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Ideas for Your First Blog Post!
So, you've finally done it! You got your blog up and running! After hours and hours of trying to get that first page exactly how you want it, you hit publish! And then you realize... What the heck am I going to write about?! What will my first post be about? Just like my home page, my first post has to be perfect! The first readers on my site are going to be reading this post. I gotta wow them.
By Sarah7 years ago in Journal
The Looming Death of Sears
Sears is now a penny stock! Just let that sink in for a minute (and really, really sorry if you are unlucky enough to actually be a Sears stockholder!). This not only means that the companies stock has fallen to an all-time low, but that it could soon be delisted from the NASDAQ—making it harder to trade Sears Holdings stock for those who may actually want—or are brave enough—to do so!
By David Wyld7 years ago in Journal
Helpful Advice for Ridesharing Drivers: Part 2
These apps have been tested before writing this article. Some may enhance your experience, while others will pay you in cash or gift cards. I caution those with slower phones or have limited bandwidth. Some can drastically affect the performance of your device.
By Angel F7 years ago in Journal
Are You a Good Customer?
Everyone interacts with customer service representatives almost on a daily basis, whether you are calling your insurance company or picking up food through the drive thru.
By Kay 8157 years ago in Journal
When Is Something Worth Letting Go?
The Buffalo Bills were down 28-6 against the Los Angeles Chargers when one of their players walked off the field during halftime. Later on that evening that player—Vontae Davis—made an announcement on social media that he was retiring.
By Eric Burdon7 years ago in Journal
Surviving Professional Writing & Editing
If you’re preparing to launch into a career as a writer, start embracing the editing process. Because you’re going to be doing it a lot once you have a position as a writer or editor.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA7 years ago in Journal
How to Write Your First Feature Film
How to write a script for your film: In this article you will not learn about the three arc structure, this is not an official course in screenwriting of any kind, this is how I went from my first script being dull and boring to my second script being way more interesting and entertaining.
By Adrian A. Pedrin V.7 years ago in Journal
Why Would I Join Inktober?
Just two days now until it happens. Excited? Yes.Extremely anxious? Yes It's Inktober time again! For two years now I've participated in Inktober, I even wrote a post about it last year on whether it is something worth joining or not.
By 'Toto' (Aleksina Teto)7 years ago in Journal
Starting my Own Business at 19 (Pt. 3)
This is the most important lesson I ever learnt about running a business. More importantly about me as a person and how I treated myself:
By Faith Stratton7 years ago in Journal
Antics of a Line Cook, Part 1
Working in restaurants has given me many colorful experiences. I love cooking and the wonderful things I get to create with my own two hands. But when I first started in that type of world, I had no clue what was really ahead of me. Even after 11 years of working in the restaurant industry, I am still met with surprises.
By Lucy Loe7 years ago in Journal
My Dream
For as long as I can care to remember I have wanted to own my own business. I couldn't figure out just what I wanted to sell, but I have always wanted to start something, run it just the way I wanted, be in charge for once. I have failed at quite a few things in my life, my last failure was that I worked for an established vape mod company. They had goals and quotas, but never shared that information with me, so they decided to end their relationship with me. I am fed up with looking for a job, working under someone who is more interested in money than the customers and being under a management structure that says they are approachable and team oriented but do not give you enough time to form relationships with businesses so they can be repeat customers.
By Eric Wilkerson7 years ago in Journal
7 Things I Learned as a Traveling Salesperson
A chef by trade, I was feeling frustrated and burnt out this summer. So I quit my job and took an offer from a company that does roadshows at Sam's Club. It was an exciting opportunity, and I had always wanted to be good at direct sales. Selling pots and pans, while traveling all across the country, seemed like a great way to go about it.
By Emily Rochester7 years ago in Journal