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Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.

How a Successful Business Works
For the longest time I yearned for something better, something more than my daily 8-4:30 grind at the Microsoft Online Store. Even after they shirked me out of a $30,000 bonus, I still plugged away for them, spending my days resenting them for pulling my bonus yet still selling their product because there was security in it. There was security knowing that I would get paid on Friday and that my bills would then subsequently be paid, and as such, my son would continue to have a roof over his head and internet at his fingertips.
By Brian C.7 years ago in Journal
Little Miracles
So I am about to get really personal here. I am not even sure if I should be on this site. It all boils down to two things: one—will I even get the amount of money that they appear to promise, and two— should I even be writing for the sake of money? In all seriousness, I do not want to write for the money alone. Writing specifically for money is a big no-no for me because, in my experience, that sucks all the flavor from the writing. When writing for money, the writing itself can become tasteless and bland because of the weight of everyone's expectations—it's like preparing the perfect meal: when you have too many different seasonings, it all becomes too much.
By Authentically Me7 years ago in Journal
The Best Ways to Increase Your Sales Team's Productivity
Then we are here to help you to find out some efficient ways to increase your sales team’s productivity. A sales team’s productivity is calculated by the contribution to the increasing rate of revenue of a company. Sales team management is the key to increasing productivity and relationships with the clients. Sales are formatting and selling relationships. A productive team member is a person, who is more charismatic in nurturing this relationship. This is the essential factor for a company's longevity in the competitive market.
By Mary Walton7 years ago in Journal
Affiliate Marketing SEO Mistakes
Every affiliate marketer loves organic online traffic pouring onto his website. Every minor increase in the number motivates and uplifts the marketer to do better and keep the numbers rising.
By MarCom Guys7 years ago in Journal
Work-Life Balance
When I first started working; what now seems so very long ago... there was nothing at all in my mind leading me to believe I could work too much. I wanted to work, I had become bored with school, I was not learning anything, and just needed to experience the world as it was. I needed to learn the things of life, I wanted to break free from the tyranny of my parents' regime, and become my own person.
By Joseph Willson7 years ago in Journal
Job Searching
Sometimes, life seems to trap us in this mindset where we think we're stuck, and while you may actually be stuck, you should realize that you don't have to be. For me personally, there's always this point in the morning when I'm reflecting on how I've been living my life recently, what I could do differently to help the day go smoother, how I can be helpful to others as well as myself, when I realize that I'm doing the best that I can. While this helps me feel like I'm visualizing where my day could go, it never takes me anywhere. It's because I'm so focused on this feeling that I'm stuck, and this "I can't do this without acquiring this thing first." And while in certain situations these things are true, I realize I create the reality that I'm living. I let myself get here. So, whenever I'm down, I start watching inspirational videos like "Stop searching for your passion" in my spare time and I write in my spare time. While these things can be helpful in self-exploration, they aren't benefitting my life immediately. Obviously, that's not what these things are meant to do, but it's because I spend so much time and focus on these things, that I don't get much productivity done that benefits my wallet. I try and that's all I do.
By Kaye M.7 years ago in Journal
Don't Rely on Your Spellchecker
Weather you are posting a page to your Website, writing a letter or sending an email to a customer, or submitting an article for publication, it is extremely important for you to demonstrate how professional you are. Not only does a series of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors show a discourtesy to your readers, it makes you look amateurish. Potential customers will lose any trust that they may have had in your business. Only a week or so ago, I read a classified ad asking me to visit their "sight"—needless to say I did not bother. If someone does not take care over their advertising, how reliable is the rest of their business?
By Tony Murtagh7 years ago in Journal
7 Tips to Stop Hating Your Commute
Almost every person you meet that has a long commute will tell you that they hate it. People mostly complain about living far away from their office, traffic jams, about having to wake up extra early or getting home late. Commuting has also been correlated to an increased risk of obesity, neck and back pain, stress, sleeping disorders and other health problems. What most people don’t realize is that they can use this time to do things they enjoy. Here are some tips to make your commute better.
By Mariela Corella7 years ago in Journal
3 Ways to Open up New Career Paths
When one is choosing a career path to take, it is easy to listen to parents, advisers, and the media telling you to be something that may not be what you ultimately want. There are thousands of people who choose a certain career and end up regretting it years in the future because they were persuaded by someone else. In this article, we will be discussing the topic of the three ways in which someone can open up a new career path, like teaching systems engineering online.
By Robert Cordray7 years ago in Journal
Launching a Brand New Website? Here's How to Get It Noticed
So you've just hit the "publish" button and launched your shiny new website? That's great, but the battle is only half-won for now. Your next task is to get people to actually visit the thing! No matter how well-crafted your website is, it's useless if nobody sees it.
By Mountain Publishing7 years ago in Journal
5 Tips for Working from Home with Kids
There is no straightforward or easy way to balance motherhood and work, but many mums find working from home to be an appealing solution. Working from home allows you to skip the time-wasting commute to work, spend more time with your kids and, hopefully, take greater control of your own schedule. If you’re thinking of working from home with your kids, consider the following 5 tips that can help you avoid some of the pitfalls work-at-home mums are up against:
By Andrea Dawson7 years ago in Journal
Nurses Are Important Too
Nurses do so much more than what you see on TV or ads. Nurses are the majority of the reason we make it out of the hospital bed. They care for us, wipe some butts, and do it all with a smile (fake one, but still). They need appreciation, because let's face it... the doctors won't always give them a standing ovation. A 12 hour shift can turn nasty in two seconds. They walk around a hospital at impeccable speeds, carry everything in their pockets, and chart every respiration at a drop of a hat. The nurse life isn't always the easy life. So here's a few tips to help out your fellow nurses who work harder than anyone.
By Beca Sayers7 years ago in Journal