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Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.

Why You Should Consider Office Renovation
Are you pondering over whether or not to renovate your company office? Well, you are doing the right thing. Office renovation is monumental and expensive, but it can be a great investment when done right. Your employees, potential investors, clients, and everyone that sets foot in that refurbished office will definitely appreciate your genuine effort to take the company to another level.
By Flora Mayer6 years ago in Journal
Tips for Growing Your Small Business This Holiday Season
This article provides small business owners with a few easy, effective ways to grow their business during this busy time of year from Kim Spalding, global product director for small business ads for Google.
By David Wyld6 years ago in Journal
What Is a Market Product Grid and Why Should You Use One?
A market product grid helps companies plot out their growth strategy and visualize the risks associated with expansion. It can help key leaders make decisions around product development, distribution, marketing, and even hiring. The matrix was initially published by Harvard Business Review and has since become a core teaching at business schools all over the world. Here’s what you need to know about a market product grid, and how to use one to initiate your growth strategy.
By Amanda Hughes6 years ago in Journal
8 Methods to Motivate a Team
In today’s society, we’re all part of a team. With business evolving slowly to offering more collaborative spaces, we are uncovering a lot about teams.
By Eric Burdon6 years ago in Journal
6 Easy Tips to Create a Return Policy Your Customers Will Love
In every business, especially if it's a product-based system, a return policy is a must. Not only that the model should have it, but the policy should be effective.
By Marquis M6 years ago in Journal
The Price of Freedom
"Do you have time for a quick chat?" This is rarely a good thing to get from your Department Head out of the blue. It usually means you are about to get a lot more work or a lot more free time. Based on the fact I was getting this request late afternoon on a Friday, I took an educated guess it would be the latter.
By James Timberlake6 years ago in Journal
Why I Stopped Working for "The Man"
I've sort of been tiptoeing around this for a fair while now. But, to be honest, I think my anger has subsided. I feel no further connection with the workplace and if anything, I feel as if I can write with ambivalence towards the matter these days. There's no major hard feelings to any people I worked with. There's no hit list on a scrunched up piece of paper in the back of my wallet. There's just an old lifeline, and a new one.
By Jord Tury6 years ago in Journal
6 Secrets to Great Paintings
It's a struggle to get a great painting, you work at it for hours even days and still can't seem to get that beautiful finished professional look, but if you do these 6 things you will be amazed at the end results and you will be proud of your work finally.
By Allison Prior6 years ago in Journal
Combat Writer’s Block
NaNoWriMo is something I’ve tried to participate in every year. Every year, I fail pretty hard at even approaching that 50,000 word count we all aspire to. I pick at bits and pieces of short stories and novels, never quite hitting the mark on any of them. Now, at the halfway mark of this year, I find myself ahead of schedule in the mid to high 20k range for my word count on a novel I literally conceived on November 1st.
By Sam6 years ago in Journal
Effective Ways to Train New Employees
Although you may be pleased because you’ve found the perfect new hire to fill a pivotal role on your team, the selection process is only half the battle. In order for your new employee to acclimate to the workplace and successfully contribute to the group, it’s vital that he receives the proper training. With sufficient education, resources and leadership, your newest staff member will become a seasoned veteran in no time.
By Damien Justus6 years ago in Journal
Creating the Perfect Workplace Culture at Your Bike Shop
A good bike shop can feel like a true community hub. Experienced cyclists give advice to new riders, people get repairs for their trusty bikes and prospective customers search for the perfect cycle to serve as their primary mode of transportation. A bike shop should be lively and exciting, with something to offer for everyone. That vibe can be damaged, however, if your store doesn't have good workplace culture.
By Robert Cordray6 years ago in Journal
When to Use a Pen Name
When I wrote my very first “book,” I had no idea whether or not a single person would buy it. What I did know is that under no circumstances did I want my mom or kids or neighbors to buy it. Not only was the content a bit too steamy for the average grandma next door, but it was also just controversial enough that I wasn’t sure how my employer or the kids’ teachers would respond.
By Kris Kendall6 years ago in Journal