In the ever-evolving business environment of usernames and cloud storage, somehow the old-school practice of making and exchanging business cards endures. Getting your cards done is the first thing you do once you've made up your mind to start a business or a new job. You order the little talismans and say to yourself, I'm really doing this. Then you pass them out by hand in hopes that in 3 1/2 x 2 inches you've managed to convey that you're competent, talented, and attractive—the best and the brightest bad-ass in your field. And yet so many business cards end up almost instantly in the trash or on the floor of the car, stepped on for days on end before we finally put them out of their misery. Those are people's dreams we're stepping on. Could our cards be in the same peril? Keep these 10 must-avoid business card mistakes in mind to save your card: Clutter. A business card is not a storage unit you cram all of your stuff into any which way it will fit. Leave some white space so … [Read more...] about 10 Must-Avoid Business Card Designs (and How to Make Yours Rock!)
Archives for May 2011
Spills & Stains – Share Your Work Story and Win
Did I ever tell you about the time I showed up to work after stepping in a steaming pile of dog crap?Or the time that I went out to lunch, only to return to work looking like I had a fight with a bowl of marinara sauce?And I'm not even that big of a spaz!No matter what your occupation, a little stain can turn into a big problem. From being self conscious at a meeting to destroying your favorite pair of pants, the right stain removal product can help save the day. Our friends at Tide want to hook you up. Share your worst work spill, stain, or messy mishap and you could win a Tide to Go Mini – the tiny product that delivers big results. Slip one of these “pens” into your work bag and never worry again!I realize Tide to Go Mini wouldn't have helped me with the dog poop incident, but they could have bailed me out of the Spaghetti Incident! Now share those stories... … [Read more...] about Spills & Stains – Share Your Work Story and Win
Gaining Self-Confidence In the Workplace
Confidence is one of the most important personal qualities for succeeding in the workplace. Sometimes it doesn't matter how much you work or how skilled you are, it is how you project yourself that matters to co-workers and employers. If you are not confident in yourself and your abilities, others will pick up on it. If you don't think that what you are doing is worthwhile or of high quality, chances are no one else will think highly of it either. What's worse, in a competitive environment like an office, others may try to use your lack of self confidence against you. Whether it is fair or not, it is usually people who have the most self confidence that advance to a high point in their careers quickly. People lacking this important quality have to struggle harder to get ahead, no matter what skills they may have. Here are some tips for gaining confidence in your professional abilities. Focus on your abilities. You may feel totally unprepared for a job, but you undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Gaining Self-Confidence In the Workplace