Wondering what to wear to work that isn’t gray, black, or–gasp–a pantsuit? Here are some suggestions that bring the fashion to “office fashion”: Above all, keep...
Although it’s easy to shop online these days–and communicating with others is faster than dialing a phone number–it all comes with a price. Our privacy. So...
According to The Conover Company, research shows that inferior interpersonal skills are the No. 1 reason employees don’t get along, fail to get promoted, and–worst of...
Every facet of U.S. business abroad depends upon its international relationships. As a result, it’s vital that business professionals understand what is expected of and from...
According to Commpro, definite etiquette factors are involved in being a responsible part- or full-time telecommuter. Because the manager and co-workers don’t see the telecommuter every...
By defining your skills on your resume, you’re letting employers and recruiters know why you’re going to succeed in the job they’re trying to fill. While...
Administrative Professionals Day takes place this year on April 24 and Administrative Professionals Week occurs during the last week in April (April 21 to 27). The...
Are you a retiree who’s looking for work? You’re not alone. There’s a growing trend among today’s seniors of returning to the workforce post-retirement. But to...
Entrepreneurs are busy people. They’ve got a ton of things on their mind from marketing and advertising to customer service and phones forever ringing to business...
As companies adapt to an increasingly digital landscape, job opportunities in information technology (IT) are popping up left and right. Here are several tech jobs that...
According to a poll published by Forbes, for each job opening that gets advertised there are approximately 120 people who will apply for it. So how...
It goes without saying that showing up late or being inappropriately dressed for a job interview hurts your chances of getting hired. However, there are also...
When narrowing your job search, be sure to look into what employee benefits are offered. You probably already know to investigate things like health insurance, flex...
Since the introduction of cubicles to the workplace a half-century ago, the pros and cons of their existence have been well-debated. But today cubicles are being...
According to Inc. Magazine, the fundamental reason for the years and sometimes even decades it takes to produce an extraordinary leader is the learning curve. For...
Starting a business with a spouse, parents, siblings, children or other family members is not like the typical startup. According to the Family Firm Institute, family-owned...
Self-employed gig workers save businesses money, but they can also cause big headaches. With a 4 percent unemployment rate, the market for quality workers is tight,...
Among the wealth of extraordinary articles in the Harvard Business Review Classics series is one, published in 1964, entitled, “What Makes a Good Salesman.” Before writing...
It takes more to get ahead in a company than just doing the basics. “Simply meeting expectations is not enough if you want to get ahead,”...
Throughout early childhood and beyond, we’re told not to talk about anyone behind their back. That’s gossip and gossip is bad. But, is all gossip bad?...
Two tax credits make it more affordable to accommodate disabled workers in small business. According to Small Business Trends, The Disabled Access Credit guarantees a credit...
Small business accelerators and incubators can provide crucial help to new and growing small businesses in the form of support, direction, and funding, according to Inc....
Dreaming of starting a business? Wondering what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur? While there’s no one tried-and-true recipe, here are five qualities that...
For a festive and confident holiday, follow the etiquette of gift-giving in the office, according to U.S. News. Traditionally, employees don’t buy a gift for their...
A previous employer can and will discuss your performance on the job, so be honest in interviews and stay positive when you are applying for a...
Held the third week in November every year since 2008, Global Entrepreneurship Week is touted as “a celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch...
Working longer hours doesn’t create better results, according to Morten Hansen of the University of California, Berkley. Early in his career, Hansen believed that working 90...
You can gain more respect in your area of expertise by using a few basic strategies, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. Start by narrowing your field of...
It is typical for a small business to have some ownership transfer or sale during its lifetime, and it is crucial to know the differences between...
Managing payroll for a small business can be a complicated and expensive task, but new online payroll solutions are available that can bridge the gap for...