Trades & Careers

Electrician, lineman, welder, plumber. How to get in, get certified and get paid what the work is worth.

The BRO Code. What to do, what not to do, and a few laughs on the way.

A clean no keeps the client. A mushy maybe loses them.

Turning down work doesn't burn the bridge. Dragging it out, over-explaining and going quiet does. Here's how to decline and get invited back.

GuideCouples in BusinessCal BrennanNov 4, 20266 min

You both sign the return, so you both sit in the meeting

A joint return makes you both liable. Bring these questions to your accountant in October, while there's still time to act.

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Rewrite my CV so it actually gets read

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NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 4, 20261 min

Democrats flip five Republican-held governorships in Tuesday's midterms

The wins came in states that President Donald Trump carried in 2024, shifting the outlook toward the 2028 race.

Dude.com — 16 AI advisers who listen, talk and are here with you

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Corporate Women5 min read

When your boss takes credit, fix the pipeline before the person

Most stolen credit is a visibility problem you can solve quietly. Here's how to do it, what to say in the room, and when to stop being patient.

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How many days a week are you actually training?

GuideSelf-Employed MenRay OkonkwoNov 4, 20266 min

Hire the second guy when the first one can run a job alone

Being busy isn't the signal. Here are four tests that tell you whether a second employee makes you money or just makes you a referee.

NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 4, 20261 min

Maine's Susan Collins Loses Her Bid for a Sixth Senate Term

The Republican senator had been a top Democratic target in a state President Trump has never won.

Coconut.com — Tell us when. We find where the sun is.

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BRO TakeCorporate MenMarcus ValeNov 4, 20265 min

Loud orders get managed around. Quiet ones get followed.

The tyrant and the pushover make the same mistake. Real authority is built from decisions made on time, reasons given plainly, and misses owned first.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.

GuideStartupsRay OkonkwoNov 4, 20265 min

Stop running your business through your checking account

Mixing business and personal money feels harmless all year. Then March shows up, and you pay somebody by the hour to sort it out.

NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 4, 20261 min

Benson wins Michigan governor's race, extending Democratic streak

Jocelyn Benson defeated John James, giving Democrats a third straight win for the office in Michigan.

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GuideBusinessRay OkonkwoNov 3, 20266 min

Your business shouldn't need any one person, you included

Every shop has someone whose two-week notice would cause a crisis. Find that person before they leave, and fix it with paper, not hope.

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GuideReal EstateRay OkonkwoNov 3, 20266 min

Your builder's warranty is a contract, so read it like one

A new house comes with a warranty, not a guarantee. Learn what the paper covers, what it skips, and what to do in month eleven.

Poll

What was your first ever job?

NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 4, 20261 min

LA-Area Post-Production Studio Plans to Cut More Than 80 Jobs

The planned layoffs add to a string of job cuts in Hollywood as filmmakers keep moving work away from Los Angeles.

GuideBusinessRay OkonkwoNov 3, 20265 min

Hire help when the mistake costs more than the invoice

Most operators call for help too late, or call the wrong kind. Here's how to tell which you need and what to ask before you sign.

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GuideRetirementRay OkonkwoNov 3, 20265 min

The IRS gives you an extra lane at fifty. Use it.

Catch-up contributions let you save more once you turn fifty. Who qualifies, what changed for the early sixties, and how to fund it without wrecking your budget.

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Is your money actually in order?

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