How Small Business Owners Can Attract ‘Top Talent?’
Every start-up would love to have the influence that Google has in attracting ‘Top Talent.” After all, who wouldn’t want the absolute best talent in the industry clamoring to join your ranks? First thing you can do is recognize the strengths start-ups inherently have and capitalize on those areas. Then you should learn more about …
Maximize Your Time By Outsourcing
I’m updating a book I wrote a few years ago that includes hundreds of resources. While it’s not hard to go through the list to check which are still valid and which aren’t, the task is long and tedious. My time is better spent on activities that directly earn income, which is why I gave …
Creative Branding Defined
In today’s competitive market every business should be on board with a branding strategy that is clearly representing your mission statement along with an active community in order to be effective and attract sales. Branding reflects all the elements that define the image, ethos and tone of the company or product your site represents. Everything …
Moms: First Mentors That Set the Stage for Success
It has taken me a full week, since last Sunday’s Mother’s Day Holiday, to reflect on the influence my mom had on my success as an adult.
When you’re growing up you can’t, and don’t, really appreciate it. At least I didn’t.
As a professional speaker I have a coach and mentor that continues to …
Personal Brands: LinkedIn the Network to Watch
It’s the leading online networking site for the modern professional, and has proven very valuable to providing professionals from all sectors with a platform to connect, interact and share information. With a growing user base, LinkedIn has had to make changes over the years in order to improve user experience and enable companies and individuals …
Win the Talent War by Opting for Transparency
On the heels of Glassdoor’s debut yesterday of our OpenCompany program (recognizing employers who support and promote workplace transparency), it’s important to discuss how companies can embrace employee feedback. Employers that are transparent help their companies’ recruiting and retention efforts. On Entrepreneur.com you’ll find our complete article detailing three points that should be top of …
How to Become a Follow Up Artist
Whether you are looking for a job, trying to setup an appointment or thanking someone for their time, there is an Art and a Science to following up. This post is designed to help you become a Follow Up Artist.
Sending thank you notes for gifts. Following up with a note of appreciation for someone’s …
Rookie Dining Mistakes for the New Professional in Business
The past few weeks I have geared my articles towards helping the new professional acclimate from the campus to the business world. It’s amazing how a $200,000 education often neglects the business basics that really make a difference. Unless you have your GPA tattooed on your forehead and a t-shirt with all your knowledge, your …
Speak Softly Using Strong Technology Techniques
As society and culture change over time, it is wise to review what worked best in the past in order to adapt it to the new age. Long ago, Theodore Roosevelt said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”
In today’s world, that big stick may have us viewing the use of technology for business …
Immediately Increase Your Efficiency and Effectiveness with Three Actions
Why your current way of working is costing you time and results and how to fix it.
I was a budding entrepreneur who had just quit her full-time job and was working hard to build a solid consulting practice. The entire weekend was spent cleaning my home from top to bottom in an effort to …