You used to be an irresistible magnet on the job scene; you didn’t have to attend networking events every night and have a polished online presence to get employers to notice you. But the new digital landscape has changed the hiring process and job requirements. The skills that made you a hot commodity 20 years ago may not be enough to impress employers today, especially when … [Read more...]
3 Accounting Terms Your Business Can’t Live Without
Avoided Accounting 101? Does the thought of interpreting financial statements make you cringe? You don’t want anyone to mislead you, or worse, take your hard-earned money right under your nose just because you didn’t understand key financial concepts. You need to be able to comprehend the importance of the accounting information that your CPA shares with you. Here are 3 … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Every Woman Needs Business Cards, Even If You’re Unemployed
If you see a woman with a purse full of business cards, stop and take copious notes. You can almost guarantee that she is on a mission of success and she means business. Business cards are typically the first source of visual branding that others get to take as a reminder of your interaction with them. How you present yourself through your confidence, clothing, and … [Read more...]
4 Things Extremely Successful People Do over Holiday Breaks
Extremely successful people understand this phrase inside and out: Time is our most valuable asset. You can be the richest person in the world and still not have the financial power to manipulate time. That's why you have to be very intentional with your time - even during holiday breaks when you don't want to look at another Excel spreadsheet. For those overachievers who … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Upgrade Your LinkedIn Profile Before the New Year
If you are not putting your best self forward on LinkedIn, you are doing yourself a huge disservice. It's time to change your LinkedIn habits before the New Year. Think about it. Do you know how many people Google your name and use your LinkedIn profile to judge your professional value? Potential employers, clients, mentors, and partners are all viewing your profile. Your … [Read more...]
4 Morning Habits that Will Increase Your Happiness and Productivity
Do you hit the snooze button multiple times before getting out of bed, or do you jump up every morning screaming, “Woohoo! Let’s start this day!” If you are like most Americans, you’re hitting the snooze button at least once before getting up–and this is delaying your happiness and productivity. According to a study by French tech-firm Withings, a consumer electronics … [Read more...]
4 Non-traditional New Year Goals that Can Transform Your Career
You’ve had the same goals on your list for the last five years. BORING. Are you making the progress that you desire? It’s time to spice up your list of new year goals with activities that help you tap into your potential. Here are four non-traditional New Year goals that probably weren’t on your list last year — but if you try them this year, they are guaranteed to take your … [Read more...]
The Unspoken Rules of a Handshake that You Should Know
If you thought the handshake was just a customary way of greeting someone, think again. There is more to a handshake than the verbal interaction that takes place during the meeting of hands. The concept of a handshake dates back at least as far as Ancient Greece, when shaking hands was more socially acceptable than bowing or curtseying. Shaking hands was a way for both … [Read more...]
3 Dining Etiquette Tips to Put into Practice Before Your Next Holiday Party
Are you preparing to make a grand entrance at your next holiday party? This appears to be an easy task once you’ve already found the perfect dress, your hair is styled in a way that brings out your best facial features, and you have a great date by your side to share your moments with. You can just visualize it now: as you walk into the room, everyone can’t help but stare … [Read more...]
4 Goals You Should Add to Your To-Do List After Attending a Conference
Are you spending thousands of dollars on conferences and having nothing to show for it? Maybe your employer showers you with conference perks, and you are just excited to leave the constraints of your computer and connect with other industry professionals. You could even be the type who clings to every word and takes copious notes at the conferences, but as soon as you land … [Read more...]