Statistics show that employees who are happy at work are more productive. Company culture is becoming more important and is ever changing as the work force is now composed of millennials. Company culture doesn’t necessarily make it easier to work, but it gives employees a reason to come to work, and that makes all the…
Here are some simple, viable ways in which you can make extra money on the side. Amazon marketplace – Most people have some experience with sellers on Amazon marketplace whether they know it or not. Usually when you look up an item on Amazon, the most prominent price will be the price of the brand…
There are many new challenges that one faces when starting up a business. An entrepreneur needs to have a wide variety of knowledge in many different subjects, or at least employees who have that knowledge and can utilize it for them. However, one absolutely necessary weapon that every business owner needs is a keen understanding…
Ever dreamed of making a living blogging? Well, the best way to approach it is by treating your blog like a business—and it’s easier than you might think. Here are 5 key ways that you should approach blogging if your blog is going to earn you money. Define your niche. Every successful company is able…
Alright, look at you landing a new job! While the job market has certainly picked up in recent years, that doesn’t mean it feels any easier to get a job, especially a good one that pays well. Before you go out celebrating your new fortune, and hopefully not spending your fortune, there are a few…
One of the most difficult situations you will face in your life can also be one of the most important. Getting notified that you are being fired, terminated, cut, or laid off can be a gut-wrenching experience. More than likely you will be given a severance package. This package should include a variety of things…
Is there a business that you’ve always dreamed of starting? Are you thinking of starting it soon? That’s great! The lynchpin of our American society is the ability to engage in entrepreneurial ideas and start our own companies. However, this process is obviously very challenging. Many of these potential business owners fail because they are…
Being taken advantage of is never fun. We all have that one friend who never pays you back, or always asks to borrow movies and never returns them. Unfortunately, it is also common to be taken advantage of in the workplace. Many people realize that they are being taken advantage of, but continue to work…
Every graphic designer knows that the task of choosing a typeface for any branding project can be taxing. No typeface is simply a typeface; it’s a style of text that communicates a mission and a message. Some typefaces are bold and seek to communicate something edgy; some are delicate and deliberately feminine; and still others…
Many people start a side business today. It is a great way for employees to supplement their income, especially when they are in the first few years of their job and still establishing themselves, which can mean a lower salary. Having a side business enables you to have a bit of income security, not necessarily…
Every city needs a good bartender or two, but due to wages, tips, and demand, some cities make better workplaces than others. Read on for six cities where bartenders have the best jobs and make the most money. New York, New York The cost of living may be high in the Big Apple, but with…
No matter how experienced you are, a first day at a new job is always nerve-wracking. Are you going to fit in? Will others accept you immediately? Are you going to fall in love with the job or feel sorry for making the transition? Nervousness is completely normal during your first days, even your first…