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Lifehacks for Young Entrepreneurs
Being your own boss, starting your own company is the dream of many. The 9 to 5 job is no longer the end goal. More people are thinking about getting into the entrepreneurial world and this includes the young people: the millennials. Imagine the creativity you can wield when you are running your own company. You have the power to design products and services that are linked to your expertise. Being an entrepreneur doesn’t just give you the possibility and opportunity to earn on your own terms. Entrepreneurship can give you the opportunity to get into projects that you truly care about.
By Jim Hughes7 years ago in Journal
Embrace Technology, Unleash Your Independence
Growing up, I loved technology, used it, but never saw myself as a technologically-talented individual. My favorite subjects in school were English, History, Social Studies, and Geography. I’ve always been comfortable with using a computer, but beyond doing research on the internet, producing word processing documents, and playing PC games, my confidence in my ability to play around with a computer was very limited. Everything changed for me in January, 2012.
By Kubvoruno Dzimiri7 years ago in Journal
Responding to Online Customer Complaints
During a recent training session on improving business communications for the sales team of a large furniture retailer, one of the attendees asked about the appropriate way to respond to online complaints, and negative reviews. The Client asked "whether," and "how" to respond, especially when it appeared the review was bogus, and possibly an underhanded attack by a shady competitor.
By Steve Gallegos, Esq.7 years ago in Journal
Why You Should Blog About Mental Health—and How You Can Make a Living Doing It
People think that blogging about something personal is a death sentence for their reputation. Even in this day of personal freedom, most are still scared to talk about things that matter.
By Jason Weiland7 years ago in Journal
How to Write like a Pro—18 Insanely Useful Blogging Tools for SEO, Marketing, Content Creation and More
Are you facing difficulties in picking the best tools for writing or content creation? Did you get stuck on a blank page for several hours? Are you a beginner that is unsure of where and how to start? Don't worry, this article will introduce you to insanely useful blogging tools that enable you to break out of your shell, and become a professional blogger, marketer or writer.
By Tiffany Harper7 years ago in Journal
5 Transferable Skills You Learn at Your Part-Time Job
I had a part-time job since the first semester of university. I worked in retail, as a sales assistant in a grocery store on campus, and later as a waitress and bartender at a busy restaurant. I even had a few shifts working in an office filing paperwork and organizing mail. Oftentimes, when getting ready for an early shift or dealing with a meaner-than-usual customer, I questioned my motivation to work while studying. I felt like I was missing out on extracurricular activities, volunteering or other opportunities for self-development that would enhance my career prospects, not to mention the parties, socials, and precious study and leisure time I was missing. If you are in similar shoes, let me reassure you. While those 12-hour shifts seem pointless now, there are plenty of skills you master at your part time job which will come in handy on the hunt for a graduate job! Here are some of them.
By Eszter Solyom7 years ago in Journal
Most Common Team Communication Problems and Tips on How to Solve Them
In an ideal workplace, you would have no issues among your team members and work would continue without ever being interrupted. Unfortunately, these kinds of environments are best left to daydreams and wishful thinking. It's perfectly normal to encounter communication issues between coworkers and managers alike. Instead of hoping the problem would go away on its own, try to be proactive and find the right solution to combat these problems. Here are some ways you can strive to fix these issues.
By Audrey Taylor7 years ago in Journal
