Is Barter Ready for a Comeback?
Have you ever traded for something?
Perhaps it was a stick of gum in elementary school.
Perhaps it was for someone to mow your lawn or paint your house or perhaps do your homework.
Barter is ready for a comeback.
bar·ter ˈbärdər/
The exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.…
The Small Business People Puzzle, Part 2
In my first post in this series titled Big Challenges for Small Business Owners, three important areas for small business success were outlined: people, finances, and time. In the second post titled The Small Business People Puzzle (Part 1), we discussed finding, attracting, selecting, and on-boarding the “right” employees. In this post, we need to …
4 ‘Never-Fail’ Negotiation Tips from an Expert
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week’s post (What’s Usually Negotiable in Job Offer, What’s Not) focused on four elements of the typical job offer that usually are open to negotiation (salary, starting date, vacation days and relocation reimbursement) and three elements that rarely if ever are open to negotiation (insurance benefits, company retirement plans and paid time …
Achieved Your Goal? Reach for More
There are certain truths about successful people. The first is that they’re always learning. The second is that they’re always reaching for more. Not in a greedy way, but in a desire to reach their potential and live a fulfilled life. They understand that the attainment of a goal isn’t the end of the road. …
Job Interview Tips for Mature People
To start with, here are some statistics:
Only 28% of workers 55 and older find jobs within one year versus 71% of those aged 25 to 35, reports Career Builder. 63% of workers 55 and older applied for positions at lower levels than their previous jobs. 48% of workers 55 and older found positions at…Travel Observations to Ponder for Business
A long awaited two-day outing, away from the computer, finally arrived. I had the opportunity to observe life in New York in its many forms.
1. Your personal brand remains with you for the long-term
All of your unique traits including how you serve others defines you and your personal brand. The question is how …
If You Can Tweet, You Can Eat
The economy is booming!
Or, the economy is booming?
Several years ago, I wrote the press release read around the world. Carried by 420 media outlets. It got me on CNBC, CBS, Investors Business Daily, San Francisco Chronicle and smaller outlets like Pakistan Today.
The headline was: If You Can Tweet, the Job Market is …
Home Grown Businesses Who Do Well by Doing Good
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Meade, cultural anthropologist
If we look closely at our own communities we may be pleasantly surprised and proud of the many businesses that are doing well in their business …
How Storytelling Can Create More Buzz for Your Brand
Today it’s not about who you are online, but rather how people can relate to you and/or your personal brand. In order to create new leads for your business it is important to recognize that getting on the same level of your audience is a process of building trust.
How can your personal brand connect …
Social Media Personal Branding for Real Estate Agents
Social marketing for real estate agents is a must in today’s world. But if you plan on using social media as part of your realtor marketing plan, there are a few things that you must know, first. Here, we will tell you about the ins and outs of social marketing. With just a bit of …