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How to Plan an Entire Year of Blog Content...
There’s something no one tells you when you’re starting up a blog. Something every aspiring writer should be filled in on. Creating and marketing content is hard! There are 52 weeks in a year, and if you want to get the best return on your work, you should be posting on your blog at least two times a week, every week. Along with that, you need to run your Social Media and SEO, you need to respond to trends and news stories, roll with your day to day life, and keep your business on track.
By Cheyenne Leo7 years ago in Journal
4 Steps to Take After Witnessing Discrimination at Work
Workplace discrimination is more common than we think, even if you aren't the one who is facing direct discrimination in the workplace, it's important to know what to do and who to turn to when you witness any type of discrimination. Often times, there are clear signs that a co-worker could be facing blatant discrimination in the workplace, but it can be hard to take action if you are unsure what to do. Below are a few steps you can take, according to discrimination attorneys and legal experts in California.
By Stephanie Murguia7 years ago in Journal
How to Start an Ice Cream Truck or Bike Business
Speaking from a financial standpoint, it’s a smart decision to start an ice cream truck or cart business. You can always move if a specific location does not generate enough revenue for you. You can be almost anywhere and provide them a cold, tasty treat anytime they want it. It’s really convenient for your customer. However, you have to take many things into consideration.
By Mostafij Tuhin7 years ago in Journal
How to Work with Others, Not Around Them
4 Tips Improve Your Workplace Experience Whether you are starting your business or working within an established one, you are going to be interacting with other people. Dealing with customers can be easy. After all, there is a code of conduct and vigorous hours of training to prepare you for it. However, that is not the same as with your coworkers.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Journal
Camp NaNoWriMo
Camp NaNoWriMo is an off shoot of the popular NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Both events challenge writers, both new and seasoned, to write so many words. The typical word count goal is 50k, but during CampNaNoWriMo writers can change that goal. I've tried to take the challenge at least once a year since I discovered this awesome community.
By Jessie White7 years ago in Journal
You're Hot or Cold...
I enjoy traveling; the sights, sounds, and cultures that greet you on the road is thrilling. But when the traveling stops, and you settle down at a job, how do you work with different cultures from yours? Are you laid back or do you get frustrated?
By Rachel Lee7 years ago in Journal
How to Get a Job in a New City
Moving to a new city is one of the most exhilarating feelings. It is something that can help you start afresh and on the right track, and might be the step you need to take to achieve your goals. Whether it is the yearning for something new or a feeling of wanting to make a change, moving to a new city is something that can be captivating. No matter what your reason for the move might be, finding a job in the new place you are going to is important.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Journal
Blogging 101
Blogs are so far out of fashion people are starting to forget what they are, but they're still there, and they're still going strong. The average blog has evolved along the way. They've moved from being straight line journals into personal websites. Some have turned into Vlogs; video blogs. Even social media "influencers" are running a type of blog with their pictures, and short shout outs.
By Jessie White7 years ago in Journal
How to Deal with Getting Fired
Losing your job, whether it was your dream or not, can be a devastating experience for most of us. You may have many emotions flowing through your mind: Anger, sadness, loneliness, maybe even happiness. But what mostly matters is how you deal with it. These are the Dos and Don'ts of getting fired.
By Charna Sanson7 years ago in Journal
