Scanning the headlines you’d be forgiven for grabbing a calculator, especially if you’re a retailer or real estate watcher.

Today I want to share some good, good reading!In January there are always great lists to get your new year off to a great start- Top Inspirational Movies, workout programs, etc.

I read a really interesting article a while back. It was an interview with Salesforce founder Marc Benioff.

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On paper it sounded divine. In photos it looked sublime. And for Jonathan Elias, aka Pastry Guru, it was the dessert of the most recent holiday season. The “it” being his baklava cheesecake: crushed pistachios and walnuts scented with fresh cardamom spread between two layers of cheesecake, and a nest of crisp, rosewater-flavored filo on top, plus a heaping of more nuts. 

So straight up- this week’s topic title might sound a bit risque, but I assure you, there’s nothing X-rated about it. 

Today I'm here to warn you about a very real threat: The wantrepreneur!Dun dun DUNNNN!!

Bradley Brow had a vision of a place where men could get high end salon services in a cool, comfortable environment; a place more urban and cutting-edge (forgive the pun!) than his quiet Midwest hometown of Jackson, MI offered.

Here we are at the end of the year already. Time to tie up loose ends at work, push for the end of the year sales, get ready for tax season, budget, and one more thing: Enjoy the Holidays!

I’m going to start off with a question for you all. What do these three things have in common: CVS pulling tobacco products. Walmart discontinuing to sell ammunition in its stores. NIKE and Colin Kaepernick. 

I know there’s nothing magical about January 1st.But every time December rolls around, I can’t help but look forward to the fresh start that a new year brings. 

Right now, I'd like to get a little deep with you. Go under the surface and talk to your feelings. It won't hurt, but it might be a little uncomfortable. Ready?

As more and more professionals seek better work-life balance and more companies adopt flexible policies to accommodate a shifting workplace, the work from home option is becoming increasingly popular. This means that you can work when you feel most productive. For some people that’s in the morning, others prefer to work late into the night. You get to work in your own rhythm.

We work with a lot of businesses day in and out. And our family and friends, of course, know this. So I can’t tell you the number of times someone has said to me at a party or event, “I have this crazy idea to do X!” Or “I’ve always wanted to do Y!”

The team and I created Excelerate America to serve a need for entrepreneurs and to make a difference in local communities. The holiday season is a chance for our team members that are spread out across the country to come together around helping local charities they are actively involved in supporting. It allows us to show support where we live and work and also brings us closer together as a team working collectively to make a difference.

Many entrepreneurs are overwhelmed by the belief they have to start from scratch. They ponder on what they could do that no one has ever done before.