Are you passionate about building and executing top-quality social media strategy? Do you know what it takes to create compelling, engaging digital content? Are you an analytics whiz who knows how to set and monitor benchmarks across social channels? Are you interested in building and nurturing a quality community of followers? Do you strive to […]
The birth of a child brings joy… and it brings challenges, with none causing more angst for most parents than the realization that in 18 years they could face a college bill to the tune of some $250,000 (in today’s dollars for a private institution). The statistics are sobering. Americans owe over $1.4 trillion in […]
For many people, the new year brings a fresh start and blank slate for many things, including their physical health. Whether it’s losing weight, eating healthier, or exercising, a strong January can set the tone for a healthy year. The beginning of the year is also a great time to make a clean financial start. I […]
Make It Better Founder Susan B. Noyes was invited to participate in CNBC’s Closing Bell Investment Club on Nov. 30. In the segment, Noyes, a retail inventor, discussed her strategies for the end of the year and into 2018. When asked if she was selling stock in advance of a possible market pullback, Noyes said, […]
I know many men who are wonderful managers who hire, respect, mentor, and promote women professionally because it’s the right thing to do and good business. But so many guys are getting accused of sexual harassment these days, it seems like some may not be aware what it actually entails. And here’s a really good […]
For Chicago’s savviest investors, there was only one place to be on Nov. 2: Chicago’s premier investment ideas conference, Invest For Kids, was held at the Harris Theater in downtown Chicago. The Invest For Kids conference brings together heavy hitters from the asset management industry from around the country to present investable ideas and broad […]
The 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago By Olivia Ellis and Susan B. Noyes | July 2016 Park Ridge native Hillary Clinton’s then-recent win at the 2016 Democratic Convention broke new ground in American politics, with women taking center stage. It seemed the perfect time to launch Make It Better’s inaugural list of Chicago’s most […]
Make It Better Media is seeking a full-time art director to join our collaborative, creative team. We are committed to being the most trusted, easiest-to-use community resource that helps to make our audience’s lives and the lives of those around them better. We use print and digital content, social media, video, and offline events to […]
Providing advice and support for women entering or returning to the workplace has been one of Make It Better’s long-time passions. We want to make sure you get the most out of your career while also making your life a little easier. We know juggling a career and a family is challenging — being a working […]
While identity theft and financial fraud know no specific age or demographic, it is no secret that the elderly are generally more susceptible. Financial management becomes increasingly challenging with age. Whether it’s fleeting memory or constantly evolving technology, keeping up with all things financial can be difficult. For those of us with aging parents, taking […]
