Only one of every 5 businesses makes it to its 5th year, and fewer still make it to 10 years. What do the successful businesses have in common?
1. The experience and skills of the top managers. Over half of business failures are directly related to managerial incompetence.
2. The energy, persistence and resourcefulness (the will to make the […]

Evidently I’ve been living under a rock. Recently, I stumbled across the small business solution that turned my overwhelming to-do list into something manageable. It’s called Virtual Assistance, and it has freed me from the burden of what would otherwise be time-consuming busywork. Simply put, a Virtual Assistant is an off-site employee who […]

We all know that technology is changing our lives at an
astounding rate. I’ve watched with fascination as online dating
has gone from marginal to mainstream almost overnight. It seems
like almost every week, I meet a couple coming in for
pre-marital counseling who met online. Three years ago, that
rarely happened.
I decided I should find out what these […]

Job-seekers everywhere ask what hiring managers look for in a resume. While the answer varies per industry and position, here are some guidelines to follow - illustrated by some bloopers that show what NOT to do! (And yes, all of these gems are real, with only identifying details removed.)
Don’t disqualify yourself
One resume I received for […]

For some people, getting up from a sitting position can be quite
a chore. Lift chairs help in this regard. In today’s modern
world, lift chairs offer those who have difficulty sitting down
and getting up from sitting the opportunity to live normal lives
even with their disability.
There are many reasons why people have difficulty getting into
and out […]

Have you given any thought to what you are going to wear to the
holiday parties this year?
An invitation to a special Christmas or New Year’s Eve party can
strike fear in the hearts of the most fashion-conscious among us
- to say nothing of the fashion-impaired.
Finding the perfect outfit should not cause a grown woman […]

Hiring a new employee is something that professionals often postpone as long as possible. It is important to find the right person to fill the vacancy. The hiring process takes time and effort. There is a big temptation to add someone who is available at that moment and looks like they have […]

With its first draw having taken place as recently as 13th Feb,
2004, EuroMillions is among the newest to join the ranks of
world-class lotteries. It’splayed every Friday and shown on TV
channels Sky One in the UK, TF1 in France and TVE in Spain.
And it’s a truly multi-national affair. Because it’s operated
jointly by the national lotteries of […]

Why are cover letters so important? They provide the prospective employer with a brief review of your skills and abilities in the form of a letter. Letters are written much differently than resumes and can have a lasting impact on the reader. The best news is that writing one it isn’t that hard.
If […]

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