20 Dec

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
Looking for work and coming up empty handed takes a major toll on the ego and it’s easy to let low self-esteem and a slow job market bring your down. It doesn’t take long to fall into a slump, leaving you wondering if you’ll ever find work again. When you’re feeling sorry for yourself because you’re between jobs, try these techniques to stay positive and focused on finding the next great opportunity: unemployment

06 Dec

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
Even if you’re not actively seeking work, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. You never know when an opportunity will come your way and you want to be ready when it does. This could mean anything from an offer to work at a new company or a promotion within your own organization. When these openings come your way, you want to be ready to take action and being prepared in advance means you can act fast to get your name in the ring. Here are the top five career tools to have ready for action: career tools

29 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in Employees
No matter how you feel about leaving your job and moving on, there are certain behaviors that will ensure that you exit with class. Your last day at work can be filled with mixed emotions and transitions. Whether you were a long-term employee or a summer intern, navigating your final moments at work can feel awkward and uncomfortable. Being respectful means you won’t burn any bridges and keeps the door open for references or future work opportunities. Try these strategies for handling your last day with character: exit

15 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in Employees
CEOs aren’t successful because they got lucky – they worked hard to get where they are by adopting work habits that foster productivity and leave room for growth. Making any behavior into a habit requires conscious effort at first but will soon become second nature. Taking cues from successful leaders, adopt some of these key practices and incorporate them into your workday to watch your efficiency take off. work-habits

08 Nov

Posted at 07:19h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups
The holidays can be fabulous, stressful, or both. That’s true for everyone, but if you’re in the retail business those holiday challenges can be true morning, noon and night. It’s often a great idea to get extra help. But interviewing seasonal workers can get lost in the shuffle of urgency. However, these employees will be working alongside your permanent team. At best, that’s great for everyone, but it also risks being an unfortunate distraction without proper vetting. interviewing seasonal workers

01 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in Uncategorized
The holidays come every year, and somehow always sooner than we think. But if Halloween candy is on sale, then you know the big day is almost here – Black Friday, of course. If you have a retail business, then you know the Friday after Thanksgiving is famously the point at which highly seasonal consumer goods businesses go into the black on their books. But Black Friday preparation (and for its hipper, younger cousin, Cyber Monday) is key to bringing all the spirit (ok, sales) of the season that you want. Black Friday Preparation

25 Oct

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups
So, maybe you’re sure that you want to start a business. You’re just that person – self-starter, likes independence, can take rejection, and finds the idea of being your own boss irresistible. Great. But, maybe funds are limited – that’s ok too. Consider one of these inexpensive business ideas -- companies you can start on a budget. Whether it’s because you can’t get a loan or don't want to dip into savings, here are low-cost entries with high growth opportunities. inexpensive business ideas

 Inexpensive business ideas help big dreams on small budgets:

18 Oct

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups
Employees are always a company’s most valuable asset. But even great workers are only as good as the quality and quantity of their efforts. Motivation is key, but it can be a constant challenge to maintain or increase office productivity with corporate challenges or employee rewards. However, there are a number of things you can change in the physical office space that may encourage more workflow, without requiring a lot more effort. office productivity

Try out these ideas to increase office productivity: