By Alek S. It’s not hard to see that computers have drastically changed the way that everybody lives in the 21st century. It’s even easier to point that fact out! However, computers and automation are definitely not done changing the paradigm, and don’t show any signs that they will be, anytime soon. Digital technologies have…
While some statistics are relatively mundane, there are others that are truly staggering. Take the fact that an estimated 96% of businesses fail during their first 10 years, which is an incredible ratio that highlights the challenging nature of entrepreneurship even in the digital age. With this in mind, it is imperative that you take…
Lying on a resume or a job application is hardly a new practice. For as long as there have been jobs, people have been willing to lie to improve their employment chances. However, just because resume fibbing is standard operating procedure for some people doesn’t mean that it should be standard for you. Deceiving a…
Whether you’re one of the lucky few who knows exactly what they want to do with their lives during school or university, or whether you are one of those people that are still unsure of your career path, choosing the right job is tricky. Sometimes we can be lead to believe that we need to…
We’re always told life is short. So, you would think we’d make the most of each moment. But, we all have to go out to work. If we were honest, that’s not how we would spend our lives given a choice. Or, is it? Surely, if you work in the field that most interests you,…
Thousands of new businesses will open their doors in 2017, but the reality is, more than 70% of those will fail. This is a scary statistic. But what is perhaps even more scary, is that 80% of those failed businesses state cash problems as the main reason for collapse. In any business, having enough capital…
There’s often a long process for a business before they even make a product sale – developing your product or service, branding, creating an online shop, marketing. But it’s important that you don’t overlook your customer care service too. Studies show that 35% of people would stop doing business with a company if they received…
The logistics industry is booming, making it a prime sector to target for erstwhile entrepreneurs looking for a great opportunity. There are many businessmen and women who are doing just that, with varying levels of success. So what determines who will thrive and who will fail? It’s all about the approach you take when you…
When you think about pursuing an online career it may sound a little bit intimidating at first. Some people will say it’s not a reliable source of income, or that you must be an expert in order to start an internet based business. The truth is that nowadays there are so many options for everyone…
Do you ever wonder if you have what it takes to work in health care? If you’ve ever watched One Born Every Minute or a similar program, you’ll know how hard these people work. Not to mention the strange shifts you might end up on! Here are some signs that could indicate you have what…
It’s fair to say that dreaming of being a writer is something that many people go through. If you watch any movie with a female protagonist, then there’s a chance that she’s a writer – from How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days through to the more recent 13 Reasons Why. The problem with…
There’s a myth floating around out there that you need to have a degree to land a secure, high-paying job. If you really take the time to look around, you will see that there are many options that can offer you good compensation. Driving a truck is one of those options. Truck drivers can be…