Career

  • Simple things you're not doing that can help you run a better blog
    Business, blogging & Money, Career, PR & Free Publicity

    Simple things you’re not doing that can help you run a better blog

    Every business that wants to be successful will have some form of digital footprint. A website, a blog, good social media profiles perhaps, and some form of presence when it comes to web searches. However, there are often many mistakes that people make when it comes to producing their blogs. As so many are taking to the online world to help promote their business and brand, it is worth ensuring that you don’t make any of these mistakes yourself. Read on to find out more on how you can avoid some of the common mistakes many people make daily. (more…)

  • Money making hobbies
    Business, blogging & Money, Career, Finance

    Turn your hobby into a career that’s a money making machine

    Getting paid for doing something you love is the dream scenario- spending each day practicing your craft, having fun while the money rolls into the bank. What could be better? Now that the internet is so accessible, this is something so many people have taken advantage of.

    And you can too- whether it’s earning a little extra cash on the side or making it your full-time career if you have a passion there are ways you can monetize this. Here are some examples of skills and hobbies that you could turn into cash.

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  • Discovering your dream job
    Business, blogging & Money, Career

    Discovering your dream job (when the answer isn’t obvious)

    Some lucky people know exactly what they want to do from when they are a kid and they take steps to achieve their dream. However, for the majority of people, things aren’t always that easy. In today’s job market, people are working in more and more different types of job rather than just focusing on one. But many still continue searching for that dream job – something that will provide them with happiness, fullfillment and hopefully a decent pay packet as well! (more…)

  • Is it too late to get into the tech industry
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Career, Tech

    Is it too late to get into the tech industry?

    The technology industry is the fastest growing in the world and it’s becoming a huge part of business as a whole. The rapid expansion of computer technology caught us by surprise so there aren’t enough people to fill all of those jobs yet. A lot of people are choosing computer science courses at college but if you’ve already graduated, you might not have realized how important it was going to be when you were choosing your major. There are so many different jobs that you could apply for in the industry that don’t require a computer science major so don’t worry, you haven’t missed the boat quite yet. If you are trying to get your foot in the door of the biggest industry out there, here are a few tips. (more…)

  • 5 Things every business woman needs
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Career

    5 Things every business woman needs

    Life gets pretty busy sometimes, and it can be hard to stay organised. Is that important meeting today or tomorrow? Do the kids have everything they need for school? Am I drinking enough water? There’s so much pressure on women to do it all these days, but we should be thankful for that. Never before has it been more possible for a woman to reach her career goals, while doing everything else at the same time. Women are powerful and motivated, but we all need a little helping hand every now and again. Here are some items that business women shouldn’t do without. (more…)

  • What does the business of the future look like?
    Business, blogging & Money, Career

    What does the business of the future look like?

    The future can be a scary place – for you, but especially for a business. People involved in business thrive on the predictable – they want prices to stay the same, they want everything to be just right so they can find ways of improving quite easily. The world is not like that though. If the world is anything, it’s a fluid place of change and that applies to the world of business. Stocks rise and fall; markets change and adapt. Things happen beyond the control of mortal mankind! That scares people in business because they want the essence of predictability to be able to plan efficiently. However, they won’t get it – business shifts, and it changes. (more…)

  • 5 Traits of a great employer
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Career

    5 Traits of a great employer

    Maybe you’re just starting out and hiring your first employees. Maybe you’ve been an employer for years and want to know how you can improve. One thing is for sure, being a good employer will increase productivity. If your employees feel comfortable and motivated, you can rely on them to produce excellent work. So, how do you make sure you’re a great employer? Here are some traits from the best.

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  • Are you ready to freelance?
    Business, blogging & Money, Career

    Are you ready to freelance?

    Freelancing is growing more popular than ever. 34% of all workers in the country are freelancers. It’s a jump that affords for more flexible working conditions, greater self-determination and a bigger slice of the pie. But it’s not a jump to be taken lightly. Are you ready to take the plunge? Are you ready to freelance?

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  • Dazzle your colleagues at your next presentation
    Business, blogging & Money, Career

    Dazzle your colleagues at your next presentation

    Advancing in your career is all about creating a great impression on the people you work with. You want to peak the interest of senior staff and land yourself a big, fat promotion. One of the best ways to do that is to prove yourself in a presentation. Well-designed, highly structured presentations are an excellent way to put your mark on a company and demonstrate to senior management that you’re the real deal.

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