tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34071992269055918462024-03-13T06:35:47.320-07:00Becky Catino's Blogspot The Professional and Charitable Activities of Ohio’s Becky Catino Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-32578321865372044542019-02-22T18:34:00.001-08:002019-02-22T18:34:57.219-08:00A Look at Some Benefits of an Agile Workforce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Philanthropist Becky Catino works tirelessly to advance economic opportunities for individuals in marginalized communities, and has been named a “Woman of the Year” by Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati. Becky Catino serves as co-CEO and co-founder of <a href="http://gigsmart.com/" target="_blank">GigSmart</a>, a technology firm that connects workers and employers in the gig economy.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Recently, GigSmart presented on the gig economy at Vistage events in Indianapolis, Chicago, Columbus, and Cincinnati. A peer to peer organization, Vistage membership includes over 22,000 executives of small to medium sized businesses from across the globe. In addition to discussing the changing labor force, GigSmart executives encouraged Vistage members to embrace an agile workforce model. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">According to the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI), an agile workforce consists of autonomous workers who choose when and where to work. This model provides a range of benefits to both employers and workers. For example, workers enjoy an improved work-life balance and an increase in job satisfaction. Moreover, agile workers are more productive, since they can choose how to best apply their skills.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Alternatively, an agile workforce allows employers to reduce costs and increase efficiency. An agile workforce often reduces or eliminates the need for traditional office space and equipment, and allows employers to expand hiring searches outside the immediate region. In addition, employers stand to attract high quality workers who often prioritize flexibility.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-14501408768336440282019-01-11T13:01:00.002-08:002019-01-11T13:01:48.048-08:00How Work Opportunities Benefit At-Risk Youth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Experienced Denver-based business leader Becky Catino has led several companies in diverse industries, including investment and finance. With her latest venture, <a href="http://gigsmart.com/" target="_blank">GigSmart</a>, Becky Catino provides an effective medium for “gig” workers and organizations seeking such workers to connect. On a community level, Becky Catino has a personal interest in improving employment opportunities for at-risk youth. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">While U.S. teen employment rates are low across the board, disenfranchised youth from low-income, high-crime areas face even more difficulties finding work. Since early meaningful work experiences help young people develop the skills desired by future employers and improve their economic prospects, youth employment programs are an effective strategy for helping at-risk youth break the cycle of poverty. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">To increase access to work opportunities, private companies have forged partnerships with public programs to launch youth summer work programs. These have been linked to several positive short- and long-term outcomes, including increased interest in entering higher education, improved job readiness, and lower rates of involvement in the criminal justice system. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Participants also have the chance to develop valuable life skills like money and time management as well as develop business networks that can help them access lucrative work opportunities in the future.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-136019872572871402018-08-29T18:09:00.000-07:002018-08-29T18:09:10.648-07:00GigSmart for Workers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A graduate of Miami University, Becky Catino is a business leader and philanthropist with decades of experience in executive roles. Most recently, Becky Catino co-founded GigSmart, an upcoming mobile platform for hiring freelancers and volunteers. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In today’s “gig” economy, platforms like <a href="http://gigsmart.com/" target="_blank">GigSmart</a> are making it easier for businesses and nonprofits to find on-demand staff for their most pressing labor needs. On the other end, this mobile app creates more opportunities for workers to supplement their income while maintaining better control of their schedules.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">GigSmart makes it possible for individuals to maximize their job potential in a few simple steps. Upon creating a profile, they can highlight all of their relevant professional skills and specify whether they would like to work on a volunteer or paid basis. GigSmart also allows them to establish rates for the services that they offer. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Workers will then receive "Gig Requests" from those looking for assistance. Before accepting these offers, they will receive information about the type of work they will perform, where they must go, and the rating of the requester. Workers have full freedom to accept or reject any Gig Request.