Why Your Small Business Needs Plunkett Research

You NEED this level of research and industry information before making business-critical decisions such as vital industry trends, how individual industries work today and where they’ll be tomorrow. Consider this: The number of apps on the market has become so massive that consumers are less likely to be willing to sort through app stores to …

15 Cures for Cabin Fever During Winter Break & Beyond

It can be difficult sometimes to fight the urge to become a bit of a hermit during the cold and snowy winter months. But, we have some great ideas for indoor and outdoor activities to keep you and your family happy and busy (even if snow isn’t in the immediate forecast). And the best part? …

Audiobooks: Saving Road Trips (and Marriages) One Story at a Time

Every summer, my hubby and I pack up our car with road snacks, vacation clothes, fishing gear, our dog and all of her gear, and we set off on the 19-hour drive from Colorado to my parents’ house in northern Wisconsin. (And when I say northern Wisconsin, we’re basically talking about the UP.) Over the …

So You Want to Write & Publish a Book. Now What?

The Martian. Still Alice. Eragon. Once We Were Brothers. Fifty Shades of Grey. Most likely you’ve heard of a few of these best-selling books. Maybe you’ve even seen the movies. But, what you might be surprised to learn is that each of these books was originally self-published by the author before gaining popularity and being …

Find Health Literacy Resources @ Your Library

It’s likely that you’ve had the experience of being a patient or caring for a loved one who is. Hopefully that healthcare experience was more positive than it was frustrating. Occasionally health care can leave you confused and scratching your head, such as when your physician uses unfamiliar medical jargon or doesn’t quite explain information …