How to Become a Business Manager

Business or administrative managers form the backbone of a company. They are responsible for keeping the wheels of the business moving in a smooth manner by planning, coordinating and directing a broad range of activities in their organization.

If you have excellent organizational, communication and analytical skills, a friendly disposition, and above all, leadership qualities, you may want to explore the option of becoming a business manager.

Most businesses, however, have some predefined qualifying criteria to fill business manager positions in their outfits. One of the most important credentials that you’ll need for becoming a business manager is a relevant college degree.

How to Pack a Healthy Lunch for Work (and Save Money!)

A lot of us are in the habit of buying lunch out each day. I don’t mean we’re all enjoying three-course lunches with wine – for most people, it’s just a sandwich and maybe a bag of chips and a drink from the nearest store.

The problem is, when you’re sinking a few dollars on lunch five days a week, every week, the cost soon adds up. Buying a sandwich out is probably costing you around $3-$6 a pop; making that same sandwich as home would likely cost about a third of what it does in the store, around $1-$2.

So why don’t more of us brown-bag our lunch? In most cases, I think it’s simply habit. Of course, there’s always the excuse that we’re too rushed in the mornings – but that’s pretty easy to overcome.

How to Choose a Distance Learning Program

According to the 2010 report on the state of online learning in the country published by Sloan Consortium, 63% of the institutions surveyed said that online learning formed a critical part of their long term strategy. sloanconsortium.org/publications/survey/pdf/class_differences.pdf Clearly, online and distance learning programs have become the present and future of education in the U.S.

With so many students jumping on the online education bandwagon, is it time for you to start thinking seriously about distance learning courses? If your answer is yes, then here are certain tips you might find handy in choosing a distance learning program.

ADN vs. BSN

If you are a nursing aspirant or even a practicing nurse, you must have heard the raging debate over an Associate’s degree in Nursing vs. the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Any effort at finding out which one scores over the other is sure to lead to massive confusion for a candidate.

The truth of the matter is that both of these nursing degree programs have their own set of benefits and drawbacks. The key is to find which one of these two programs fits into your scheme of things.

But before you can decide which one suits you more, you need to understand the distinguishing factors between the two programs as well as their pros and cons.

Types of College Degrees

According to a report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, April 27, 2010, 70.1% of 2009 high school graduates were enrolled in colleges or universities – a historic high since 1959. (bls.gov/news.release/hsgec.htm)

If you are currently in high school, chances are that you have already set the ball rolling on preparing for college. The word on the street is the earlier you start, the more time you’ll have to plan for college.

One important question you’ll need to address as part of your planning process is the type of college degree that best suits your educational goals, career objectives, personal situation and financial circumstances. Let’s face it, not everyone can afford or may want to spend five to six years in college.

Top 10 Anti-Aging Tricks

Somewhere around mid-January we realize that despite our best intentions, the only thing the New Year has brought us is one more year of crow’s feet and grey hairs that appear in more places than an “Everybody Loves Raymond” rerun. These ten tricks below will keep you looking younger than ever and the best part? Totally stress-free- and isn’t that really the key of looking younger, longer?

1. Green Tea

I’m not going to bore you with details about what the scientists are discovering about green tea, or why Chinese women have been drinking it for centuries, or why I drink it by the gallon a day. But I will tell you this- this is one of the only scientifically backed natural remedies for wrinkles, cancer prevention, heart health and boosting up that metabolism. Green tea is loaded with antioxidants, specifically the superpower of antioxidants- Epigallocatechin Gallate- otherwise known as EGCG. Feel guilty about that pizza you ate an hour ago? Or shouldn’t have had the cheesecake? Drinking green tea, after consuming fatty foods is scientifically proven to help reduce how much of that fat your body actually absorbs. Drink green tea daily, for an all over younger, healthier, skinnier look this new year! My favorite brand? Mighty Leaf Tropical Green Tea ($9.95-$49.50, mightyleaf.com)

Light Roast vs. Dark Roast Coffee: Which Has More Caffeine?

Millions of Americans begin each morning with a cup of coffee. Some people are coffee connoisseurs, obsessing over the origin of the bean and the method of brewing while shunning any additives that would adulterate the natural flavor; other people just grab whatever’s available and dump in loads of milk and sugar.

Besides the bean itself, the biggest factors that influence coffee’s flavor, color, and chemical makeup are how it’s roasted, for how long, and at what temperature. Roasting can bring out certain flavors while removing others. It can alter the caffeine content and even change how the coffee affects sensitive stomachs. Contrary to most people’s perception, thick, black coffee isn’t the strongest or most bracing brew. In fact, it may be the kindest, gentlest choice of all.