If you're running a local business, the fact is that you need a strong local SEO strategy in place. Unfortunately, very few small and medium business understand and realize the importance of doing so. Small business might have a strong online presence and perhaps even a strong SEO strategy in … [Read more...]
Inspirational Mondays: Steve Jobs Quotes
April 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Introducing ... Inspirational Mondays! Let's be honest, Monday mornings are always such a downer. If only the weekend was longer! So every Monday, we'll be posting inspirational quotes to help you get rid of those Monday blues and instead kick-start your week with some inspirational words from … [Read more...]
The Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Website for Small Businesses
April 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The internet - and in particular it's evolution over the past few years - has been nothing short of a significant game-changer for businesses and corporations. Access to high-speed internet and internet-tools has become easier, cheaper and much more wide-spread across the globe. All of which of … [Read more...]
8 Surefire Signs That It’s Time to Quit Your Job
March 20, 2014 by 1 Comment
Forbes ran a job satisfaction survey last year which yielded not-so-surprising results: "[Out of the] 411 workers [surveyed] in the U.S. and Canada, only 19% said they were satisfied with their jobs. Another 16% said they were “somewhat satisfied.” But the rest, nearly two-thirds of respondents, … [Read more...]
7 Excellent Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
February 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A job interview is usually looked upon as an opportunity for the employer to pick and choose the best candidate for an opening. The interviewer asks the questions, according to hiring managers the interviewee answers them and that's how it usually goes. However it is always a good idea for the … [Read more...]
Inspirational Quotes on Entrepreneurship
February 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
"Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t." Yep. That entrepreneurship in a nutshell right there! Well said sir, to whoever said this! (Picture © SBT) … [Read more...]
Best Work-From-Home Jobs Out There
February 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It's 'the dream' right? Working from home, choosing your own timings and working hours, setting up your own schedules and flexible working hours, working the comforts of your home and, oh yes, saving up on travel costs and time! If this is your dream, I've got good news for you! There are plenty … [Read more...]
How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter
February 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Contrary to popular belief, cover letters remain an important part of the hiring process. Sure, most hiring and recruitment managers might not even read cover letters any more; they probably only will if a resume catches the eye, and that's precisely what cover letters are for, to augment your … [Read more...]
Insightful Hiring Quotes (and Lessons) from 9 Business Experts and Leaders
January 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Good recruitment policies are the cornerstone to the success or failure of a business. I've always been of the belief that any company's hiring and staffing policies and procedures will actually be what make it or break it in the long run. If, for instance a firm has a strong hiring procedure and … [Read more...]
5 Things That Kill Motivation at the Workplace
January 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
"A happy workforce is a productive workforce!" Yeah, we've all heard that before. Here's the thing though, this is fact and actually very true - happy, motivated workers actually do better at the workplace and are more productive, according to any of the million-and-one studies that have been … [Read more...]