Laura Watkins
Laura Watkins is a contributing business writer for www.goliath.ecnext.com. Goliath is one of the Internet's largest collections of business research, news and information.
Articles by this Author
How to Avoid a Personal Financial Crisis
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Saturday 18th 2008
- Personal Finance
- Unrated
With the stability of the world's economy in question in recent months, much of society is feeling the pinch. Now is a great time to evaluate your personal finances to ensure that you're as prepared as possible for a potential financial emergency.
5 Quick Tips for Recent Grads
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Career
- Unrated
The job outlook for recent grads is constantly evolving. The fluctuation is frequently industry-based and can vary from position-to-position and state-to-state. However, there are some items you should always keep in mind regardless of your industry, position, or location. Below are some quick tips that could help you land that big job - whether you're a new graduate, or attending your 30th reunion.
10 Fun Things to Do This Summer (When You're On a Shoestring Budget!)
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Thursday 26th 2008
- Outdoors
- Unrated
Summer fun doesn't have to be expensive. Below are some cost-free or low-cost ways to have a blast--without breaking the bank!
Green Business Trends: The Changing Shape of Corporations
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Monday 9th 2008
- Business
- Unrated
Companies are turning green like never before - and we're not talking money. Green business is now viewed as being cutting edge, environmentally-friendly, and an asset to future growth all at once. And now is a great time to get involved.
Green Business: 5 Easy Steps to a Greener Workplace
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Monday 9th 2008
- Business
- Unrated
With the "green movement" taking the world by storm like never before, now is a great time to take a closer look at how your company stacks up.
iPhone: The Apple of Our Ear?
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Computers
- Unrated
Ah, the iPhone. Since it's unveiling in January, Apple's first phone/PC/camera/MP3 player has been the talk of the entire cell phone industry.
St. Patrick's Day: Lots of Green
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Thursday 3rd 2008
- Holidays
- Unrated
A fun look into the hoopla surrounding St. Paddy's day - with ideas for eCards, gadgets, gifts and events that cater to the holiday, there is no shortage of ways to spend your "Green."
Valentines Day: Opening Hearts and Wallets
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Current Affairs
- Unrated
Hallmark and other companies have a distinct way of reminding us of this day, and getting us to open up our hearts and our wallets.
Golden Globes Help Increase Movie Ticket Sales and Boost TV Ratings
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Awards
- Unrated
The 64th annual Golden Globe Awards were held on January 15th. The Golden Globe Awards honor the year's top films and TV shows, and are presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Have Music, Will Travel: The Evolution of Portable Music
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Music
- Unrated
All in all, the portability of music was a progressive movement. The digital music of MP3 players has emerged, victorious over the once ubiquitous tape and CD players. Leaders like Apple recognize the value of portable music that lives up to the expectation of true portability: a lightweight and simple, yet elegant design without compromising functionality in the slightest.
Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions... And Your Sanity
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Goal Setting
- Unrated
Simply put: holidays are a time of indulgence. We eat more food, buy more stuff, see more people. It's easy to get caught up in the snowflakes and tinsel and make somewhat unrealistic New Year's resolutions only to become so frustrated that we put away our resolutions along with our fruitcakes and mistletoe and only bring them back out when the next New Year rolls around.
Small Businesses Owner's Guide to Growing Your Renewals in 2007
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Small Business
- Unrated
It's that time of year again. No, we're not just talking about turkey, long lines at the mall and overnight visits with the in laws. It's time for small business to look ahead at 2007 sales projections.
AccessMyLibrary, Squidoo, Know It Now, and Wikipedia: The Four Best Free Resources on the Web
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Tools and Resources
- Unrated
Free content-free access-freedom of (online) speech. Fundamentally, the internet is changing for the better.
Blogging as a Business Tool: Reading and Writing Effectively
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Culture and Society
- Unrated
Whether you provide corporate information or intend to supply it, one avenue you may not have considered is blogging.
Knowledge Is Power: The Search For Accurate Information On The Competition
- By Laura Watkins
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Strategic Planning
- Unrated
These days, when it comes to seeking out information, most people turn to their computers to do the work for them. "Surfing the Net" has become a routine way of gathering necessary data, facts, and other such knowledge.
