Advice For The Young At Heart
How Small Businesses Can Pack More Punch
To stand a chance of winning the hearts and minds of consumers, small businesses need to take advantage of their nimbleness, flexibility and agility to outwit and outmaneuver the bigger boys. Walter Lim suggests a few ways.
The Best Way To Validate Your Idea? Ask The Right Questions.
So how can you transform your idea into a sustainable business? Ask the right questions.
9 Unlikely Entrepreneurs Who Changed The Market
Some entrepreneurs want to do something that's never been done before, while others want to build upon existing business niches or ideas and become a strong competitor. Here are nine unlikely entrepreneurs who changed the market.
Finding A Mentor To Better Your Business
Finding a business mentor isn’t a difficult undertaking, but is one that requires you to be thorough and unrelenting – you get what you give type deal. Sara Fletcher offers some suggestions.
11 Fears That Hold Women Back
The best way to combat any fear is to hit it head on, keep moving forward and stay focused on achieving your goal. Here are 11 common fears that hold people back from what they desire personally and professionally.
On Goal Setting
Author of "Beautiful Ambition: My Secrets to Love, Happiness & Success" Tara Brooke suggests some ways to set goals so as to keep on track for success.
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.
Young Entrepreneurs Can Teach ‘Old Business Dogs’ Some New Tricks
It wasn’t so long ago that the idea of teenagers earning “weekend money” typically involved taking out the garbage, having a paper route or asking, “Do you want fries with that?” Today, some teens are doing much more than earning roller skating money: they are creating wealth online and doing it on their own terms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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).
[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.
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 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 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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.