Owning a semi-truck can be a good method for long-term truckers to turn a career into a business opportunity. Truckers already manage their own workflow for the most part, but starting your own company really puts you in position to be your own boss. Trucking is very profitable, but also very competitive. What separates good truckers from great ones are the ability to deliver on time, and finding clients that pay well for good work. Here are some of the tricks owners use to get even bigger profits out of their semis. … [Read more...] about Tricks that Lead to Big Profits for Owners of a Semi-Truck
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Florida’s Unique Approach to Talent Development
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Enterprise Florida for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. When you hear the word "cape" you probably automatically think of a superhero. Well in the state of Florida CAPE isn't exactly a superhero, but it is a program that has the ability to grow Florida Talent! The Career and Professional Education Act (CAPE) was created in Florida to form a partnership between businesses and the education community, with the goal of sustaining a vibrant state economy. Launched in 2007 as part of a sweeping legislative change, the bridge between school boards and the local workforce helps keep Florida's economic engine churning, and more importantly, gives students an excellent opportunity to find gainful employment when their school career ends. It's a program that helps Florida Business thrive. … [Read more...] about Florida’s Unique Approach to Talent Development
Student Job Hunting for New Freelance Writing Gigs
Being independent is the boldest step that every student takes after a certain point of time. They desire to be financially and socially independent and do things what they want to. In this scenario, freelancing is an interesting mode of work which can be done by any student from anywhere in the world. … [Read more...] about Student Job Hunting for New Freelance Writing Gigs
Why Mobile App Development Has Big Potential
Technology moves fast, like really, really fast; its velocity is somewhere between the speed of light and how fast the line forms outside a Ben & Jerry's on Free Cone Day. Regarding technology, what we considered "cutting edge," just a few years ago, now resembles fossils leftover from the Mesozoic Era. Keeping up with every technological advance can be a challenge, which is why businesses know the importance of trying to focus on the trends that promise longevity and big returns. One such trend that has gained (and continues to gain) a lot of attention from businesses and consumers alike is mobile app development. Your immediate thought of a mobile app might be the bird-flinging, candy-crushing games you play when you catch a little downtime. … [Read more...] about Why Mobile App Development Has Big Potential
How to Make Sports Your Life Even If You Can’t Play
They say, if you can’t play, coach. They’re right, insofar as coaching is a great alternative to being on the field and taking the hits. The greatest calling is not necessarily becoming a gridiron hero. It may well be that the greatest calling is to make gridiron heroes. In no way should coaching be viewed as a consolation prize. … [Read more...] about How to Make Sports Your Life Even If You Can’t Play
Career Goals That Suck
It can be fun, but mostly daunting to think about your real answer the question, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” Extrapolating that to 10 or 20 years can be downright overwhelming. But while the idea of setting career goals is a good one, there’s something to be said about career goals that suck and that shouldn’t exist. Let’s take a look at these career goals that suck; goals that will cause you more pain than success in the long run. Once you’ve gotten a good idea of what won’t work, we’ll share a framework for creating career goals that can actually take you to the next level in your profession. Career Goals that Suck Working so hard that you never take a vacation. Did you know that 55% of Americans don’t use all their paid vacation days? The United States is perhaps the worst place to find the ideal work/life balance. Citizens work hard in pursuit of their dreams, ignoring the rejuvenating benefits of occasionally taking a break, or the ability to build cultural … [Read more...] about Career Goals That Suck
Jobs for Social Anxiety Sufferers
Jobs for social anxiety; jobs with your mental health in mind. Do you suffer from social anxiety? A large amount of the population does, which is exactly why jobs for social anxiety have recently risen to prominence. As people come to understand that their career has a direct effect on their overall lifestyle, it’s important that you’re doing something that’s good for your health - and not just your bank statement. … [Read more...] about Jobs for Social Anxiety Sufferers
Expanding When Your Budget Is Limited
If you don’t mind us paraphrasing Gordon Gekko, growth is good. One of the best ways to showcase and put that growth to work is to expand your business. Depending on the type of business you run, a responsible expansion step would either be to open a second location or to branch out into a new city. Second local sites are best for retail and service based businesses, like clinics, etc. For firms that are consultancy or tech-based, opening an office in a new city is the next big step. … [Read more...] about Expanding When Your Budget Is Limited
Voice Assistant Jobs On The Rise
The voice assistant craze is in full effect! Chances are you’ve seen products like these. Amazon is famous for their Alexa devices, Mattel has Aristotle and even Google has Google Assistant. All of these things are made to make your home “smarter” - playing your music, doing your groceries and even turning off your lights. The future is now, thanks to the growth of these voice technologies. … [Read more...] about Voice Assistant Jobs On The Rise
Do You Love Finance? Put That Love to Work!
It's been said by many that if you love what you'll do, you'll never work a day in your life. Some people tend to tune out this advice, thinking that it takes a high-flying career as an entertainer or heart surgeon to yield this kind of satisfaction. That idea is wrong. The fact is that when there are routine things that you love to do or unique aspects of your personality, you should try to find work that lets you direct that natural love into what you do for a living. … [Read more...] about Do You Love Finance? Put That Love to Work!