Do you want to build a reputation as a social networking ‘celebrity,’ or do you desire a character-rich repute as one who provides valuable, thoughtful insights, products and/or services?
I believe that social networking sites play a vital role in your career, and that to remain forward-looking and modern appearing in your approach, you MUST be visible on the media channels. Thi Read full post…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration revealed plans Tuesday to cut or roll back hundreds of federal regulations, saying it hoped to save businesses $10 billion and spur job growth.
The move, announced while President Barack Obama was on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard, was the latest White House gesture to reach out to a business community that has often felt alienated from the administration. But the move was criticized in some private sector quarters as too little, too late.
“The administration’s findings and determinations, on their own, are a worthy effort at making technical changes to the regulatory process, but the results of this look back will not have a material impact on the real regulatory burdens facing businesses today,” said Bill Kovacs, senior vice president at the U.S. C
“Whether you’re just starting your professional life or dreaming of retirement, you can benefit from the most important lesson each of these three female executives has learned,” advises Kristin Cooke. In Shape magazine’s news, Cooke features three successful executives sharing their valuable career tips:
Marisa Louie (Founder and CEO of HeroEx) of San Francisco, California, stated, “If you want to start your own business, you can’t always play it safe. The most important thing is that you do your homework before shelling out any cash. And remembe Read full post…
A business card is a reflection of who you really are
I met with a very pleasant individual today and as we concluded our business, he handed me his card. At first quick glance, I noticed it had an interesting graphic and message. But, when I took a moment later to read the entire business card, I was horrified to see no less than four major spelling errors! Being an educator, I suspected he might be dyslexic and asked him a few questionsmy hunch was right. I pointed out the errors, and at the same time complemented him on the creative graphic, hoping to lessen his embarrassment.
My question is: didn’t anyone tell him about his errors? Evidently not. H Read full post…
Losing a job can be tough. Whether you’re one of many cut during a mass layoff or singled out because you and the boss just didn’t see eye to eye, getting fired for many workers is a life-altering event.
In part that’s because we’re human, and losing a job — and the income and self fulfillment that comes with it — often feels like failure.