The TaxCred Academy

Today after leaving work I hung out with my friend Lavine . We went to my favorite taco restaurant Pepe's and had a good meal and then drove over to Western to look at this storefront that her friend is rehabbing . After that we went back to her house so I could help her with her school paper. She has enrolled at Chicago State University to finish her Bachelor Degree. We had a long three hour brainstorming session on what she wants to major in. In my opinion she has an eye for Fashion and would be a great Fashion Designer from clothing to home decor. I didn't realize that I was an inspiration to her until she told me that evening. I have finished by undergrad degree and I'm currently working on starting the masters program at Keller Graduate, I guess you get so caught up in your own life that we sometimes don't pay attention to the people standing on the sidelines watching our paths. I am proud that I can help motivate a friend to go back to school or strive for a be...

Yesterday I met my friend Eric at Starbucks to catch up and go over some business plans. I must say that our meeting was very enlightening and its good to brainstorm with friends. I learned how to get a free website for my small business as well as a free a telephone number! I have been paying almost $30 for my website and I am still not using the services. Where as my friend has his business phone number and website up and running and all for free!! It definitely pays to ask other people whats new technology or resources they are using to start their small business or even in general for work or school. We also learned that Starbucks is a great place to network and meet new people. I spoke with a CPA who was studying to become a Tax Attorney. I also met a man that is looking for a sales position. Its very important to continue learning and gaining more knowledge each day as we grow. The only thing in life that is certain is change and I have learned that in order to keep up with the w...