I was at Costco this weekend. To anyone who knows me, this comes as no surprise. Despite having a modest family of only three, I still feel an almost overwhelming need to have a 6-month supply of toilet paper, trash bags, and apple sauce for no readily apparent reason. Being at Costco isn't the story though, what happened while I was there was, and it got me thinking. As I … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
How to Avoid Political Wars at Work
You just watched the political debate. After hours of news headlines and social media posts focused on the discussion, you still haven’t digested the information that was delivered by the candidates on national television. Then you go to work and your opinionated co-worker pops the big question, “So, what did you think about the debate last night?” You wish you had time … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Women to Stay Safe During Business Travel
Today, business travel is a required part of many jobs, but for women, business travel can be very dangerous – especially for women who travel alone. For all business women travelers, there are risks that you need to be aware of so you can proactively defend yourself from them. Being proactive and aware of the unique travel-related risks that you face doesn’t mean you’re … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Offering Coupons
Sponsored by Piucodicisconto.com: Successful business models require attracting a loyal customer-base. To reach the point of getting customers who are loyal, you need to cater your message to a large audience at first, don’t you? This calls for promotional campaigns. Many organizations, new and old, use coupons as a way of attracting people’s attention towards what they are … [Read more...]
Top 20 WordPress Themes for All Kinds of Small Businesses
WordPress themes are being widely used by small and large-sized businesses. Their intuitive interfaces, an ever-growing community, handy plugins and extensions, as well as a host of other smart tools make the work with ready-made designs so simple that it can be managed even by a newbie. In this blog post, we would like to introduce you to 20 freshly-crafted WordPress themes … [Read more...]
5 Personality Tactics for Women in Leadership
In 1976, my grandfather and grandmother waved goodbye to me as we walked onto the jetway at Fort Lauderdale airport. Every year between Christmas and the New Year, my family and I visited them in Florida. They, in turn, would visit us in July once a year. Ten years old at the time, I remember seeing my grandfather’s blue eyes fill with tears. My grandmother smacked … [Read more...]
The Truth About LinkedIn: It’s Not Just for Job Seekers
"Why should I use LinkedIn if I am not actively seeking employment?" Contrary to popular belief, being happily employed doesn’t negate the necessity to be a part of the LinkedIn community. If you think the 400 million professional users of LinkedIn are all there to find a job, you have not tapped into the other benefits of being on LinkedIn. Here are three LinkedIn … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Make Money From a Blog
Every day you read about people who are making money on their blogs. It’s no wonder you think this could be the business model for you. You might love to write and feel that sharing what you have to offer via a blog is the perfect path to online success. Before you run off and quit your day job, take a look at the potential ways you could make money from a blog. 1. Pay Per … [Read more...]
How Changing Your Thought Pattern Can Open More Doorways to Achievement
We’ve all had someone tell us to “stay positive” when we’ve divulged to them our current woe or misfortune. Frankly, after someone would say that to me, in my head, I almost immediately would think “Easy for YOU to say. I’m going to sit here in my misery and self-pity until I feel better.” It wasn’t until I was older that I realized the profound effect my mind has on my own … [Read more...]