Career Advice Blog

Some people feel happy when they hear the word “overtime” at their job. If their boss offers them overtime, and they need money at that moment, it might seem borderline miraculous that they can put in some additional hours, thereby padding their paycheck. Other individuals will be less thrilled if their boss tells them they’d like the employee to work longer than their designated shift or more hours than they expected each week. You could be in a spot where you want that extra money, but you also must take care of your kids, prepare meals, clean the house, and do other chores for which you now won’t have the time. … [Read more...] about Understanding Mandatory Overtime Laws

Communication is a critical skill for anyone in any business setting. It doesn’t matter whether you aspire to grow your own corporate empire or you are happy working as an employee; if you can’t communicate effectively with those around you, you won’t find any sort of success. Unfortunately, being able to use language is not exactly the same as communicating. In fact, there are plenty of ways you might be communicating incorrectly, which could be debilitating your business opportunities. If you suspect that your business communication skill might be lacking, you might consider enrolling in a strategic communication course after you check your communication style for the following issues: … [Read more...] about How Not to Communicate in Business

A lot of managers found themselves in unfamiliar territory when the pandemic hit. They had never handled a remote team and were now forced to do it without any option. This meant learning a lot of new things and unlearning traditional management styles. … [Read more...] about Finding It Difficult To Handle A Remote Team? Here’s Where It Could Be Going Wrong

Are you intrigued about all the investing opportunities available but wonder whether you have enough capital to get started or even open an account? Fortunately, it doesn't take deep pockets to invest these days, and there are multiple avenues open to people of limited financial means. So, what are some of the best ways to put $100, $500, or $1,000 to work in the modern markets, and possibly earn a profit for your willingness to put money at risk? Here are four ways people are choosing to invest modest amounts of capital in today's highly versatile markets. … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Invest Small Amounts of Capital

There are many ways to increase the amount of money you have coming into your household, such as doing overtime at work if it is available or getting a small part-time job like delivering leaflets. However, by far the most profitable is to do what so many others have done and actually start your own online business in your spare time. After a while, you may find that you enjoy your part-time business more than your salaried job and that the profits made from your online business could potentially outweigh any money you had previously coming in. This is a very nice situation to be in and could mean that it is possible for you to swap your salaried job for your more enjoyable and more profitable online business and become your own boss full time. … [Read more...] about Boost Your Income By Starting Your Own Part-Time Online Business