In life, people will say “patience is a virtue.” However, when it comes to online shopping patience is a virtue that no one or very few people possess. With the advancements in technology, consumers have the ability to track their package every step of the way, becoming more anxious every time the UPS or FedEx … Read more
Whether you’re in a B2B or B2C market, and whether you sell software or construction equipment, generating leads is probably a key business goal for you. A HubSpot study found that 61 percent of businesses said that their top challenge was generating traffic and leads. And beyond that, you don’t just need leads—you need actionable … Read more
Personal growth depends on stepping out of your comfort zone. Unfortunately, most of us try to avoid taking risky moves out of fear. That fear ultimately holds us back from new opportunities and limits the amount of personal development possible. Why take risks at all? Risk-taking isn’t always dangerous. Even small things like reaching … Read more
Handling your taxes is not a simple thing, even when it comes to running your household, however, when it comes to doing the same thing for your business, things become a tad more complex. First of all, a fortune is getting wasted by taxpayers in unclaimed deductions and benefits, in fact, there are some instances … Read more
Here’s a question for you. Between this morning and right now, how many times did your computer or phone chime at you to let you know you just got another email? Chances are, your number is somewhere around a dozen or more. Many advisors think that keeping those alerts turned on is no … Read more
“Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.” ― Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People I’ve read recently that Covey adapted this quote from Gandhi. Regardless of who said those words first, the quote holds the … Read more
We know that creating skills assessments needs to be easier. Choosing the best questions to help you make the right hiring decision can be overwhelming and time-consuming. That’s why we have taken the guesswork out of it and used AI to automate the process of test creation. You now have an automated Skills Assessment Builder within our … Read more
In the United States, just 63% of surveyed workers agree that their workplace enables them to work effectively. That means that for over 47 million American workers, the office is simply not good enough. * What can business owners and/or office managers do to fix this problem? As it turns out, there are many things … Read more
Being able to make strong eye contact with others is one of the best skills you can develop, for both your personal and professional lives. Because humans are such social animals, we can tell a lot about how another person is feeling just based on their eyes. This is why people who are afraid to … Read more
Image Source: Pxhere Introversion and extroversion are often poorly conceptualized. These personality types aren’t defined by being shy or outgoing. They are instead about where you derive your energy. Introverts find their energy from being in their own thoughts. Although leading may come second-nature to extroverts, introverts may find things a bit more … Read more
Image Source: Unsplash If you’re new to the world of freelancing, you must know how to protect yourself both legally and financially. When you’re a freelancer, you’re your own boss. This means that you are responsible for all the risks that come with your job. If you don’t prepare for these risks, you could lose … Read more
Summary: Email may not have the cutting edge, the high-tech appeal of some of the other marketing tactics. However, when done right, email marketing for financial advisors can be remarkably effective. In order to build a productive email campaign, advisors should begin by examining the needs of their audience. A broad-based “spray and pray” approach … Read more
Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzzword over the last few years. But just what does being mindful mean and how does it work? In this guide, you’ll learn why being mindful matters and how to practice it. So What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being consciously aware in the present … Read more
Leadership is an ever-evolving concept in the workplace. It can differ from day to day, between workplaces and even in your understanding of the concept. Understanding and being able to achieve an effective stance as a leader, then, can be all the harder for this reason. With that in mind, here are some of the … Read more
As family vacations pick up and the sales season slows down, most businesses fall victim to a phenomenon dubbed the summer slump. The slump describes the decrease in motivation and an increase in distraction in the office from June through September. As a manager, being mindful of different times of the year and how … Read more