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WealthTouch, TILE Will Teach Rich Kids How To Responsibly Manage Their Wealth

BY Ariel SchwartzWed Oct 12, 2011

One of the best ways to make sure the wealthy's money benefits society is to make sure they don't waste it--so that they can give it away. That might be a bitter pill for #OccupyWallStreeters to swallow.READ»

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A New Set Of Metrics Defines The True Scorecard Of Success

BY Josh LinknerMon Sep 12, 2011

We measure success by things like money, power, fame, good looks, possessions, toys, trophies, and degrees. We strive for likes, followers, a high Klout score, and a giant LinkedIn network. Adding some focus on a more enlightened set of measures can not only make the world a better place, it can even drive real business results.READ»

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CEOs Feel Poor When Compared To America's Truly Wealthy

BY Christopher MimsTue Apr 26, 2011

The CEOs of America's 500 biggest companies find themselves look threadbare in comparison to America's hedge fund managers.READ»

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Enough Is Enough

BY Tony SchwartzWed Jan 12, 2011

If we feel an obligation to save a child when the cost to ourselves is minimal inconvenience, we ought to feel the same obligation to save a child who is dying ten miles, a thousand miles, or 5000 miles from our home.READ»

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Why Are the Rich So Good at the Internet?

BY David ZaxTue Nov 23, 2010

New research from Pew Internet shows that the digital divide is wider than previously thought--and wealth correlates almost exactly to Internet usage. How much do you have to earn before you hit the tipping point?READ»

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About Tom Casper

BY Alan StevensMon Feb 15, 2010

Tom has 14 years of specialized experience within the investment management arena. He began his career in the financial services industry with Merrill Lynch in 1996. He specialized in financial planning and was a Consults specialist ...READ»

CHRISTINE COMAFORD | Comment

The Power of Positioning! Part 2

BY Christine ComafordWed Nov 18, 2009

Hi guys! Here’s part 2 of our Positioning Tool Be sure to do the exercise at the bottom to get the most you can out of this.READ»

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Mark Zuckerberg is 158th Richest American

BY Chris DannenThu Oct 1, 2009

Forbes released its list of the wealthiest Americans last night. Technology's usual suspects are all present: Gates, Ellison, Allen, Bezos, the Google duo, and so on. But there, at number 158 and tied with Donald Trump and Sumner ...READ»

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Striving vs. Striding

BY Christine ComafordTue Sep 1, 2009

Last week I spent a few amazing days with some of the most inspiring entrepreneurs I’ve ever worked with. They chose to invest their time and their money to work with me in a private mentoring capacity, and I, in turn, invest ALL of ...READ»

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Wanted: PEOPLE

BY Christine ComafordThu Aug 20, 2009

In today's economic climate, it is essential to have a seasoned team, a fast path to revenue, and a staged rollout plan. When it comes to the team, there are some absolute necessaries that you need to put in place. You have to ...READ»

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Don’t Put Yourself On Sale!

BY Christine ComafordWed Aug 19, 2009

In this tough economy, it is easy to think we have to put our products, our services, and ourselves ON SALE to beat our competition. Here’s my best advice on this… NEVER compete on price. Quite simply, it devalues ...READ»

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3 Reasons Businesses Fail

BY Christine ComafordTue Aug 18, 2009

We already know that 50% of startups fail in the first year... and 95% fail in years two through five. But did you know that only 5% of startup businesses ever make $1,000,000 per year? And only .08% will ever reach $5,000,000 or more per year! READ»

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Let’s Get Visual – Using Visualization to SEE Your Success

BY Christine ComafordSun Aug 16, 2009

Are you ready to REALLY see your way to success? Read on maistro!READ»

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Business Plans 101 -- No Kidding.

BY Christine ComafordSat Aug 15, 2009

So you’re ready to create a killer business plan, which will yield a killer executive summary and a killer financing pitch. The first thing you MUST do? READ»

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Illusions of Grandeur vs. Reality vs. Mind-Numbing Delusions -- Where Are YOU?

BY Christine ComafordFri Aug 7, 2009

The bottom line that we all have to ask ourselves is this: Are we creating a new and amazing illusion every day, moving toward our biggest and most inspiring lives and success stories, or are we being orphaned and crippled under mind-numbing delusions. THAT question is worth a good conversation with a mentor, eh?READ»

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Identifying Your Needle Movers to Create Financial Freedom!

BY Christine ComafordWed Jul 29, 2009

In case you’re new to tangible goal setting, “needle movers” are those two or three achievements that you (and your team) choose and pursue each month / quarter that will move your business forward from zero to 100 miles per hour (or from 10 to 40 mph, or 40 to 90 mph) -- you get the picture. Distilling your business to its essence is key here and is a MUST to create financial freedom and rockin’ success. Needle movers keep you focused on the actions that drive RESULTS. These allow you and your team and your company to stay hyper-focused and move forward FAST! READ»

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Leadership Rocks - But it Sure Ain't Easy

BY Christine ComafordTue Jul 28, 2009

If you own your own business, you’re probably a natural-born leader. Now that doesn’t mean that you show up every day in a new Tahari suit or Jimmy Choo shoes. Leadership can be messy, can lack glamour, and can get down and dirty at times. (So no matter what you’re wearing, keep a pair of beat up jeans in your desk for those roll-up-your-sleeves and dive in days.) READ»

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Headcount Can Mean LESS to Count

BY Christine ComafordFri Jul 24, 2009

Friends, don’t neglect the obvious. Full-time employees are expensive. Several roles can be filled by either part-timers or hourly contractors. READ»

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What Message Are You Sending?

BY Christine ComafordThu Jul 23, 2009

Every day we’re sending unspoken “press releases” telling people where we’re at, who we are, how we feel about them, and how we feel about life. What we're saying in these unspoken messages of tone and body language can speak VOLUMES.READ»

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Problems + Pain = Profit (Pay Attention to Spot Opportunities!)

BY Christine ComafordTue Jul 21, 2009

The world is one imperfect place. That’s the good news. Every day new messes are created that require someone to come in and clean them up. Opportunities are all around you: pay attention! Learn to listen to someone who’s in “business pain.” AND THEN explain why YOU are uniquely able to resolve their pain.READ»