the daniel hayes team: New Mileage Rates for 2013
- 01/23/13 10:37 PM
If you drive a car, truck or van for work, you'll want to make sure you know the standard mileage rates that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set for 2013. These mileage rates are used to calculate deductible costs for driving an automobile for business, charitable, medical and moving purposes. So when it comes to filing your taxes this time next year, you'll need to know these numbers! As of January 1, 2013, the standard mileage rates are as follows: Businesses = 56.5 cents per mile driven (a one cent increase from 2012) Medical or moving = 24 cents per mile driven … (1 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Dress for Success
- 01/23/13 01:18 AM
You only get one chance to make a first impression. Cliché? Perhaps, but there is truth to this statement. And with the national unemployment rate stubbornly high for the last several years–and still lingering around 8.3%–job seekers especially know how important it is to make the right first impression! Dressing for success may sound intimidating, expensive and a bit vain, but your presentation creates credibility. According to the Career Center at North Dakota State University, "Whether you like it or not, people size you up in a very short time, actually only about 3-5 seconds. Your apparel, demeanor, and mannerisms are … (5 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Healthy Eating Tips
- 01/22/13 08:13 AM
The Holidays are over and children have started back to school, and for many parents that means packing school lunches has become part of your weekday routine. Here are some great tips for keeping your children's school lunches and your work lunches healthy.
According to the Department of Agriculture's ChooseMyPlate.gov, there are five food groups that are considered the "building blocks to a healthy diet." These include fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy. The website features a Daily Food Plan tool to help you determine what foods you should eat each day...and in what quantities. The tool is customized based on … (1 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Webcam Interviews, Are They a Good Idea for Your Business???
- 01/21/13 11:23 PM
Webcams have steadily grown in popularity in households across the country. Now, companies are embracing the technology as a cost-effective, timesaving way to conduct interviews. And businesses aren't the only ones turning to this technology. Colleges and universities are also using webcams to interview applicants before admitting them. If you or someone you know is in the process of applying for a new job or to a university, the following information can help you put your best foot forward if you're asked to participate in a webcam interview. Here's How Webcam Interviews Work If you're asked to participate in a webcam … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: How to Change Your Name.
- 01/21/13 11:12 PM
Whether you're newly wed or newly single, if you opt to change your name, your new life will start with a big old mess of paperwork. After getting certified copies of your marriage certificate or divorce decree, you'll need to get a new Social Security card, driver's license (costs vary by state), passport ($110, if your current one is more than a year old), voter registration card and, if necessary, professional license. You'll also have to alert your employer's benefits office and any other professional contacts, such as clients and vendors. And you'll want to notify the U.S. Postal Service, your … (2 comments)
the daniel hayes team: How to Use a Car-Buying Service to Find Deals on New Cars
- 01/17/13 02:12 AM
Smart car buyers know they should never pay full sticker price. But what's the right target price? And what if you weren't born with the haggling gene? If just the thought of doing battle with the dealer makes you want to take the bus instead, a car-buying service may be for you. We checked out a few services to see how good the deals are. Join the club. The most popular car-buying service is Zag. Never heard of it? That's not surprising – it's the company behind the affinity buying services of American Express, USAA and AAA, among others. The service … (1 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Fear Can Be Good for SUCCESS!!!!!
- 01/17/13 01:22 AM
Last month I attended an industry conference, the highlight of which was the keynote speaker. He was funny, likable, dynamic, and commanded our full engagement. We laughed at his jokes and nodded at his personal anecdotes. But when he challenged us with a poignant question, the air suddenly thickened and the room went silent. The speaker knew what he was doing. He stood his ground, letting us stew in our paralysis. I glanced around the room. Brows were furrowed. Lips were pursed. Clearly, the audience was bursting with opinions, but no one was speaking. After several more uncomfortable moments, a woman … (1 comments)
You've heard about the health benefits of laughter, but what really happens when you laugh that makes it so beneficial? Doctors and scientists have a few ideas. Exercise Your Heart and Abs. It turns out that laughing is a lot like exercising. A good laugh can increase your heart rate, exercises your diaphragm, and even contracts your stomach muscles. Burn Calories. With the similarities between laughter and exercise, it shouldn't come as a surprise that laughing helps you burn calories. In fact, one study found that 50 calories are burned in 10 to 15 minutes of laughter. Reduce … (2 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Recommending a Course of INACTION!!!!
- 01/16/13 10:50 PM
If you're a regular subscriber to my blogs, you know that I write a lot about what you can do to improve your business development. Do this. Do that. Get more clients. Grow your business. But this week I'm recommending a course of inaction. Because I'm finding that all of this doing comes at a heavy price. That's not to say that a busy life has no value. I am fully dedicated to the progress and profit of my business, and to the fulfillment of a personal mission that includes helping people. But while that all sounds sensible and noble, it's completely exhausting, … (1 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Understanding the Fed's Impact on Home Loan Rates
- 01/16/13 10:31 PM
The news is often brimming with debates about whether the Fed is making good or bad decisions for our economy. And the last few weeks have been no exception. So, what is the Fed...and how does the Fed impact home loan rates? Read on for details. What is the Fed? The Federal Reserve System (known informally as the Fed) is our central banking system, and it was given the responsibility of setting our monetary policy by the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. The Fed is composed of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the presidentially appointed Board of Governors, twelve regional Federal … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Too Much of a Good Thing? Part 2
- 01/13/13 07:19 AM
These days parents aren't the only people who need organizers. Between after school activities and weekend events, kids can be just as busy if not busier than adults. And while sports and extracurricular activities are healthy for children, sometimes it's possible to have too much of a good thing. WebMD says that overscheduling children is one of the top seven common parenting mistakes that parents make with grade school age children. What's more, according to the Society for Research and Child Development, "Between 70 percent and 83 percent of American children and teens claim to take part in at least one extracurricular … (1 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Too Much of a Good Thing?
