Why are some businesses successful while others simply can’t cut it? While there are numerous variables that affect the success of a small business, one of the most important elements of a successful business – and one you can’t overlook, regardless of industry or business type – is its organizational structure. If you’re not well organized, if you’re not ready for anything (including change), and if your team is constantly overwhelmed, it will be very difficult to make it in the long … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Starting Your Freelance Career Quickly
Many people spend their lifetimes trying to start a freelance career. But it doesn’t need to be that way. The obstacles preventing you from starting your career might vary. You might make excuses and not want to leave the comfort of your 9 to 5 job. Or you might fear the uncertainty of the life of a freelancer and feel it’s not the right time. The truth is, you’ll never be 100% ready. So leave all your excuses behind, and focus on the steps below if you truly want to start making … [Read more...]
5 Expensive Pension Mistakes That Are More Common Than You Think
A common concern among today’s youth is whether or not they’re saving enough for their retirement. Do you have an employer who matches your contributions to a pension plan? And have you been regularly contributing to it? If so, you’re already miles ahead of many other 30-somethings who haven’t yet started contributing to a pension. Many of today’s young professionals are self-employed, and organizing a pension plan is much more difficult for them. Retirement might be a long way away, … [Read more...]
No Time to Delay – Move Your Website to HTTPS Now!
If you own a website, you’ve probably heard or seen that most popular websites are gradually moving from HTTP to HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure). What you might not know is why. Secure websites are becoming more important than ever and for good reason. Putting the "S" at the end of HTTP adds an extra level of security to your site. You can make this addition by using an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), which establishes an encrypted link between a web server and a … [Read more...]
Using a Personal Cell Phone, at Your Employer’s Request, Is a Good Thing (and Why)
For many people, the line between their personal and work lives becomes blurry at times throughout their careers. One of the most common ethical issues that people face today is whether it is ok to use their personal cell phones for work on behalf of their employers. It is inevitable that you will be faced with this choice. Without a doubt, it is a good idea to evaluate where you stand on the issue and also understand its benefits. Why? There are actually quite a few advantages for … [Read more...]
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