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May 2018

Starting Your Own Business - Zinny Factor
Entrepreneur's Workplace

Planning to Run Your Own Business? Here Are the Need to Knows

The employee life (aka 9 to 5) is slowly changing these days as more and more people head toward the versatility of running their own business or having flexible time in their place of work. You have to make sure you have a plan if this is something that interests you.

It’s not as easy as simply deciding you’re going to become a small business owner. There is a process that needs to be taken into account and thought carefully about.

If you are planning to run your own company you really need to think hard about what that entails, and how many different elements come into play with regards to running your own company. Think about launching a brand new startup.

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Avoid a job loss Lay off - Zinny Factor
Career Change, Entrepreneur's Workplace, Getting Ahead

3 Skills To Focus On To Avoid Getting Laid Off

Emerging technology is making certain jobs dispensable and getting some folks laid off which is quite understandable. If these tools will be able to improve productivity and reduce costs then it’s only good business for companies.

It’s important to consistently improve your skills and if necessary, undergo a reskill to avoid lay offs. As new technologies continue to involve, it has inadvertently opened the doors to new job opportunities.

If you are open to equipping yourself with any of these tech skills or at least, skills that can be applied to the business aspect of utilizing such technologies, you will be able to avert the loom of getting laid off.

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Meal Prepping 101 Leave The Kitchen- Zinny Factor
Lifestyle

Meal Prepping 101: How To Cook Faster As a Busy Worker

In this article we’ll be sharing how to improve your meal prepping skills so that you can leave the kitchen ASAP especially when you just don’t have time and you really need to eat well too.

We’ll also be sharing tips to help you cook faster. Meal prepping is basically preparing your meals ahead of time for the week or day.

There are so many individuals in this world and like they say, variety is the spice of life. While some may love cooking, others absolutely don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen.

Many workers have so many other things they want to do in a day and if cooking isn’t one of your strongest points, that’s totally fine! After all, this is a ‘no judgement zone’.

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How to Not Gain Weight From Free Snacks - Zinny Factor - Copy
Lifestyle

How Not To Gain 10 lbs From Free Work Snacks

Working for big companies sound like a dream. Amazing perks like dry cleaning and delicious food and snacks are always available. The problem becomes when you live at work and start grazing on snacks. One solution is to exercise more in order to stick to your eating plan.

Here are some surefire tips to fit in more exercise into the typical sedentary work lifestyle in order to help keep your snacking habit under control at work.

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Money Tips for Employees - Zinny Factor
Lifestyle

8 Money Tips for Employees

It is no doubt that one of the complaints many employees have is that they don’t have enough money or that their salary isn’t good enough. Sure, if your salary is on average terrible (after doing your research), then you should look for another opportunity or employer that values you and knows your worth.

If not, your best bet is to see how you can maximize your earnings to attain financial stability.

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Things to Take Note of As New Immigrant Canada- Zinny Factor
The Immigrant Worker

Key Things That Affect Your Life As a New Immigrant

Being a new immigrant is no easy feat and we’ll continue to touch different matters related to immigration. When I meet people for the first time, they usually want to know where I come from.

Some people say my accent sounds French, which is strange to me. But irrespective, I don’t regret being an immigrant, I believe it’s changed my perspective and notion of life in many ways.

That explains why I share my knowledge with you all because I’m of the opinion that someone out there might learn one or two things. Scratch that – I believe someone will be wise enough to learn from some of my mistakes and not have to go repeat them.

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Network the right way - Zinny Factor
Career Change, Entrepreneur's Workplace, Getting Ahead

Tips to Keep in Mind to Network the Right Way

Have you ever thought to yourself “oh, I should really try to network more and maybe I’ll grow my career?” Did you know that eighty-five percent of jobs are filled through networking?

If you’re an entrepreneur or freelancer that works alone, coworking has become the go-to means for networking as it helps you meet colleagues that share the same goals. It equally minimizes any form of depression as a result of loneliness.

We hear how networking is of importance and you’ll be brave if you haven’t subconsciously compared yourself to someone who in your words has been able to attain success through networking.

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Secrets of Confidence at Work - Zinny Factor
Career Change, Getting Ahead, Getting Started

The Secrets To Becoming More Confident At Work

Do you struggle with confidence issues at work? We’ll share the secrets. A lack of confidence is a common issue in the workplace, especially in industries where there is tough competition and the pressure to succeed.

While there is no overnight solution to becoming a more confident person, there are things you can do to help you work on your career confidence and become better equipped for what life has to throw at you.

Learn the secrets of becoming more confident at work and watch as your career blossoms.

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Home Business - Zinny Factor
Entrepreneur's Workplace

Five Home Businesses for Extroverts

If you enjoy the buzz of the office, but it takes too long to commute, or you have to look after family members or kids, you might be sitting on the fence whether or not you should start working from home and setting up your own business.

You might have heard stories about people who are bored with sitting in front of the computer all day and not having anyone to talk to. The good news is that there are plenty of jobs that will allow you to communicate with others and get the buzz out of your work. Find a few ideas below.

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