How to Dress for a Post-Pandemic Job Interview
Despite what has been reported in the news media, it’s not always that easy to get a new job. There are many help wanted …
Create an Amazing Personal Online Brand in 9 Steps
Have you ever looked for the website of a company or their social media pages and found they didn’t exist? If so, chances are you got the impression that they’re not authentic or have become outdated. Hang onto the memory of those disappointments as you build your personal online brand.
The same rules apply to …
12 Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions for Freelancers
W-2 employees that work for a business or corporation pay between 7.65-15.3% on taxes but typically pay 10%. Federal income taxes must be withheld from each employee, but employers often pay a significant amount of their tax burden to the IRS before tax time.
1099-NEC independent contractors or freelancers pay 12.4% for Social Security, 2.9% …
How Company Branding Impacts Your eCommerce Business Growth
The global eCommerce market is estimated to hit $5.4 trillion USD in 2022. This means that the number of eCommerce stores selling the same products or services as you is growing.
So…how can you save your eCommerce business from getting lost in a sea of mediocrity? The best thing that will help you stand out …
Video Interview or Phone Call: Which Is Better?
Newer video interview technology has made the employment process both easier and more complicated. Nailing the first interaction is critical.
There are three interview options when looking for a new job: an in-person interview, phone interview, or video conference.
The in-person interview, of course, is the ultimate goal in the hiring process. Very few companies …
Why Should You Consider a Healthcare Career Change
After doing some research, many job seekers quickly realize that there’s a diversity of career paths within the healthcare industry. From pharmacy technician jobs to medical billing and coding support, there are a variety of options available for pursuing a career change to healthcare.
Below, we explore the different advantages of working in the healthcare …
Become a Successful Realtor: First-Year Tips
Realtors are a special breed of people. They work long hours, get paid on commission, and often need to be outgoing and personable…whether they “feel like it” or not.
However, don’t let these realities scare you away from joining the real estate industry. There’s unlimited opportunity in the real estate market for those who want …
5 Ways to Make Your One-on-Ones More Productive
The one-on-one is a productive managerial tactic — most of the time. If yours have lost their luster, there are several ways to revive them.
Productive one-on-ones are essential to managing and empowering the members of your team. But the task of getting them on the calendar regularly can seem daunting. At times, you might …
Gross Salary and Pay: How it Works and Why It’s Important
You just received your first paycheck. You calculated gross pay in advance by multiplying your hourly rate by the number of hours you worked. Maybe you’re surprised to see that the number on the stub doesn’t match what you were expecting.
You’re probably wondering if there’s been a mistake. Of course, your take-home (net) salary …
4 Ways to Align Your Business Systems for Improved Efficiency
On the surface, most business leaders recognize the benefits that can come from streamlining systems and processes. It saves time and money. Tasks seem to flow better, and the roadblocks that employees often encounter are suddenly removed. Collaboration and communication between staff members increase, and it’s easier to catch mistakes and stay on task.
In …