We're Hiring! Bookkeeper

Make It Better Media is seeking an bookkeeper to work at least part time in our Winnetka office. Responsibilities: Responsible for processing and payment of client invoices and work orders Research and resolve problem invoices Cash management Tax preparation Payroll Run aging reports Assist in the establishment/maintenance of procedures Insurance Employee benefits 1099, W2 Help manage […]

The Coolest Things You Didn’t Know You Could Have Delivered

These days it seems like anything we want is at the touch of our fingertips, thanks to mobile apps galore and emerging tech startups fulfilling needs we didn’t even know we had. The delivery space is getting crowded with new players, and you can get anything from dog food to cocktails to massages delivered right […]

The Coolest Things You Didn’t Know You Could Have Delivered

These days it seems like anything we want is at the touch of our fingertips, thanks to mobile apps galore and emerging tech startups fulfilling needs we didn’t even know we had. The delivery space is getting crowded with new players, and you can get anything from dog food to cocktails to massages delivered right […]

Get Inspired: 3 Women Physicians Turned Entrepreneurs

It’s no secret that many physicians practicing medicine in the United States are frustrated with the state of medical care. From managing insurance paperwork to reduced payments to less time available for patients, doctors find that their passion for patient care is increasingly at odds with the system. Enter physicians turned entrepreneurs. Women especially are […]

Get Inspired: 3 Women Physicians Turned Entrepreneurs

It’s no secret that many physicians practicing medicine in the United States are frustrated with the state of medical care. From managing insurance paperwork to reduced payments to less time available for patients, doctors find that their passion for patient care is increasingly at odds with the system. Enter physicians turned entrepreneurs. Women especially are […]

Are Virtual Payment Apps Putting Your Finances at Risk?

Millennials are increasingly comfortable putting all aspects of our lives online and on our mobile phones. Many of my friends don’t think twice about hooking up credit cards and bank accounts to virtual payment apps that make life easier. Peer-to-peer payment apps allow you to send money to friends and split bills with a simple […]

Impact Investing: Putting Your Money to Work for Good

Can you imagine your investments not only reaping financial returns, but also supporting societal change? Welcome to social impact investing, a trend that’s gaining momentum as investors realize that profit and impact are not mutually exclusive. “Investors now are asking, ‘How can I do well in my investments and do good for others and the […]

Do Traditional Rules of Etiquette Apply in Our Modern World?

A generation ago, the rules of etiquette dictated pretty clearly how we should conduct ourselves in different situations. But, it’s a whole new world (filled with all kinds of new technology), leaving a lot of room for error when it comes to modern manners. “Etiquette is defined as societal norms of politeness, so of course […]

Expert Advice for Starting Your Own Business

Have you always dreamed of owning your own business? Getting a business successfully off the ground isn’t easy, but it is possible—especially if you have a team of experts to show you the ropes. We’ve gathered the advice of a seasoned startup advisor, a marketing and PR professional, a franchise consultant, entrepreneurship educators and local […]