Career Advice Blog

"Choose a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life." This oft-recited mantra sums up why many of us who feel constrained in 9-5 jobs find the prospect of freelance life so appealing. Yes, the prospect, not necessarily the life itself, which might not quite live up to your expectations. … [Read more...] about Going it alone? A checklist for those thinking of self-employment

If you’ve got a great business idea but no way to fund it, don’t despair. There are several options available to you. However, with over half of new businesses closing within their first five years of operation, it’s important that you put the proper planning in place to ensure you are on the path to success.  Businesses with a proper plan in place have a higher growth rate. Potential investors will need to see a plan before they will even consider investing their cash into your venture. … [Read more...] about How to Secure Funding for Your New Business Venture

It always surprises me when I meet oh so clever university graduates who have read just about every book there is on salary negotiation and career advancement but don't have the slightest idea about how not to irritate their boss. … [Read more...] about 10 Mistakes to Avoid if You Want a Promotion

Whether it’s running a business or someone in search of a way to gain back some personal time, people are always looking for methods to streamline tasks. A shortcut is often welcomed with open arms, no matter how unconventional it may be.  … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Streamline Your Tasks 

As technology changes the way the world does business, HR managers and recruiters need to be prepared for change as well. Not only is technology changing the hiring process, but expectations within the hiring pool and the relationship between employers and employees are evolving as well. Getting ahead of the curve can help you attract top talent and recruit the right person for the right job. Here are some of the most influential hiring and recruiting trends for 2020. … [Read more...] about Upcoming Hiring and Recruiting Trends for 2020

Starting your own business is a daunting task. An even more difficult challenge is to keep it growing. Statistically, almost half of the small businesses shut down within five years of inception. Growth doesn’t happen over a couple of nights; it is a constant process of hard work, smart decisions, right investments, employee training, and more. … [Read more...] about Top 6 Ways To Grow Your Small eLearning Business

A lot of people resent the fact that they have to be away from home so much and on the road for business travel. It can be seen as an arduous out-of-hours task that can often result in you feeling as though you’re working more than you should be. However, there are some ways you can make business travel more interesting and comfortable: let these six suggestions inspire you. … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Make Business Travel More Enjoyable

The importance of a welcoming environment in the world of business can never be understated. By failing to make your workspace feel comfortable for all those that enter it for the first time, you’ll damage your brand and give yourself a bad name. Ultimately, this could ruin your chances of attracting custom and turning over a profit in the long run, which is why you need to go out of your way to create a welcoming environment in your office. To find out how this can be achieved, be sure to read on. … [Read more...] about How to Create a Welcoming Environment in the Office