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-49917041346273937212018-07-28T14:32:00.002-07:002018-07-28T14:32:51.458-07:00Attend the 2018 RetroFittings Fashion Show in Cincinnati<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">After selling the specialty auto finance firm she had headed for nearly three decades, Becky Catino cofounded GigSmart, a privately held company that provides businesses and organizations with access to an on-demand workforce. Becky Catino also serves as the board chair of St. Vincent de Paul in Cincinnati, Ohio. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A branch of an international nonprofit organization, St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati provides a diverse range of programs and emergency services to the local community. The organization also hosts fundraisers each year to help support its efforts, including the annual RetroFittings fashion show.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The 2018 <a href="https://www.svdpcincinnati.org/Events_and_Drives/RetroFittings/" target="_blank">RetroFittings</a> will take place on Thursday, October 18, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Cincinnati Music Hall. The 16th annual fashion show will showcase clothing designs created by students in the Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) program at the University of Cincinnati. These students have a $15 budget to purchase items at the local St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores to create their designs.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The RetroFittings fashion show will also include live and silent auctions, raffles, and a boutique with thrift store items.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-2885389816129198762018-07-22T23:30:00.001-07:002018-07-22T23:30:29.996-07:00Benefits of Hiring Freelancers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The freelance work force can help businesses to improve their bottom lines and secure highly skilled workers on demand, and Becky Catino assists client companies in that process. As a cofounder and co-CEO of GigSmart, a mobile application, Becky Catino builds a bridge between organizations and available freelancers.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hiring a freelancer can provide a company with several advantages. First, because a freelancer receives compensation for his or her labor alone, a company does not need to pay out benefits, vacation, or sick time. The relationship also tends to last only as long as the freelancer is working on a particular task, which means that the company is not paying a salary in between projects.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">When a company needs a worker with a specific skill, it can hire a freelancer with that skill instead of training a new or existing employee. That freelancer can stay on board only as long as his or her skills are necessary, and when different skill needs become apparent, the company can respond by seeking out a professional with those particular abilities. This eliminates the need to hire permanent employees for temporary needs.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Furthermore, freelancers tend to produce work efficiently and independently. This not only allows companies to see results faster, but also frees up management hours for tasks and personnel that need more supervision. For more information about finding a freelancer, Becky Catino's company GigSmart can be found online at <a href="http://gigsmart.com/">gigsmart.com</a>.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-37774891014057414862018-07-07T16:23:00.000-07:002018-07-07T16:23:04.938-07:00Latest Figures Show 16 Million Americans Engaged in Gig Economy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The former president of a company in the specialty auto finance industry, Becky Catino now functions as the partner in charge of business development for 625 Investments, LLC, and is a cofounder of <a href="http://gigsmart.com/" target="_blank">GigSmart</a>. Through the latter, Becky Catino and her husband, Ted, have developed a mobile application to help businesses and nonprofits find interested workers and volunteers for short-term work.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In June, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics gave its first official reading of how many citizens rely on freelancing, on-demand apps, and temporary work to earn an income or supplement income gained from full-time positions, and the number was staggering. More than 16.5 million Americans maintain alternative working situations, with 6 million holding contingent jobs as of May 2018 and another 10.6 million working as on-call workers, independent contractors, or temporary workers for contract firms. Main companies driving the gig economy in 2018 include Airbnb, Lyft, and Uber.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">To put that figure in perspective, the steel and coal industries combined only employ roughly 230,000 Americans. In 2015, prominent economists Alan Krueger and Lawrence Katz figured the size of the gig economy workforce in the United States to be smaller than 0.5 percent of all employment, but Uber, among other drivers of the gig workforce, has expanded significantly since then. It’s hard to get a completely accurate figure, but more recent studies have concluded that the gig workers comprise 34 percent of the entire workforce in the United States.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-86921185585011165232018-06-18T19:58:00.000-07:002018-06-18T19:58:12.732-07:00The Organizational Structure of the St. Vincent DePaul Society<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">An active philanthropist, Becky Catino holds college degrees from Miami University in Ohio. Professionally, Becky Catino is the former partner in charge of business developments for 625 Investments, and she currently serves as the co-CEO of GigSmart.