Owning a credit card certainly has a lot of advantages. If you suddenly need to pay for an emergency, repair a broken appliance, or settle hefty medical bills, having one can give you some financial flexibility, especially if payday is still a few weeks away. However, it’s important to note that not a lot of … Read more
Meditation is a practice where you focus on either an object, thought, or activity it helps you to train your attention and awareness allowing you to achieve an emotionally calm state of mind. It can be extremely useful during coronavirus pandemic because it helps to alleviate anxiety, reduce stress, relieve feelings of depression, improves patience, … Read more
A common misconception about compensation is that non-exempt workers must be paid hourly. This is not the case; employers have quite a bit of discretion in that area, which raises a couple of issues. First, from the company’s point of view, is it preferable to pay hourly or establish a salary for positions that could … Read more
When more women work, the economy grows. We know this for a fact and we also know that we need to empower women in order to grow their involvement across industries. We need women who are role models, lady bosses, or sheroes to inspire new generations of women to empower themselves. What makes a woman … Read more
The U.S. SBA recently reported that there are 33.1 million small businesses operating in the U.S. which employ 59.9 million Americans. Unfortunately, out of all the small businesses that will be launched in 2020, only 20 percent will survive to see 2021 and eventually, 65 percent will close by the start of the 2030s. If … Read more
From raising venture capital to bootstrapping marketing efforts there are many things to consider when it comes to scaling your startup. It’s one thing to have a vision or a business model, but it’s an entirely different beast to take that idea and build it into a successful, scalable business. True, the first step can … Read more
Digital marketing can help you educate your prospects or customers about your products or services, but compelling brochures for your business are still an effective offline marketing tool. Brochures produce a certain effect that can drive people to your business. It feels quite different for a person to be holding your brochure on their … Read more
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the way companies and recruitment agencies search for talents. From a focus on hard or technical skills, the emphasis is now on soft skills. These skills of the future demonstrate a candidate’s work ethic and overall character, playing a significant factor in how well of … Read more
March 17 is just around the corner, which means it’s time to bring out the green decor and celebrate St. Patty’s Day! If you run a small business, St. Patrick’s Day and other small holidays are the perfect opportunities to promote your services and boost sales. To help you develop a promotion strategy that … Read more
One of the mainstays of most business strategies is customer feedback surveys. They’re one of the best ways to get inside the mind of your customer base and learn how they really feel about your product and service. However, it’s vital that you are structuring your surveys in the right way. People new to statistics … Read more
As children, we despise taking naps. As adults, we daydream about taking a power nap during the day. When did the shift occur? With chaotic work schedules and personal stress revolving in our daily lives, taking a quick cat nap seems like an ingenious idea. In fact, studies have shown that napping improves concentration, alleviates … Read more
When it comes to maintaining productivity in the workplace, you need a team of hard-working, efficient, and loyal employees. Ideally, your company wants to protect the star employees who keep your company running like a well-oiled machine, but that can be difficult to guarantee. While every small business experiences some degree of turnover, or … Read more
As most people say, success doesn’t happen overnight. Reaching your dreams requires scheduling, planning, goal setting, and quite a bit of hustle and bustle to create the life of your dreams. Research shows that those who set goals are 10 times more successful than those who don’t. If you are ready to hit the … Read more
You look at your computer and see the words: the last edit was made 2 hours ago. You’ve been staring at the screen without making a single change on your documents because admit it, you’re absolutely exhausted. A big chunk of our lives is spent at work; working 9-5 with one lunch break in-between. It … Read more
One of the most significant issues in the modern world is, without a doubt, the unemployment rate. Unfortunately, not even the biggest and greatest nations in the world have come up with an efficient method to eradicate unemployment in their countries. Simply put, there is no way around it. While far from poverty, even … Read more