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How To Find A Job In 2014: Parade Magazine, 4/13
Five Steps to Finding A Job in 2014, by Kate Rockwood, in Parade Magazine is so informative, that I wanted to share. 1. 94% of recruiters use the career networking site LinkedIn to search for applicants – what does this mean for your resume? It means don’t spend time polishing it – according to…
Read MoreWorkplace Professionalism: An Issue For Your Organization?
“The qualities that characterize the professional are straightforward.The challenge is that many of the behaviors and attitudes that epitomize being unprofessional are part of our culture, and in some case, daily lives.” -2013 Professionalism in the Workplace Study Workplace Professionalism™ was founded through the collaboration of two successful consultants and the firms they founded and…
Read MoreGuest Blog Friday: Are you organized? Here's one way to start at home.
Who doesn’t have stress? I usually post ideas and tips pertaining to running a business. However, when I saw what this business woman is doing, I thought it would be nice to post something that helps takes stress away from your personal environment. So, read on …… _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kitchen Organization, Or How Not to Stress…
Read MoreGuest Blog Friday: Inspiration & Possibilities
About Aileen Gibb Aileen Gibb is an inspirational coach, facilitator and leader whose work has taken her around the globe. She has worked with leaders and teams in Kazakhstan, Venezuela, the Middle East, France, Angola and in many companies in the UK and North America, to uncover new possibilities and transform results. Where she has…
Read MorePersonal Branding: Authenticity
According to Webster’s English Dictionary, “authentic” is defined as “genuine; real; not of doubtful origin; trustworthy; of attested authority.” Authenticity is critical to successful and sustainable branding, especially in terms of personal branding and marketing. Being inauthentic in your branding will make sure you come across as fake, untrustworthy and not very credible. If you…
Read More3 Ways to Prepare for Business Growth
Be Prepared “The better prepared you are for growth, the better your chances for business expansion success,” says Brian Moran, publisher of At Home with Century 21 Magazine and OPEN Forum contributor. He advises devising an operational plan that helps you get to where you want to go. “Think of your operational plan as a…
Read MoreMarketing Strategy: Power Words
Research suggests that there are “power sales words” that appeal to prospects and buyers and ultimately convince them to take action. I recently read an article posted on Manta, from Constant Contact, with a list of 50 power words. Use them on your website, email campaigns, and all marketing collateral. Here’s the list! 1. Absolutely 2. …
Read MoreGUEST BLOG FRIDAY: Protocol Consultants International
Today, Protocol Consultants International, continues to be a leader in corporate training and professional development programs for people who want to enhance their personal effectiveness in business relationships. Theme: once you know the difference you can make a difference. Judith Bowman tells her story from where she was to where she is today. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…
Read More5 Tips for Growing A Small Business
When you start a small business, you’ll probably discover that what you learned in business school doesn’t cover everything you need to know as a business leader. That’s what Michael Alter, SurePayroll president and CEO, discovered during his 10 years leading the company: – Don’t be afraid to make new mistakes. Mistakes are one…
Read MoreBusiness Mentoring – Part II
In Business Mentoring Part I, I provided the definitions of Business Coach, Mentor, and Management Consultant as well as what the Business Mentor and Mentee can expect. This article delves deeper into both roles and the relationship that is formed. Let’s put more of the puzzle together! What makes a good business mentor? As a…
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