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In regards to her philanthropic work, Ms. Catino is heavily involved with the St. Vincent DePaul Society in Cincinnati. Currently, she serves as the board chair for the organization. An international charitable organization, the society traces its roots to France in the 1830s. Today, the United States branch of the organization works to end poverty through more than 100,000 volunteers and millions of hours of community service. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Society's operations within the United States are governed by the organization’s USA National Council in St. Louis, Missouri, which in turn is guided by the International Council, in Paris, France. Currently, the International Council oversees operations in over 150 countries. Under the USA National Council are 54 diocesan councils that manage 404 district councils. Lastly, over 4,400 conferences make up the front-line unit of operations for the charity. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">For additional information on the St. Vincent DePaul Society, visit <a href="http://www.svdpusa.org/">www.svdpusa.org</a>.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-16879114829273084682018-05-30T12:35:00.004-07:002018-06-12T11:08:24.267-07:00Unemployment Can Be an Opportunity to Volunteer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Successful entrepreneur Becky Catino launched her latest venture, the mobile application GigSmart, in early 2016. Becky Catino and her team designed GigSmart in part to address the problems faced by nonprofits during the volunteer recruitment process. </div>
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Studies have shown that the most dedicated volunteers are unemployed. This is especially true for the recently unemployed, who look to volunteer opportunities as a way to build skills and get references for their resume. However, not many people are directly informed about volunteer opportunities, and the likelihood of volunteering declines as the time spent unemployed grows. </div>
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Nonprofits, charity events, and organizations that depend heavily on volunteers can benefit greatly from appealing to people who have recently left the job market. These individuals have more time to give and, through volunteering, are able to maintain a daily routine. Organizations can make volunteering more accessible by offering specific volunteer positions that range from single-day opportunities to those with full-time responsibilities. </div>
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With GigSmart, organizations can advertise their volunteer positions directly to people looking for meaningful work.</div>
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GigSmart, a mobile application for job-seekers, was launched by co-CEO Becky Catino in 2016. The app aligns with Becky Catino’s focus on increasing economic opportunities for unemployed and underemployed individuals and helping all workers achieve a desirable work/life balance through autonomy.</div>
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The workforce is shifting away from the traditional employer-employee relationship. It is estimated that up to 50 percent of Americans will be independent contractors by 2020. The laws and terms regulating independent contractors differ significantly from those that cover part or full-time employees. Providing a well-written contractual agreement before beginning every job helps freelancers protect themselves and their business. Here are some issues written contracts help to avoid:</div>
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Miscommunications - Oral agreements can easily be misinterpreted. With a contract, both parties are able to set clear expectations regarding work terms, conditions, and compensation. A written agreement can also help the contractor support his or her claim as an independent worker to the IRS. Further, having a written record of employment is beneficial if there are any issues later on.</div>
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Ownership Claims - Many independent contractors in the creative field produce images, logos, and other original content for their clients. Unless ownership is discussed, agreed upon, and documented in a written contract, it can be difficult to determine who owns the rights to the work after the project ends. Similarly, clients should include non-disclosure clauses to protect any intellectual property they may share with the freelancer.</div>
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GigSmart is coming soon to the App and Google Play stores.</div>
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Together with her husband Ted, Becky Catino founded a specialty auto finance company in Cincinnati, OH and grew it from scratch to a network of 2,000 auto dealers before selling the firm in 2011. Currently the co-CEO of GigSmart, Becky Catino oversees operations of the mobile platform that helps organizations find employees to fill vacant on-demand positions.</div>
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As a corporate executive or small business owner, you already know what a psychological burden an unfilled position can be. To make it worse, every day a seat stays vacant it is costing you money. Here’s how much: </div>
