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How to Make Money by Cold Calling
I hate long introductions, so if you just want the "how," skip to the next section. If you're not convinced that cold calling is an effective way to help grow your business, I'd recommend reading the first section.
By Amber Mowatt7 years ago in Journal
Which Promising Career Is Best for You?
That is a pretty hard question to answer when you do not have a possible clue what you are meant to be or do! There comes a time where we all have to start somewhere. When most of us were young, we probably started working in a shop as a sales assistant or at a bar or a supermarket store. Those were or are the typical jobs to do when a majority of us look into making money. It’s a start, and it is the beginning of experiencing things since not all of us were born with a silver spoon in our mouths.
By Catia conceicao7 years ago in Journal
How to Get a Job with No Experience
It is not easy to get the job with no experience, but it is achievable. Here we will highlight some of the steps where you can stand out in the pile of the job application.
By Taimoor Sattar7 years ago in Journal
6 Tips on How to Get the Most Out of a Networking Event
Let's start with preparation. Dress up smart casual. Prepare business cards. Make a clear vision of what you want to achieve. Yes, it's nice to leave with 200 business cards but if all of them are useless, you failed. Why are you going to that event? Find investors? Find investments? Find clients? Find mentors? Mentees? New job? Are you going there to headhunt?
By Anna Dvorakova7 years ago in Journal
Self Publishing? Here's Why You Should!
(Before we begin, I am not at all saying self publishing and traditional publishing is better than the other. I am writing about my experiences doing both, for any writers out there who are also debating on the subject.)
By Edwin Betancourt Jr.7 years ago in Journal
How to Grow a Blog
Growing a blog is about a lot more than just followers and other metrics. Especially if you're blogging about particular niche area, engagement with the community in that niche matters. The more engaged you are with others, the more likely you are to grow a core group of followers who are highly engaged with your blog. Don't be surprised if, as your blog grows, a lot of your followers seem to forget your blog exists once they've clicked that follow button. Those people may boost your follower numbers, but they do nothing towards maintaining a lively community on your blog.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 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
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
10 Tried-And-True Ways to Make Money at Home
At one point or another, everyone has thought about trying to make money at home. The perks are plentiful, after all. When you work from home, you don’t have to wear office attire, you can watch your kids, and you maintain an overall better work-life balance in many situations.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Journal
How to Beat Trustpilot and Ensure Your Business' Reviews Come out on Top
Trustpilot is annoying to say the least, if you get negative reviews, even if they are unfair, you have almost no hope of having them removed. Trustpilot do not care about evidence, they don't care if the customer is being unreasonable or if they were threatening or abusive towards your staff.
By No One’s Daughter7 years ago in Journal
How to Gain Skills and Work Experience in Psychology
It can often be a challenge to find work experience in any field, but being on one of the most competitive courses in the country comes at a cost. With jobs straight out of university becoming rarer and rarer, students are increasingly needing to gain more experience in psychology in order to get ahead; and bag the job of their dreams. This article outlines some simple methods of getting work experience, that you can start right now!
By Emily Woods7 years ago in Journal
The Complete Guide to Prepare Teardrop Flags
Whether you’ve got an expo, open house, trade show or just want to advertise your business in a new and exciting way, teardrop flags are an excellent way to communicate quickly and efficiently with the customers who matter. One of the most versatile ways to market your brand, their height and impressive presence means they can’t be missed. While you may think design is simple, with so many unappealing, bland or cluttered flags in use, it appears that isn’t the case. Wondering how to prepare your own banners? You’ve come to the right place.
By Mark R7 years ago in Journal