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Business Attire: How Industry Style is Changing
If Steve Jobs would have worn a suit and tie, we would have never had apple. Why is it that all the best minds in the world tend to go against the current and develop their own systems? Maybe it is because nature creates these people every once in a while in order to change industries to adapt to the times. For that reason, in this article we will be discussing the topic of business attire and how the industry is changing as a whole.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in Journal
Steps to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
When you talk to most people, their dream would be to be their own boss. This requires a lot of hard work and dedication. You probably know someone who owns their own business, but it does not really work out and they jump from new idea to new idea.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Journal
What Do Background Checks Show?
Whether your business is small or large, you will likely need to hire new employees at some point in your business’s lifespan. Up to 40 percent of job applicants lie to some degree on their résumés. Not surprisingly, studies show a 4.8 percent rise in background searches since 2014. As a business owner, you may want to take advantage of an online service to run a thorough and free background check before extending a formal offer to a potential employee. But what does a background check consist of?
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Journal
3 Best Practices for Effective Call Center Management
Working in a call center can be very demanding. Agents handle a large amount of stress, which can quickly become taxing and put pressure on performance. With effective call center management, however, the pressures of the role can be alleviated. Consider some best practices to empower employees, increase customer loyalty, and streamline daily operations.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Journal
5 Tips for Starting a Construction Business
You decided to start a business on your own and you simply went for the construction business, or you have worked in that industry for years and now you want to become independent? Regardless of the motifs, the good news is, the construction business is booming. If you are new to all of this, what’s crucial is your determination. The road to success will be filled with ups and downs, but with the right attitude and by making informed decisions, you can land many projects. But first things first—in order to build a global construction business, you first need to start somewhere.
By Marie Nieves7 years ago in Journal
How to Attract New Customers to Your Coffee Place
Running a coffee place might be fun, but it’s not always easy. This is especially true today when so many coffee shops are coming to life. People love socializing and they love good coffee, but it can be rather tricky getting them to choose your cafe and not someone else’s. You could have the best coffee ever, but without good tactics for attracting customers, you won’t get very far. With these tips, your coffee shop is bound to be full once more.
By Hannah Thomas7 years ago in Journal