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Take your annual revenue and divide it by the number of employees you have to calculate the revenue per employee per year. Divide this figure by the number of days in a year employees work to get the daily revenue per employee. Finally, multiply that figure by the number days you had an unfilled position to get the total money you lost because of that single vacancy. If you had more than one empty seat in your workplace, multiply the revenue lost per day by the number of days for each vacancy to arrive at your total. </div>
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Besides revenue lost, unfilled positions also lead to inefficiency and lower staff morale. And this doesn't include additional recruitment and training costs. Using GigSmart as the solution to your urgent, on demand staffing needs will save you time and money while ensuring you are staffed with the most qualified talent available.</div>
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The gig economy is growing and provides opportunities for individuals interested in non-traditional and independent careers. One person who knows this well is Becky Catino. From 1986 to 2011, Becky Catino headed operations at an auto finance company in the Greater Cincinnati area. Today, Becky Catino serves as co-CEO and co-founder of GigSmart, a platform that connects companies with gig economy workers. </div>
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Gig economy workers require strong marketing skills to build their personal brands and land more clients. They should be socially confident enough to reach out and skillful enough to network widely. When an opportunity does arrive, they should be good at pitching themselves and their services.</div>
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While independent workers are not on a payroll, they do have to file their taxes and budget for the future. Basic accounting and financial control skills will come in handy. They will also have to monitor their incomes and expenditures to know whether they are profitable. In some ways, independent workers operate like micro-entrepreneurs, and financially treating it like a business will help lead to long-term success.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The former president and co-CEO of Security National Automotive Acceptance Corporation, Becky Catino now focuses on community involvement and philanthropy. In addition to her daily work, Becky Catino enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-beginners.html" target="_blank">Hiking </a>is an enjoyable outdoor activity and also an excellent form of exercise. For beginners, however, it’s important to become familiar with the process of hiking and everything it entails before venturing out on difficult trails or multi-day excursions. Here are two tips that those new to hiking should heed when first starting out.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">For the first few hikes, it’s important to select a short, manageable trail. The average person moves at a pace of about two miles per hour on a trail. Beginners should use this gauge when determining the length of trail they would like to traverse. Only once they become more experienced at hiking and can develop a sense of their own limits should they attempt longer trails.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Secondly, hikers should not hike alone. This is doubly important once beginners graduate to more intermediate trails that involve overnight camping. They should also consider hiking with companions who have more experience, as they can offer helpful tips and advice, as well as good company.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-29662284978596682582016-06-21T16:19:00.001-07:002016-06-21T16:19:33.617-07:00Three Tips for Beginning Skiers <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Becky Catino served as the president of Security National Automotive Acceptance Corp. in Akron, Ohio for 15 years and now focuses primarily on her philanthropic pursuits. Outside of her professional and charity work, Becky Catino also enjoys hitting the ski slopes.<br /><br />Strapping on skis and heading down a snow-covered mountain can seem like an intimidating, if not dangerous task to someone looking to try out <a href="http://skiing.about.com/od/beginningskiers/a/beginnerskitips.htm" target="_blank">skiing for the first time</a>. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Below are three tips to help the beginning skier make their first time on the slopes successful.<br /><br /><b>First, keep your body weight centered on the skis</b>. The temptation to either lean forward or backward for balance, but the proper technique is to keep the shoulders pointed downhill, and the torso square with legs directly underneath. This allows for greater control of the skis.<br /><br /><b>Do not look down at the tips</b>. Beginners are often afraid that their skis will cross up or fall off altogether, so the tend to keep an eye on them the whole time. Unfortunately, this is a recipe for accidents, because skiers who have their heads down the whole time are unlikely to see obstacles, or worse other people, who might be in their way. Try for a 10-foot sightline. <br /><br /><b>Expect to fall often</b>. It’s simply part of the learning curve. Skiing requires balance and coordination that only come with experience. The most important thing is to fall sideways in order to stop downhill momentum - then it’s simply all about getting back up off the snow and trying again.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-26726777379197801352016-05-25T17:38:00.001-07:002016-05-25T17:38:44.567-07:00Biking Overseas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Becky Catino served as the president of an auto acceptance company for 25 years. She currently serves as chair of a local charity. One of Becky Catino’s favorite hobbies is cycling, and she has had the privilege of participating in several memorable cycling trips overseas. