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What Is Financial Planning and Why Is it So Important? Financial planning is the process of evaluating your current financial circumstances and determining your financial goals; both short term and long term. The next step is to create a strategy to ensure these goals are achieved. The process of financial planning is ongoing and has many different facets. Whether you’re …
Preparing for an upcoming project is an exciting, albeit daunting, time. The reason why it can be exciting is that it can be viewed as a fresh start. On the other hand, it can be daunting as it is a new project with new expectations and requirements. Something worth considering before undertaking a new project is collaborating with external partners. Collaboration …
Small business owners are the lifeblood of any economic landscape, and we all owe them a debt of gratitude for their hard work and dedication to achieving success. Financial management is an essential component in running a successful small business – it helps maximize working capital, minimize costs, ensure long-term stability, take advantage of tax deductions, and plan for future …
There are times when downsizing a business space makes perfect sense. Maybe your production has suddenly slowed down, for instance, and your space is just too big for what you need or too expensive at the moment. Or maybe you have moved a portion of your workforce off-site and don’t need as much space anymore. In some cases, moving could …
We spend a significant portion of our working week sending, reading, and receiving letters and emails, many of which might not even be relevant. While correspondence – both physical and virtual – is a vital cog in every business, it can also be responsible for a great deal of wasted time. Email can prove distracting to your employees, preventing them …
Global inflation has caused significant money troubles for many of us, and such worries consume us at work. Three out of four employees reported that financial problems negatively affect their work and personal lives. When a heavy external factor such as this takes over our minds, we cannot be our best selves in the workplace. In these critical moments, it’s …
When it comes to any industry, various business events are held regularly. These events benefit everyone involved, including the businesses, employees, the event holder, and the industry as a whole. For starters, they help companies get their employees under one umbrella, allowing them to inspire and refresh their vision. This helps boost their output and will enable them to connect …
When you’re applying for a job at a large organization, the application process can seem quite impersonal. With online applications that just go into the HR system, it often seems like your application has vanished into thin air. Who are you supposed to follow up with? Have they seen your application? Applying for jobs in this manner can seem daunting, …
Unpaid internships are a reality for many people entering the workforce. In 2014, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that 61% of graduating seniors had held at least one internship prior to graduation; 46.5% of those internships were unpaid. People take internships to “get their foot in the door” in the company or field they aspire to …
Sometimes you find yourself in a boring job. The days seem monotonous, and you don’t look forward to going to work each morning. While you’re at the office, you can’t stop staring at the clock, waiting for your shift to be over. You feel like you’re wasting your days away and that you’re not using your brain on the job. …
We all agree that today’s job market can be tough. Nearly all of us have gone through grueling months of applications, interviews, and networking for the sake of our careers. And we all have friends who have faced the same job hunting struggles. Naturally, we want to help each other out where we can: We give our friend a heads …
The recent pandemic has changed our way of living and disturbed our daily routine. As everything is going online – including classes, shopping, and working – this situation has created stress in people in very drastic ways and affected their health. With our busy lives and the pandemic, stress has become ubiquitous. Most men have anxiety, but they do not …
How do you get noticed by hiring managers? In this virtual world of anonymity, it may seem hard to make your application stand out. However, you can create interest and be noticed. Here are some basic tips to get you started and land that job. 1. LinkedIn & Resumes If you apply via LinkedIn or online, attach a resume. Although …
Since the Great Recession hit in 2007, finding a job has been a lot harder than it was in years past. Youth unemployment was at 8.9% in August 2017, which is to say nothing of underemployment experienced by young workers, with 51% of millennials reporting underemployment. Even worse, in New York City, young people are earning 20% less than previous generations. Right now you …
Regardless of your role, your attitude and willingness to work with others is worth 50% of your position. These two attributes contribute more to the perception of your co-workers, supervisors, and management than any other skill. They give you a winning edge for promotions and leadership opportunities. Attitude is prevalent in your every action. A positive, enthusiastic attitude encourages and …
Reentering the workforce after recently becoming a mom can seem like a monumental task—especially when the job market is competitive. Adjusting to the new challenges of motherhood on its own is a huge change, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed when it’s time to begin a job search in earnest. However, there are some concrete steps you can take to …
Have you ever wondered which jobs will stand the test of time? If you have, then you’d not be surprised to hear that many of the jobs that are currently trending will not exist in the next two to five decades. Some of these jobs are fading away and will be completely gone as early as 2030. The key factors …
Most of us have experienced at least one terrible job. Being in a toxic environment can be crushing, and your fight or flight instincts kick in: It’s time to find a new job. We’ve been there. Finding a way out of a toxic working environment can be difficult, and you may feel trapped as you search for a position elsewhere. …
When it comes to advancing in the workplace, people often talk about long journeys of climbing the corporate ladder and having to start small. But while there is something to be said for gaining valuable experiences and learning the ropes of a job gradually, does this have to be the case all the time? Is it possible to quickly climb the …
For new moms, the choice to stay at home with their babies is a tough one. There are pressures that weigh down on the new mother from all angles. A post on “The Biggest Surprise About Going Back to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom” talked about the reality of moms who are going back into the work force: On …