Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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How To Launch Your Business On A Budget
in BusinessIf you’ve always dreamed about starting your own business but feel as though your finances are holding you back – you aren’t alone. In fact, 63% of would-be entrepreneurs state that a lack of financial security stops them from taking the plunge. However, as running your own company can be…
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Beyond the Dumpster: Smarter Ways to Handle Bulky Business Waste
in BusinessMost businesses don’t really think about waste—until it’s everywhere. That broken chair in the corner? The old printer collecting dust? The stacks of outdated office furniture crammed into storage? They just sit there, sometimes for years, because no one’s sure what to do with them. Then, when the clutter gets…
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Should the U.S. Eliminate the Department of Education?
in PoliticsThe Department of Education (DOE) was created in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter with the goal of enforcing civil rights laws and improving education quality. However, critics argue that despite its massive $80 billion budget, student performance has declined, and American students consistently rank below many other industrialized nations in…
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Should You Add An Extra Bedroom To Your Home?
in Real EstateAdding an extra bedroom to your property could have major benefits from boosting its value to providing an extra room for guests. This post explores some of these benefits, as well as comparing some of the different ways to create this additional space. Why add an extra bedroom? Support a…
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Considering Going Back to School? Here’s What You Need to Know
For many of us, going back to school as an adult is an attractive choice to make. When you want to further your education, going back to college to get your graduate degree, PhD, or even getting professional qualification can sound like a great idea. But how do you know…
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A Simple Formula for a Fulfilling Life: Independence and Purpose
Understanding Purpose and Independence in Personal Finance Purpose varies for everyone—family, community, religion, work, or personal passion. However, independence is more universal. The desire to be independent, the obstacles preventing it, and the self-sabotaging behaviors that hinder it are common threads across cultures and generations. Take my neighbor, Rosa (a…