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What Is a Web-Based Call Center
In these days of unprecedented technological growth, things are moving faster than many of us can keep up. For years, some companies have been reluctant to embrace change, while others have been able to see the value in trying something new.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Journal
How to Choose Software Tools for Your Business
Small businesses are the backbone of the Americans economy. They're massive drivers of employment, and they outnumber large corporations by more than 1,000 to one. But the small business owners and managers who run these businesses don't get to rest easy by virtue of their important role in the American economy. On the contrary—small business owners always seem to have their hands full.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Journal
How to Be a Writer
Believe it or not, I started writing a few years ago. I had the poetry and storytelling bug at a young age though. It took me a long time to actually share my writing and consider publishing. I know a lot of potential writers have the same flame in their heart that I had for my whole life, so this one is for you.
By Lidia Longorio7 years ago in Journal
How to Know When to Hire an HR Person
Eventually, that changes. When a business grows, it’s inevitable that HR duties expand beyond what someone can handle in addition to their primary role. Hiring becomes more complex. Employees need training and feedback on their performance. There may even be issues that require in-depth knowledge of employment law. There's also the fact that the financial person will at some point become busy enough with their own duties that they are no longer able to dedicate time to HR functions as well.
By Linda Grandes7 years ago in Journal
Why Running a Gym Is More Difficult Than it Sounds
If you're interested in combining your love for fitness with your passion for entrepreneurship, opening a gym may be the ideal venture for you. However, before you jump into this type of investment, take the time to look at the biggest obstacles to success that this type of business faces. You may find the experience is more challenging than you expect.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Journal
Creativity, Culture, and the Factory Mindset
Creativity, Cultural Shift, Labour, Factories Getting labeled as creative, there's a motivation or pressure to always be creative. If you draw, write, craft, it "must spread into other avenues." In some cases, that is true. Thriving off creativity, normally something on my plate is creative, whether it's a drawing, a meal, or how I'm going to tie my shoelaces.
By 'Toto' (Aleksina Teto)7 years ago in Journal
What More Is There?
What is this life really about? For some, it is love. For some, it is a job. It could be many other things. But is that all? Most of us grow up in school for the first part of our lives, until we graduate high school. The people who choose college are there for at least four years. We graduate to get a job, and we work under people for rest of our short lives. Some of us make plenty through our hard work, and others barely make a living based upon their standards.
By Tyler Chevallier7 years ago in Journal
How to Decide if a Vacancy Is a Good Fit for You
Look at a job posting, walk into an interview, do your research on Google, and ask yourself if the vacancy is a good fit for you. There is more to consider than the fact you simply need a job. You also have to consider your future comfort and how your new job will affect your career long-term. Maybe you are cash poor and need a job right away, in which case, any job is right for you. Otherwise, you need to learn a few selection skills and a little bit of discretion if you are hoping to land a job that is a good fit for you.
By Joshua Thompson7 years ago in Journal
"By Any Means Necessary?"
Sometimes, when casually scrolling through your Facebook feed, you just stumble upon something that makes you silently say—or sometimes verbalize out loud—a one-word reaction. Sometimes, that is a "Wow!" Sometimes, it can be "Damn!" With, of course, far different meanings based on your intonation. Other times, it can simply be an expletive, and on occasion, that can be the only proper response.
By David Wyld7 years ago in Journal
The Best Tech Writing Tools, as Recommended by Tech Writers
On top of that, the very nature of technology means that it’s constantly changing, forcing tech writers to go out of their way to stay on top of the industry. This is true for other writers, but tech writers, in particular, have a tough time of it, and they often have to spend hours of their day carrying out research—and to adjust their fees accordingly.
By Joseph McLean7 years ago in Journal