- 01/13/13 02:30 AM
According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, more than one-third of U.S. adults and approximately seventeen percent of children ages 2-19 are obese. That's just one reason why a regular exercise routine is so important for all of us. Equally important: being careful not to overdo it. There is a tendency in our success-driven culture to think that if a little is good, then more must be better. When it comes to exercise, that's not necessarily true. In fact, it's quite easy to overdo an exercise routine if you don't know what to look out for–and the … (3 comments)
the daniel hayes team: 5 Reasons Layaway Plans May Cost You More
- 01/12/13 11:59 AM
Layaway has been making a comeback since the recession. In fact, it's been in the headlines recently because several stores that offer this installment-payment program are reducing or dropping layaway service fees. For example, Kmart and Toys R Us recently announced that they're dropping their layaway fees during the holiday shopping season. And Walmart is reducing its fee from $15 to $5 from September 16 to December 14. Layaway allows customers to select items they want and pay for them over a period of time. Once final payments are made, items may be picked up. The difference between using a layaway program and … (0 comments)
There is something a little intimidating about a long to-do list. And some days, just seeing tasks written out in list form is enough to awaken the procrastinator within any one of us. An old proverb says, "If the first thing you do when you wake up each morning is eat a live frog, nothing worse can happen for the rest of the day." It's hard to imagine anything worse than eating a live frog, but the concept hides a surprising motivational key. In this two-minute video you'll learn the concept behind a single, powerful habit that can enable you to make … (1 comments)
the daniel hayes team: 7 Social Media Mistakes
- 01/11/13 03:57 AM
Social media marketing may not be rocket science, but there is still a large science component to it. If you want your content to spread, you have to look at the numbers and stop making gut decisions. So if you want to ensure that your content spreads, avoid the following 7 mistakes: Mistake #1: Timing doesn’t matter You can’t write content and publish it in the middle of the night, and expect it to spread virally. Social sites like Twitter and Facebook have peak usage times and if you can submit your content to those sites during the ideal days and … (3 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Every Door Direct Mail What's it All about & Can Your Business Benefit
- 01/08/13 01:26 AM
It’s called Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) and it’s a new way to think about marketing your real estate business. Instead of mailing to specific names and addresses, the United States Postal Service’s EDDM program allows you to have your mailpieces delivered to individual neighborhoods (by carrier routes). You pinpoint your audience and the USPS delivers directly to every mailbox on the route. You can even control when it mails, by when you drop it off at the designated post office (optional mail-it-yourself option). Step 1 You choose local neighborhoods (carrier routes) via USPS’s new EDDM website... Step 2 You (or … (3 comments)
the daniel hayes team: 8 Things Remarkably Successful People Do
- 01/06/13 11:50 PM
The most successful people in business work differently. See what they do--and why it works. 1. They don't create back-up plans. Back-up plans can help you sleep easier at night. Back-up plans can also create an easy out when times get tough. You'll work a lot harder and a lot longer if your primary plan simply has to work because there is no other option. Total commitment--without a safety net--will spur you to work harder than you ever imagined possible. If somehow the worst does happen (and the "worst" is never as bad as you think) trust that you will find … (1 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Family & Fireside: Unique Ways to Spend Quality Family Time Together
- 01/05/13 11:42 PM
Let's face it...we live in a fast-paced world. The hustle and bustle of everyday life, combined with modern day technology, can detour us from spending a good amount of quality time with our families. Can you think of the last time that your family gathered together–holidays and meal time excluded–away from the television, without cell phones and free of outside distractions? This winter, consider cozying up as a family by the fire. Here a few fun and meaningful things to do together: Watch old family videos. There's nothing more fun than taking a walk down memory lane–and to do that, you don't … (1 comments)
the daniel hayes team: 10 Annoying Hotel Fees and How to Avoid Them
- 01/05/13 11:37 PM
Fees and surcharges collected by hotels are expected to reach a record high of $1.95 billion this year, according to a study by the New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Yes, that's billion with a "B" – and the number reflects an increase in the amounts charged, as well as a 5% increase in the number of rooms occupied in 2012. According to the study, hotel fees and surchages emerged as an industry practice in 1997 and have increased every year except 2002 and 2009 (when lodging demand declined). Often, you might not even be aware of the … (2 comments)
the daniel hayes team: LOVE Yourself in 2013!!!
- 01/05/13 07:52 AM
I have found that there is only one thing that heals every problem, and that is: to love yourself. When people start to love themselves more each day, it’s amazing how their lives get better. They feel better. They get the jobs they want. They have the money they need. Their relationships either improve, or the negative ones dissolve and new ones begin. Loving yourself is a wonderful adventure; it’s like learning to fly. Imagine if we all had the power to fly at will? How exciting it would be! Let’s begin to love ourselves now. Here are 12 Commandments to … (2 comments)
If you drive a car, truck or van for work, you'll want to make sure you know the standard mileage rates that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set for 2013.
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