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How to Lay The Groundwork for Written Content Through Outsourcing
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In the world of content marketing, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – that is more important than the consistent availability, quality, and presentation of written content. Words are
Why Your Job Applications Are Getting Ignored
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Rejection is unfortunately an unavoidable part of any job search. With many companies always looking for different qualities, it is simply not possible for you to be the ideal candidate

This post is part 1 of 18 in the series Coping with Defeat
Soft Skills To Improve Your Career
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You have a reputation for yourself being the best coder, editor, mechanic, barista or something else, but it actually amounts to very little if you lack the ability of working
How to Tell Your Boss You Have Too Much Work
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It seems like most people have too much on their plate these days. Everyone is complaining about feeling overworked. How can you tell your boss that you simply have too

This post is part 10 of 10 in the series Managing Your Manager
The Ultimate Guide to Acing Your First Week on the Job
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You’re on your first day – and you’ve forgotten everybody’s name already. Don’t worry! Here are some tips for your first days in the new job
How Great Office Furniture Increases Productivity
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When it comes to workplace, every single piece of furniture plays an important part in boosting your productivity and potential. Having great furniture at work will give you the ability
How to Dress for a Business Meeting
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What you wear to a business meeting can be all the difference for you. It will be crazy if you do not put any thought behind it and simply put

This post is part of 7 in the series Style
Dangers of Working outside Office Hours
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Most of us have done this at some time in our professional careers – working outside the normal office hours of 9 to 5

This post is part 22 of 22 in the series Working & Living
6 Interview Tips from a Best Buy Manager
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Applying for a job can be a nerve-wracking experience, but if you go to the interview with the right preparation and the right mindset, you can find the interview to

This post is part 21 of 21 in the series Interview Preparation
Why You Should Never Have An Affair At Work
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Do office romances really work? What happens when they end? How will your life at work be like if it ends on a bad note? Is this something you should even indulge in?

This post is part 18 of 19 in the series Getting to Know Colleagues

Your Guide to Agile Methodology Steps
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Ready to sprint your way to project success? More than half of all projects fail due to a communication failure. It’s important to approach your project with a clear plan
Lead Generation: A Beginners Guide
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Whether you are a small startup business or a multi-million dollar corporation, lead generation is something you will hear time and time again, especially from your management and marketing teams.
5 Signs It’s Time To Hire A Consultant
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One of the hardest things about running a business is knowing whether or not it is time to bring in a consultant. Although it can feel daunting asking for help,
A List of Office Supplies Your Small Startup Business Must Have
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With more and more companies going paperless these days, office supplies and printing paper seem outdated. Yet, in the era of everything digital, companies still buy them and use them
4 Tips for How to Manage Payroll on Your Own
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40 percent of small business owners say doing taxes and bookkeeping are the worst part of running a business. If you’re struggling with payroll, you’re probably one of these businesses
Is Outsourcing Ideal for Startups?
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Starting a small company can be very exciting. Soon enough, however, you will come to learn that there are a lot of jobs that need to be done, which could
Do we all have to understand SEO to use it?
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SEO is one of those things that you either know or don’t know. In my experience there is little in between. And of course some people who think they know
Five Business-Improving Things to do When Travelling
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If you’re like me and you travel often on business, you probably have moments of ‘dead-time’ that could be filled with something helpful for business. These time-slots might go to
Why Is There So Much Demand For Accountants In Today’s Job Market? [Infographic]
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Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that accounting jobs will grow by more than 10 percent by 2026, compared to a figure of just seven percent for
Here’s What Criminal Lawyers Usually Say
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Criminal law and everything that’s related to it has always been complicated. Getting caught up in a criminal act, whether it is yourself, a friend, or a family member is