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Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.
Creating Peaceful Time in a Noisy Office
Working in utter silence isn’t a privilege most people have. This is especially true when you work in a busy office. The sound of business thriving isn’t exactly pleasant on the ears. Luckily, there are lots of ways that workers and employers can deal with the noise and make their office into a relatively peaceful place to work.
By Emily Wilson6 years ago in Journal
What's the Most Effective Kind of Advertising for Your Business?
Having a solid advertising plan is important for businesses that are just starting out as well as businesses that have been around for a while. Since your customers are your main concern when trying to run a successful business it's important that you have effective ways of finding those customers and getting their attention in the first place. Finding the most effective type of advertising for your business begins with analyzing and understanding your business and the customer's it serves. Every business is different in its own way and needs to be treated as such in order to get the full potential out of your advertising endeavors. The top four most effective advertising techniques include mobile advertising, newspaper, television commercials and social media.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Journal
Distractions at Work
We have all been there when work is slow, there are no projects that need attention to, there are no customers in the store or there are no pending appointments. Whatever the case may be, distractions at work are bound to happen. So, do you give in to those distractions or try and find a way out of the slump?
By Marissa Hall7 years ago in Journal
You're Living All Over Me
In the 12 years I have been working as a high-demand, self-employed music teacher, I have garnered a lot of unexpected lessons which I have been able to apply throughout my career with confidence and success.I see a much higher volume of clients in an intimate setting on a daily and weekly basis than most normal job positions, which has led me into some interesting relationship dynamics for better and for worse.
By Alaina Musich7 years ago in Journal
Working From Home? Get Dressed!
Not every writer finds it stimulating to work from a cafe or airport terminal. Granted, sometimes we are forced to work in those areas. However, for a lot of us, our days spent being creative are at home. And though this post is geared towards writers, there are a growing number of people working from home in the modern age. This is great! Autonomy sparks creativity, and prompts us to find what works for us and what doesn’t, but we can develop some unhealthy habits that don’t promote productivity—namely, not getting dressed.
By S. Eliza Gregory7 years ago in Journal
The Pros and Cons of Dictation
If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for new and innovative ways to improve your writing. At times it’s not directly related to the craft itself. Sometimes it just has to do with your own efficiency and time management. One thing I like to do in order to save time is utilize dictation software to increase my writing pace.
By S. Eliza Gregory7 years ago in Journal
The Importance of Online Reviews
In today’s world, ordering online is a major key component in the world of business. As computers evolved over the years in shape, size, and power, we as a society now have access to whatever it is we want just by opening up a web browser or an app on our phone. Having things on-demand has become part of our lifestyle regardless of the industry. However, the quality of service is still valued by customers of all walks of life. Therefore, speed and quality of service both have the ability to make or break any business. The transportation and delivery industry plays a vital role in any company that sells goods online. From shopping on eBay and Amazon to getting our weekly or monthly groceries, ordering online is becoming a major practice in almost every household. It allows us to have more time to do things that will benefit our psychological and physical wellbeing. It’s not about being lazy, rather than using and managing our time wisely. With all that in place come the online reviews.
By Spencer Jean-Mary7 years ago in Journal
Streamline Your Writing by Eliminating These 10 Useless Words and Phrases
Weak writing is the bane of any content marketer’s existence. The average reader decides within eight seconds whether to continue reading or click away. Someone who is irritated by a piece of writing isn’t going to continue reading to get to your product. You can have fantastic marketing, a beautiful website with perfect SEO, and your project will still fail if the writing isn’t up to par.
By Cheyenne Leo7 years ago in Journal
