Story provided by Entrepreneur – If you want to launch and grow a business, chances are you’re going to have to put words on the page. Probably many words on many pages. Which means there’s no room for saying you “hate writing” or “can’t write.” In many cases, the more important the writing task, the more … Continue reading
Story provided by Entrepreneur – You have a powerful idea for the next big thing, but before you sell it to anyone, you have to get it all down on paper. It’s time to make a business plan. How do you know if you’re headed in the right direction? Washington State University created an infographic that provides … Continue reading
Story provided by Youtern – We hear a lot about communication, leadership, problem solving… and so many other soft skills. And for good reason. Those skills are among the most in-demand by many employers. However, there are seven soft skills that, while not discussed as often as their popular counterparts, make all the difference. These … Continue reading
Story provided by Overplugged (written by David Ryan Polgar) – Getting ready for your big job interview, you pick out your nicest professional attire. You spend extra time making sure not a single hair is out of place. Your shoes are shined. You remind yourself to sit up straight. Now, you open the door to … Continue reading
Story provided by Harvin Consulting (written by Dana Taylor of Intelligent Ethos) – Almost all business owners with business partners have conflicted relationships with those partners. They do not agree on the definition of valuable day-to-day business activities. They differ on the meaning of commitment to the business, and they do not respect or appreciate how the other demonstrates said … Continue reading
Story provided by Market Watch – While American families have more money saved for college than they did last year, it’s still not nearly enough — and they’re saving incorrectly, advisors say. Only half of all families with children under 18 save any money for college (down from 62% in 2009), but among that group, … Continue reading