"Running a small business is a constant balancing act," Meredith said. "There are a million things to keep track of, and everything's important." The busy insurance professional was taken by surprise recently when the lease for the copier her agency was using came to an end. "I'd just assumed that they'd send somebody to come pick it up, but they said, "Oh, no. That's your responsibility. Read … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
Thinking of Joining the Expat Community? The Best & Worst Destinations
Whether it's for reasons personal, professional, or political, more and more people are moving internationally, joining the expat community by taking up residence in a country other than their homeland. If you're thinking about making this choice for yourself and your destination hasn't been decided for you by your employer, it's good to know which countries are most welcoming to expats - and … [Read more...]
That $100 Shipping Hack You’ve Heard Doesn’t Always Work
Lots of people have been talking about Melia Robinson's success in shipping her stuff from NYC to San Francisco for just $100. It's certainly a creative cost-containment strategy, but it doesn't work for everyone and every long distance move, and we'd like to take a moment to explain why. First: Melia gave away a lot of her stuff before she moved - namely her furniture. Sometimes this is a … [Read more...]
