11 Easy Ways to Use A Wedding Budget to Achieve an Elegant Day

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budget wedding tips and tricks.Your budget wedding can be the blissful, wonderful daydreams are made of. With just a little careful planning it can be everything you ever wanted. A few important details enabled me to have a completely elegant, stress-free, drama-free intimate-budget wedding.

Wedding Budget Tip #1 Decide What’s Important to You

I wanted an outstanding meal. Pretty much all I cared about was the food. The love of my life was next to me and what I wanted was a memorable experience.

Are you creating an event for someone else or yourself? We were in the unique situation of having a small, intimate reception that permitted us to please ourselves. 

If food is what’s important splurge on that, if it’s your dress alteration, book it. After all, it’s your big day. Making a list of “must-haves” vs.”nice to haves” will help you to put things in perspective. 

Did you know Amazon has a wedding registry? Make it easy for your guests to get you what you need. Check it out here!

Wedding Budget Tip #2 Use a Restaurant

It’s a waste of money to rent a space, decorate it, and be stuck with all the ‘props’, just avoid it all.… Keep reading

The Rising Damsel – Sixth Blog Income and Traffic Report

How to Gain More Blog Traffic. October Income Report. The Rising DamselWhat’s the best part of planning a wedding? Having a blog that allows for passive income while you are busy planning! This last month went by in a complete whirlwind. I’m so thankful that my blog was able to keep up despite me not getting to pay attention to it!

This month I earned $8.39 compared to last month’s $19.24! You might think, “Hey you went down!” That might be true but the key to this blog is passive income, and we achieved that.

In this post I’m going to breakdown my traffic, revenue sources, and goals. These posts keep me on track and hopefully serve as motivation for you too!

Of course to earn a passive income with a blog you need to start your own blog. Easy setup for your site can be found here: 15 Minute Quick Start to Hosting with Bluehost. Feel free to message me with any questions, I’m here to help with anything you can think to ask.

What Was Accomplished in September?

Blog Posts

Last month I was able to publish 3 blog posts

Views:  2,285 / 4,631 – Doubled our traffic!!!

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7 Real Ways the Internet Can Help Your Business Growth

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Tips for business growth using the internetWith the help of the internet, we have the ability to ACCESS THE ENTIRE WORLD and our passions can be turned into a business! With a little diligence, you can make money with almost any kind of online venture. You will effectively experience business growth with a website in no time. 

There’s no longer a need for brick and mortar stores. Virtually anything you would purchase in person can now be bought online.

A website is no longer a business option, it is a business growth necessity.

Without your own website, you are leaving money on the table and to be frank you’re disappointing your customers. Your customers need 24/7 access to your site but what will it take to build a great website?

It’s easier than you think, and once you realize how important a website is, you will probably kick yourself for not getting online sooner. So what can a website do? 

1. Evens Up the Playing Field with Big-Time Contenders

Not every business needs a storefront, but every major business needs a website. Efficiently and effectively running your business from an online platform will save you money. Whether or not you are trying a new product, an idea or a blog, a website is the easiest and cheapest way to explore your entrepreneurial spirit with little risk involved and has huge potential.… Keep reading

Open Your Heart, Not Your Wallet – Keep That Jingle in Your Pocket Part 2

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The Friend Con. Don't Be a Side Hustle Victim. How to say no to your friends and their new side hustle. The Rising Damsel #moneysmart #savvy #friendhustle #savemoney #financeOk….friends…you gotta love em’, right?!

But…when it comes to them wanting that jingle in your pocket…are they friends or foes to your wallet? Why is it that the most casual of acquaintances depend so dearly on your appearance to one of their Tupperware, lingerie party, Mary Kay type events? It starts out with a seemingly sweet invite to their house for a glass of wine and after you accept with gratitude, then….bammmmm….your ‘friend’ informs you that 20 other people will be there and you will have such a fun night viewing skimpy lingerie!

Excuses?!

Uhhhhh….now what do you do? Your head is swirling and your mind is spinning out of control trying to figure out how to get out of it?! You are thinking….but but but…I don’t wear skimpy lingerie! I don’t want skimpy lingerie! I can’t afford lingerie that will end up wadded up in the back of a drawer.

What You Really Want

I want my old worn out sweatshirt and sweatpants. I want to wear that one curler I wear on top of my head….I want my nice thick coat of night cream on my face when I sleep…I’m trying to save every extra penny for the vacation I’ve been dreaming about.… Keep reading

Hirevue Interview Guide From HR to Land Your Dream Job

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HR Secrets How To Dominate a Digital Interview. Nowadays, digital interviews are the only interviews. No, follow-up questions, and only one chance to make a good impression. A digital interview might seem intimidating, but with the tips in this interview guide, you will look forward to this convenient and easy way to interview. 

What can an interview guide do for you? I’ll tell you, Hirevue is one of the most popular digital interview platforms. If you get familiar with Hirevue digital interviews you’ll be prepared for Zoom, GoogleMeet, and other digital platforms. That means a better chance of getting hired!

Digital interviews are easier than face to face interviews, I promise. I’ve prepped 1,000’s of candidates for their digital interviews. Get your ‘first-day’ outfit ready, you got this!

What is a digital Hirevue interview vs a digital interview?

Hirevue is one of the most popular apps used for digital interviews. A digital interview is an opportunity for you to answer preset questions via the web or app. Typically your answers and face are recorded and later reviewed and ranked by the hiring team.

Hirevue uses a combination of preset yes / no questions and a set of questions that you record a response to.… Keep reading