and will (supposedly) co-exist with current offerings. Are these shared plans right for you and your family? Check out the plans and see if you should make the switch.

How to be Successful in Sales – What You Need to Know

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I've been a salesperson of one sort or another for several years. I've seen what it takes to make a sale, up-sell a product or service, and have the customer leave happy. Whether you have your own business or you're working for someone else, here's what you need to know to be successful in sales.

How to Save Money on Pet Food

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Buying pet food can really put a dent in your wallet. It's easy to spend upwards of $40 on a bag of dog or cat food. What's one to do when trying to save money on pet food? Here are a few ideas that can keep some cash in the bank.

Is it a Good Idea to Cosign a Loan?

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Does a family member or friend want you to cosign a loan for something? Perhaps a house, a car, or a business loan? Is it a good idea to cosign a loan for them? After all, they seem like responsible individuals, right? Here are a few things to consider before you sign on the dotted line.

25 Low Cost or Free Entertainment Ideas

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Looking for a little entertainment but are short on cash? No worries. Here's a list of 25 low cost entertainment ideas that will keep the money you do have in your pocket. By the way, some of them are absolutely free!

3 Pricing Schemes that Customers (like Us) Don't Appreciate!

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Having "waged war" as a salesperson in a retail store or two, I've learned firsthand what customers do and do not appreciate when it comes pricing. As a customer of many businesses myself (of course, ha), I realize that these pricing schemes are widespread and desperately need to be addressed. So join with me, customers near and far, let's tell businesses how we'd like to do business!

How to Make a Budget

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If you want to learn how to make a budget, you've come to the right place. I'm not only going to teach you how to build your budget from scratch, I'm going to show you how to stick with it. Making a budget doesn't have to be a painful process. I think you'll find it to be fun – give it a chance!