A startup employee who works 9 to 5, Monday - Friday, with a half-hour lunch break every day is, in my opinion, the modern-day equivalent of a mermaid. People say they exist, but I know I’ve never met one. Working for a startup can be a lot of pressure, but it can also be incredibly exciting. Watching a business grow from humble beginnings, and contributing directly to its … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
4 Simple Steps to Boosting Sales
Sponsored by amoCRM: Many small businesses today are facing increased competition, making it harder for small business owners to break into the market and generate leads that convert to sales. Let’s assume that you could pay to focus more attention to your target audience, overbidding all the competitors consistently. It would result in more leads and increased revenue. … [Read more...]
How Motivation For Female Entrepreneurs Differs Throughout The World
Over recent years, there has been a growing trend for female entrepreneurs launching new ventures at a higher rate than men. Within the EU, 34.4% of entrepreneurs are women, and in the United States, there are more than 6.2 million privately held, female-owned companies. While these statistics are encouraging, the gender pay gap still persists (particularly in developing … [Read more...]
Australia’s Fight for Gender Equality
Australia is a beautiful country known for its unique wildlife, exotic outback, and the Crocodile Hunter, but what often goes unseen and undiscussed about Australia is the government’s focus on creating and expanding gender equality as part of both its domestic and foreign policies. By creating organizations such as the Office for Women and positions such as the Ambassador … [Read more...]
Managing Shift Workers and Their Special Needs
In a global marketplace that has no time zone of geographic restrictions anymore, industry must continue to churn out goods and services 24 hours of the day, seven days a week. What was once the domain only of health care workers and emergency personnel now impacts air traffic controllers, oil refinery and power plant workers, manufacturers, restaurants and supermarkets, … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Building a Positive Online Presence
By now, most of us are well aware that sharing inappropriate photos, posts, or other information online could negatively impact our careers, but new research by CareerBuilder shows that these days, not having any online presence at all can be damaging, too. According to the survey, 35 percent of employers are less likely to interview an applicant they can’t find online, and … [Read more...]