Have you ever seen a house built on a poor foundation? Ask anyone who has ever owned one and they will tell you about the endless “sinking” feeling they have inside. A strong foundation is vital for any solid home.  The same holds true for your business. Key to your business is creating, living and delivering an inspiring culture. At the core of your culture is establishing a clear understanding of your vision. A powerful and inspiring...

PHOENIX — From sunset yoga on the beach to pajama parties with personal martini butlers, girlfriends are going to have more fun getting away this year, according to the 2009 Top 20 Girlfriends’ Getaways ranked by Aspire. Hospitality guru Renie Cavallari, CEO of Aspire and author of the new book, “The Official Girlfriends’ Getaway Guide,” uncovered the country’s best girlfriends’ getaways and what...

Welcome to the “What Woman Want” series for addressing that age-old issue. Let’s first focus on the facts about working women statistics, women shopping and what women buy. There are no surprises here, women love to buy. Women are responsible for 83 percent of all consumer purchases, including: 92 percent of home furnishings, 92 percent of vacations, 91 percent of all homes, 51 percent of all consumer electronics,...