Advice For The Young At Heart
Youth Is No Advantage For Technology Entrepreneurship: Babson
Babson professors recently conducted a study called "Born Lucky? A Study Of The Birthdates And Ages Of Paradigm-Shifting Entrepreneurs", where they found that paradigm-shifting entrepreneurs in technology-based industries tend to be older than what we usually think.
10 Famous CEOs Who Think You Should Skip College
These 10 past and present CEOs, founders, and all-around corporate stars bear witness that you might be better off leap-frogging campus for the real world.
8 Career Practices Millennials Can Learn From Baby Boomers
Making an effort to learn career practices of those that have been in the workforce longer can prove an essential resource for those that are new to the business world. Consider these eight career practices that millennials can learn from baby boomers.
25 Important Pinterest Tips For Your Career
We've all heard about LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook's career power, but have you thought about what Pinterest could do for you? We share 25 tips that will help you make the most of the social sharing service, and maybe even make it possible to find a job or land a promotion.
7 Business Lessons Learned From “Celebrity Apprentice”
While you might not want to take any hair-care tips from the Donald Trump show, Celebrity Apprentice, there are plenty of other lessons to be taken away from the reality competition. Here are 7 of them.
8 Things Steve Jobs Learned After Getting Fired By Apple
Fast Company published excerpts from a series of interviews Steve Jobs did during his “hiatus” from Apple, and they offer some life lessons for anyone who has found themselves unemployed and wondering what exactly the future may hold.
Starting Up In Singapore (Part I) – Product/Market Fit
People say the important part of a Startup is its Team. For Jeffrey Paine of Battle Ventures, the Market is the most important followed closely by the Team who can execute, navigate and conquer that market.
4 Questions For Greater Success With Small Business Capitalization
Starting a new business or expanding an existing one often requires a capital investment. If you decide on getting a loan, here are four questions you need to ask.
Odd-Job Expert Offers Tips for Economic Survival
Bethany Mooradian, author of "I Got Scammed So You Don't Have To!: How to Find Legitimate Work at Home and Random Jobs in a Scamming Economy", says anyone can find extra ways to earn income from what they already know how to do.
100 Smart Ways To Invest Your Time When You’re Unemployed
There are hundreds of ways that you can improve yourself and develop as a person and a professional when when unemployed. Here, we share just a few of the many ways you can use your unemployment to your advantage and make every minute away from work count.
[Infographic] Are Internships Still Worthwhile?
So you're looking to gain some practical industry experience during term break or to find out if the industry you're eying is really worth joining. An internship may be what you need, but not all internships may be worth your while. Here's an infographic that shows you why.
How To Live On A Small Salary
It's very possible to live on a low salary while you pursue a career you'll love, says Billy Moller. As an added bonus, learning to manage your money and live a simple, frugal lifestyle will establish good money habits that will last you throughout your life.
18 Portable Skills Every Recent College Graduate Should Have
Today’s college graduates are entering a very challenging job market. Many of them will end up in positions or jobs that weren’t exactly on the radar for their dream career. Vickie Milazzo says that smart grads will use this time to develop the portable skills that will help them leap to the top once opportunities start flowing.
How An MBA Can Help You To Start A Business
If you have recently been thinking of starting your own business, you may be wondering if an MBA degree could help you in this endeavor. The answer is a resounding yes, says James Jones.
18 Proven Ways To Help Recruiters Find You On LinkedIn
From better keyword placement to strategic recommendations, these are 18 ways to help recruiters locate you on LinkedIn.
[Infographic] How To Start A Business
If you're looking to start a business and not sure how to, check this infographic from Bolt Insurance out.
9 Small Businesses You Can Start From Home
If you’ve got a tiny bit of money saved and the business acumen to make the right choices and connections, consider starting one of these nine small business from your home office (or bed).
[Singapore][Infographic] LinkedIn: Singaporeans Clueless On Getting Ahead In Their Careers
If you're a Singaporean work professional, you may be spending too much time on managing your career. Worse yet, most of that time may not be spent productively.
15 Secrets Of The Most Successful Self-Learners
For many, their impassioned yearning to soak up as much of the world’s wonders as possible completely transcends the boundaries of a traditional classroom. Try some of the following self-learning techniques and experiment with what works in a more independent educational setting.
5 Traits Of Successful Entrepreneurs
Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur, but if you think you have what it takes, read these traits and decide how you can utilize them.
Steps To Making Your Own Business Successful
While any new business is a gamble, you can stack the odds in your favor by observing these key steps to success.
5 Ways To Start A Business Without Capital
Chicago entrepreneur and author of "Paid Training" John Cerasani offers tips on how to start a business without money in the bank.
How To Create A Fulfilling Career
There are ways you can be happier at work. Keryl Pesce, author of "Happy Bitch", says you’ve got two options - you can either change your circumstances, or change you.
8 Tips For Raising Money Through Kickstarter
Whether you're new to Kickstarter or just want a do-over for a project that's already failed, these eight tips will give your campaign a fundraising boost.
29 Seriously Inspiring Interviews For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
No matter their background or industry, here are 29 folks who have plenty of advice and inspiration to offer to future innovators.
20 Compelling Reasons To Spend Less Time On Facebook And More Time On LinkedIn
Here are 20 great reasons why you need to be spending your time on LinkedIn much more than Facebook, and we hope they motivate you to make a change for the better.
43 Things Your Future Boss Wants You To Know
There are also quite a few general skills, bits of knowledge, and etiquette rules that you should know before going to work anywhere for someone. To smooth out the learning curve for you, we’ve laid out 43 of those here.
Common Sense Business Advice You Don’t Need An MBA To Implement
Most people think that you need years of experience or an MBA to start your own company, and this is not necessarily true. Sometimes it just takes a little common sense to know how to get your own company going.
25 Best Kickstarter Tips For Creative Students
For creative students with great ideas, Kickstarter sure sounds like a dream come true: people on the site are actually willing to give you money to see your creative ideas come to fruition. Read on to learn about the best ways to do well and really see your project come to life.
The Power Of Visualization
Author of "Beautiful Ambition: My Secrets to Love, Happiness & Success" Tara Brook recommends the use the powerful tool of visualization to help you imagine with your minds-eye what your dreams and goals can be.