Three Numbers to Know Before Launching a Start-Up

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 28, 2022 | BDE, Be More, Do More, Earn More

When launching a startup, what you are really doing is transforming inspiration for innovation into a profitable product or service. It takes more than just positive thinking. Ideas are a dime a dozen; the successful startup differentiates itself in execution, and...

5 Things Women Biggest Fears About Money

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 15, 2022 | BDE, Inspiration, Motivation

There’s no question that American women have come a long way when it comes to earning money. In 1981 a very small percentage of wives, only 15.9 percent, earned more than their husbands. That number rose to 25% by 2000 and was pegged at 31% last year. But given that...

Why Do So Many Of Us Struggle With Motivation?

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 7, 2022 | BDE, Be More, Do More

Why do some of us struggle with motivation? How can we improve those different levels of motivation over time? Motivation, otherwise known as the desire or willingness to do something, can be easily accessible to us at some times, while incredibly elusive at others....

A Great Deal More To Investing Than Growing Wealth

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 7, 2022 | BDE, Be More, Do More, Earn More

There’s a great deal more to investing than growing wealth because money isn’t the only thing you have to invest. You also must choose how you will invest your time. Growing wealth is only important insofar as it broadens your capacity to invest your time in energy in...

Estate Planning To Protect Your Children

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 26, 2022 | BDE, Earn More, Inspiration, Life Hacks, Wellness

If you recently welcomed a baby into your family, congratulations! Now it is more important than ever to ensure that you have a comprehensive estate plan in place. It’s also a great time to engage in a financial check-up.  When you think about estate planning for new...

Self-Confidence Is Essential to Success

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 18, 2022 | Allocation, BDE, Be More, Do More, Earn More

Your instincts and decision-making abilities are crucial for success in both business and your personal life. These skills are based on your self-confidence. At its core, self-confidence means believing in yourself, believing in your plans, and believing you are a...