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.adventurecycling.org/adventure-cyclist/online-features/tour-it-yourself-cycling-in-europe/" target="_blank">Europe</a> specifically is a desirable destination for cyclers because of the sights, from pastures and lakes to ancient castles and ruins. For beginners, choosing a bicycle tour with a guide can offer the freedom of travel by bicycle while requiring less specific planning. Most guided tours range from eight to 20 people, and all accommodations and food are taken care of. <br /><br />A self-guided trip offers the greatest degree of freedom, as travelers can choose their own routes, times and destinations. This option provides less support as far as food and planning are concerned, but for many people, the individual approach is very attractive. <br /><br />Another option is to go with friends or family. This can still be a self-guided trip, but is enjoyable because of the company and is safer. With technology like Google Maps, many bikers can plan their own trips, complete with estimated travel times, nearby stops and notable landmarks. <br />Biking overseas gives travelers a special way to experience new places at their own pace -- and to exercise while doing it. </div>
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When she is not working, Becky Catino, former president of Security National Automotive Acceptance Corporation, enjoys cycling. As an experienced cyclist who has traveled overseas for cycling competitions, Becky Catino recognizes the importance of a disciplined training regimen.<br /><br />Experts recommend that <a href="http://www.shape.com/blogs/ready-set-race/meet-man-behind-my-plan-6-weeks-200-miles" target="_blank">cycling training programs</a> should be cyclical, incorporating muscle breakdown, recovery, and progression. Utilizing these elements, along with a sound nutrition plan, will help a cyclist to challenge and push herself so that she can reach her goals.<br /><br />In order to become faster and stronger, it is important for a cyclist to push her body past previously defined limits. As the comfort zone is breached, muscles begin to break down and change, enabling the cyclist to conquer tougher courses at faster speeds. <br /><br />After these tougher workouts, sufficient recovery is essential. During this time, muscles start to adapt to the new pressures placed upon them. Recovery days can be spent with a shorter, easier workout or even a complete rest. If too little time is dedicated to recovery, a cyclist will experience decreased performance, potential injury, fitness level deterioration.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-24085773566122593472016-03-24T11:17:00.003-07:002016-03-24T11:17:50.657-07:00Randy Moss and the 2007 Patriots <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Between 1986 and 2011, Becky Catino oversaw business at Security National Automotive Acceptance, Corp., a $25 million auto acceptance operation, as company president. Becky Catino now enjoys following professional football, particularly the New England Patriots.<br /><br />Over the course of the 2007 National Football League (NFL) season, <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/randymoss/2502220/careerstats" target="_blank">Randy Moss</a> set the all time record for touchdowns caught by a receiver. Playing for the New England Patriots, Moss greatly improved on his 2006 total of just three touchdowns. Receiving for New England’s Tom Brady, Moss caught 23 touchdown passes and 98 passes overall. His mark of 1,493 receiving yards was the second highest of his career. Moss’s 23 touchdowns are a single season record for a receiver and sixth overall for an individual player over one year.<br /><br />Brady, meanwhile, connected on 50 touchdown passes overall in 2007, an NFL record until 2013 and still the second highest total for a single season. New England finished the regular season with a perfect record of 16-0 but fell in the Super Bowl to the New York Giants.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595227545206473050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407199226905591846.post-6750061302867482812016-03-11T14:08:00.001-08:002016-03-11T14:08:28.537-08:00Broncos Quarterback Peyton Manning Retires from the NFL after 18 Years <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The former longtime president of the $25 million company Security National Automotive Acceptance Corporation, Becky Catino has maintained a partnership in 625 Investments since 2011. In her free time, Becky Catino enjoys watching professional football and counts the Denver Broncos as one of her favorite teams.<br /><br />A month after winning Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers, Denver quarterback <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14921369/emotional-peyton-manning-officially-announces-retirement-18-seasons" target="_blank">Peyton Manning </a>announced his retirement from the National Football League after 18 seasons. Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1998, Manning made four trips to the Super Bowl, winning twice. Along with earning the league’s Most Valuable Player award five times, he set such league records as most passing yards (71,940), most passing touchdowns (539), and most wins by starting quarterback (200).<br /><br />After missing the entire 2011 season following a neck injury and multiple surgeries, Manning was released by the Colts in 2012 and subsequently signed with the Broncos. As a starter, he went 50-15 in four years, culminating in a victory in Super Bowl 50. </div>
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