It’s sad but true, there’s a notable absence of women in the workforce in top level positions after the age of thirty. Why? Well, the answer is fairly obvious I guess. While there have been quantum shifts in social trends with more women having children later; until biology catches up with society, the ticking clock is still a reality. Thanks to miserable maternity packages, … [Read more...]
All You Need to Know About App Store Optimization
The chances are, you're already pretty savvy about search engine optimization. I mean, post or perish, create killer content, build back links, speed up your site... Right? I could go on, but if you're running an online business, then by now, you're probably already a pro. And while I take my (white) hat off to you for your achievements in the murky, mysterious world of SEO, … [Read more...]
5 Best Ways to Irritate Your Employees and Paralyze Production
Whether you manage employees from one to one hundred, you’ve probably said and done things that you wish you hadn’t. Take heart; there is no perfect leader, just as there’s no perfect employee; but there are perfect ways of irritating your staff members, forcing the best ones to leave and paralyzing productivity. And you’re probably already doing them. So before you continue … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Attract More Clients
Whatever your business, position, or financial situation, attracting more clients is essential if you’re aiming for long-term growth. While business may be booming and your current customer base more loyal than a golden retriever, if you’re not allocating some time to work on generating new leads then you’re failing to diversify your assets; something any stockbroker will tell … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Productivity Skyrocket
There are a ton of articles out there about how to boost your productivity, some of them useful and some of them not (I think it’s fairly obvious that a productive day is more likely to come off of the back of a good night’s sleep). But I’ve never read one that made my productivity skyrocket. I’ve never really gotten into apps like Evernote or Wunderlist (frankly, I don’t … [Read more...]
There’s No “I” in Team, But There Should Be
I’m just going to come right out and say it. Being a team player is passé. Long the mantra of the corporate world, all employers babble about hiring a team player; every employee wants to be a team player (or feels like they have to say they’re a team player on paper). Well, I’m throwing it out there and saying the one thing you’re not supposed to say in the office. I’m done … [Read more...]
How to Run Your Own Business Successfully
Are you thinking about starting your own business? Does something always get in the way? From insufficient funds to lack of experience, spending time with the kids, to the hours you dedicate to draining your brain in the nine-to-five job you already have; there’s always an excuse that prevents us from biting the bullet and taking the risk. More often than not, what really stops … [Read more...]
Is Your Smartphone Killing Your Relationship?
The truth is, like it or not, most of us are slaves to our smartphones. In a digital age where we’re constantly connected, we’re so used to having access to everything instantly at the tap of a tactile screen that the very idea of leaving the house without them is about as appalling a prospect as leaving the baby behind. Maybe worse. We use smartphones to scan the news, … [Read more...]
Why It’s Important to Maintain Your Employability
In an increasingly competitive marketplace where qualifications + experience no longer equals gainful employment, it’s no secret that terms such as “job for life” and “financial stability” have become about as mythical as unicorns. While employers once criticized candidates with multiple positions on their resumes, these days the loyal long timers find themselves under … [Read more...]