7 Things To Think About BEFORE You Quit Your Job

by Alysson on February 1st, 2010

If you feel your destiny is to join the ranks of the self-employed, that’s fantastic. You’re going to need a lot more than a desire to live out your destiny and good luck to make a start-up venture successful.  Before you hop onto the entrepreneur train, there are some important things to think about [...]

There’s No Script For Starting A Small Business

by Alysson on January 16th, 2010

Starting a small business isn’t easy. If it were, everyone would do it. Moreover, if running a startup were easy, a much higher percentage of small businesses would succeed. The sad, and often discouraging, reality is that the majority of small businesses fail. Anyone who tries to tell you that there [...]

Who Is A Successful Leader?

by Usha on January 5th, 2010

Who is a good leader according to you?  What are the qualities that make a good leader stand out in the crowd and mesmerize you with finesse in everything he or she does?
Is it enough to have a dynamic personality and be able to stand out in the crowd or handle situations most efficiently? Is [...]

The Benefits Of Franchising In The Current Economy!

by Usha on January 4th, 2010

It is no longer sufficient for businesses to have a huge set up in one place and expect to grow.  It has become inevitable to have a global presence.
Today, most retail and service based brands have the ultimate goal of becoming a global player in their industry.  But in order for them to achieve that [...]

Approval For Bill To Overhaul Healthcare!

by Usha on January 4th, 2010

The biggest healthcare overhaul in decades has been endorsed recently by the US House of Representatives and the bill finally moves to the Senate, with 219 Democrats and 1 Republican voting for it. The lone Republican supporter was Anh Cao of Louisiana. Thirty-nine Democrats voted against the bill.
The bill could only be passed after [...]

Five Businesses Offering Free Stuff For The Unemployed In Their Communities!

by Usha on December 22nd, 2009

There are several helping natured people who give back to the needy. With so many unemployed residents, there is always need for a helping hand.  This helping hand is provided by the following businesses for the unemployed in their communities.
Free Dry Cleaning
National Drycleaners in Seattle is offering laundry service free for people who have an [...]

6 Reasons You Want To Be Your Own Boss

by Alysson on December 20th, 2009

When you form an image of the quintessential American Dream, what do you see? If you’re like many of us, owning your own business is a part of that picture. In a world seemingly controlled by corporate greed and avarice-driven, overpaid corporate executives, our role as “the employee” is less appealing than ever [...]

Why I’m Tired of Hearing About Sexism in Social Media (and Freelancing)

by Jennifer Mattern on December 17th, 2009

When this post topic was agreed upon weeks ago, I had a very specific plan in mind. I wanted to talk about the constant claims of sexism in social media that I hear from colleagues — not enough women presenting at conferences, not enough women published on social media topics in journals, etc.
However, the issue [...]

Top Fifteen College Degrees That Guarantee High Starting Salaries!

by Usha on December 8th, 2009

“I didn’t get into engineering because I don’t like math!” OR “I dropped out of engineering because of math!”  We have heard these remarks hundreds of times.
While parents and mentors guide students to go with what they are passionate about, people who enjoy math are likely to come out winners, going by the current trend.  [...]

The New Job Interview Guide!

by Usha on December 8th, 2009

In the current economic scenario, many of the questions that were typically asked during job interviews have become redundant.  One such question is, “where do you see yourself in five years time?”  Nobody knows their fate one year from today!
In such a situation, the way job interviews are looked at has changed and the preparation [...]