Solopreneurs: Work For Yourself, But Not By Yourself
Running a business as a one-man show is much like plate spinning. There are many tasks that need to be done regularly and sometimes simultaneously to keep a business going. While entrepreneurs should keep an eye on all aspects of their business, trying to do everything is ineffective, can hinder profitability, and is a sure …
Convert Social Media Leads Into Sales
How can your personal brand bring in more sales with social media?
The answer is through targeted strategies, stellar content, and consistent communication. A simple share or retweet is not enough to build relationships online, but rather it’s being an active participant with your community.
In the age when all the big brands are on …
5 Things You Should Leave Out of Your Resume
Literally millions of words have been written about that document that has long been the centerpiece in the typical job search, the résumé. (From time to time over the years I’ve written a few of those words myself!) Normally, résumé articles/blogs focus on what to make sure to include in your résumé. In this post …
Focus on Branding YOU… Not Your Company
Branding yourself as an individual, or branding your company, can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of great ways you can start growing a brand, even if you aren’t sure where to start or you haven’t done it before.
It’s often easier to brand yourself as opposed …
6 Steps to Reach Job Search Zen
Anyone who says they are 100 percent satisfied with their job in many cases is either being dishonest or their boss is standing nearby. Anyone who says they are zero percent satisfied, on the other hand, can most probably be believed and really should be looking for another employer.
The majority of folks are somewhere …
Beat Burnout in Your Career
Even if you’re involved in a career you love, the work can get boring or tedious leading to burnout. If not dealt with, burnout can lead to apathy and low motivation. If you find yourself unmotivated and inspired to do your work, here are tips to beat burnout and get back to work.
1. Take …
Networking just to Network does NOT make Sense
Why do you show up for social events? Peer pressure, because your boss or friend told you to, or just because there was an event. If you answered yes to any of these you may be doing it wrong.
Networking for the sake of networking does not make sense. Going to events is fine, but …
Personal Still Needs To Be Professional
My favorite day of the week is Wednesday.
That’s the day we #brandchat. That’s when I learn more from the BRANDidos (a term of endearment for those who participate in brandchat) that I do any other resource.
During one of our chats we discussed brandjacking. It can happen to a business brand and have a …
Did the Dog Eat Your Career Plans?
The 2008 economic downturn had far-reaching effects on employers, the recruiting industry, and individual workers. Did it have a negative effect on your career? If so, have you recovered from it?
I’m guessing that, like 95% of respirating humans, you had no career plan before the 2008 recession. I’m guessing that, six years later, you …
Are You Like Me? – Hired!
It’s probably happened to you a hundred times: you go to a major store, hoping to find that specific item you’re after, and you have to walk away disappointed. Either the item was not available or, most likely, you were looking for something uncommon or unusual that the store didn’t have. Such a scenario often …