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Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.
Distractions at Work
We have all been there when work is slow, there are no projects that need attention to, there are no customers in the store or there are no pending appointments. Whatever the case may be, distractions at work are bound to happen. So, do you give in to those distractions or try and find a way out of the slump?
By Marissa Hall7 years ago in Journal
You're Living All Over Me
In the 12 years I have been working as a high-demand, self-employed music teacher, I have garnered a lot of unexpected lessons which I have been able to apply throughout my career with confidence and success.I see a much higher volume of clients in an intimate setting on a daily and weekly basis than most normal job positions, which has led me into some interesting relationship dynamics for better and for worse.
By Alaina Musich7 years ago in Journal
Working From Home? Get Dressed!
Not every writer finds it stimulating to work from a cafe or airport terminal. Granted, sometimes we are forced to work in those areas. However, for a lot of us, our days spent being creative are at home. And though this post is geared towards writers, there are a growing number of people working from home in the modern age. This is great! Autonomy sparks creativity, and prompts us to find what works for us and what doesn’t, but we can develop some unhealthy habits that don’t promote productivity—namely, not getting dressed.
By S. Eliza Gregory7 years ago in Journal
The Pros and Cons of Dictation
If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for new and innovative ways to improve your writing. At times it’s not directly related to the craft itself. Sometimes it just has to do with your own efficiency and time management. One thing I like to do in order to save time is utilize dictation software to increase my writing pace.
By S. Eliza Gregory7 years ago in Journal
The Importance of Online Reviews
In today’s world, ordering online is a major key component in the world of business. As computers evolved over the years in shape, size, and power, we as a society now have access to whatever it is we want just by opening up a web browser or an app on our phone. Having things on-demand has become part of our lifestyle regardless of the industry. However, the quality of service is still valued by customers of all walks of life. Therefore, speed and quality of service both have the ability to make or break any business. The transportation and delivery industry plays a vital role in any company that sells goods online. From shopping on eBay and Amazon to getting our weekly or monthly groceries, ordering online is becoming a major practice in almost every household. It allows us to have more time to do things that will benefit our psychological and physical wellbeing. It’s not about being lazy, rather than using and managing our time wisely. With all that in place come the online reviews.
By Spencer Jean-Mary7 years ago in Journal
Streamline Your Writing by Eliminating These 10 Useless Words and Phrases
Weak writing is the bane of any content marketer’s existence. The average reader decides within eight seconds whether to continue reading or click away. Someone who is irritated by a piece of writing isn’t going to continue reading to get to your product. You can have fantastic marketing, a beautiful website with perfect SEO, and your project will still fail if the writing isn’t up to par.
By Cheyenne Leo7 years ago in Journal
Steps to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
When you talk to most people, their dream would be to be their own boss. This requires a lot of hard work and dedication. You probably know someone who owns their own business, but it does not really work out and they jump from new idea to new idea.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Journal
3 Best Practices for Effective Call Center Management
Working in a call center can be very demanding. Agents handle a large amount of stress, which can quickly become taxing and put pressure on performance. With effective call center management, however, the pressures of the role can be alleviated. Consider some best practices to empower employees, increase customer loyalty, and streamline daily operations.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Journal
Thinking About Starting a Business in College? Read This First
It would be a dream of anyone's to run a business successfully while he is still in college. According to some experts, college is the right time to start a business. But before starting a business it is important to know about the basics of business and study about the type of business that you want to do. You should be able to see both the challenges you have to overcome and the opportunities that are present for you. After a proper plan of action is formed you can think of going ahead with starting a business. Some things that you can consider before starting a business as a college student are discussed here.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Journal
Becoming Productive in the Workplace
Having trouble Increasing Productivity at work? Becoming productive is not as easy as it sounds, especially if you already have trouble staying on task. Being able to identify key problem areas is the first way to increase workplace productivity. Is there a long list of tasks to complete? Is multitasking being done, feeling like barely anything has been completed? If there was a yes answer to any of these questions, then productivity may be low. Staying productive can be daunting for some, but it is a hurdle that can be jumped.
By Robert Cordray7 years ago in Journal
