March 2019

How To Get Started With Your Business Idea

March 29, 2019

When you first start to think about setting up your own business idea, it can be really exciting. Whether you’re someone that has been wanting to do this for years, or you have only just started to think about it, you might just want to get things started as much as you can. But when you don’t have any business experience or you have not really thought about how this is going to work, it’s hard for you to work out where to start.

However, you will find that it’s definitely a lot simpler than it may seem. You just need to break everything down, take it step by step, and everything will be started before you know it.

by Zinny

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Entrepreneur's Workplace, Getting Ahead

Making Music a Career

March 28, 2019

Setting up your own business is hard enough especially when it’s in the music industry. There’s so much to consider from your accounting needs, to your marketing plan, not to mention the manufacturing and selling of the product or service you’re offering.

This is challenging enough in the regular business world but when you’re a creative person trying to market your music, this can be made ten times harder. In this short guide we take a look at what it takes to start off in the music industry, if you’re not lucky enough to win a TV talent show.

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Getting Ahead

How To Get A Raise And Promotion

March 22, 2019

One of the things ambitious workers look out for is career progression in whatever form it may come. A promotion which often comes with a raise is no exception and this is a form of motivation for many workers.

If you’ve been working in a role for a long time with no change to your salary, you might become bored and depressed on the job. A new challenge is an opportunity for a fresh start and spark, but how can you achieve this – a raise?

by Zinny

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Career Change, Getting Ahead

Potent Career Strategies for Women

March 20, 2019

In the US, nearly 50% of the workforce is a woman, but they hold only 25% of senior roles. The times when the words women and career did not go together have long gone, but for some companies that still holds true. Women have had to fight hard to achieve the advancements they have, but there are still huge problems with gender diversity that need to be addressed.

Despite many challenges the general opinion seems to be that more women are becoming successful. More of them are taking top positions and there are more businesses owned by women in the US than ever before. This is all good news, but women still have to fight hard for every job and promotion. If you are looking for a new job or a promotion with the current business, hopefully, the tips below will help you to achieve your goals.

by Zinny

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Getting Ahead, Getting Started

10 Things You Must Avoid in Front of Your Manager

March 18, 2019

Multiple global studies have revealed that 79% of people who quit their jobs mark “lack of appreciation” as the main reason for the switch or because of a bad manager. When your work isn’t cherished, you don’t feel the motivation to perform to the best of your abilities. But it is actually quite difficult to keep your managers happy and satisfied with your performance.

It is hard for the employees to realize the toughness of a manager’s duty. This is because they are unaware of the challenges which these managers encounter on a day-to-day basis. By realizing what it’s like to be a manager, you can actually be more valuable to him than a burden.

If you are inclined to make the life of your manager easier and wish to score a good reputation in his eyes, here are some of the things which you must not do in front of him.

by Charles Scholle

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Job Search, The Immigrant Worker

How To Ace An Interview As An Immigrant

March 14, 2019

Preparing for an interview can seem daunting. At one point or the other in the progression of your career, you’ll get to a point where you have to get interviewed. Being an immigrant or a newcomer doesn’t make it any easier. But how do you get comfortable enough to feel confident during your interview as an immigrant?

As a newcomer it can be challenging, so in this article you’ll find a couple of tips to help you feel ready for what to expect. As much as we’ll be digging into how being a new comer can affect your interview process, this article won’t be complete without first taking note of a few pointers when it comes to interviews in general. The first tip highlights this.

by Zinny

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Entrepreneur's Workplace

Start Emphasizing The Human Side Of Your Business

March 13, 2019

Many modern business owners are starting to emphasize embrace ethical values throughout their branding and the culture of their companies. This is because consumers make a bigger connection with brands that are people-centric, and recent years have shown that it can really drive a business into the public eye.

For instance, Google has completely dominated the search engine marketplace for decades, but

has recently started to gain massive popularity because of its environmental message (it plants a tree for every search made). If you want to gain success then you should start emphasizing the human side of your business. The following suggestions might give you some ideas to help you achieve this.

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Career Change, Entrepreneur's Workplace, Getting Started

Protecting Yourself When Starting In A Controversial Field

March 11, 2019

Every single human on the face of the planet is different. Whether you have things in common with someone else or not, it is just about impossible to find a person who will agree with you when it comes to every issue. This might make you appear controversial.

In some cases, people will feel very passionate about issues, acting in ways which other people would consider too extreme. Of course, though, you will also find those who feel strongly about something without any real cause. As a small business person working a potentially controversial field, learning how to handle this is a crucial part of the work you do.

by Zinny

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Inspiration, Lifestyle

We Need to Talk More About Mental Health And Finding A Therapist

March 4, 2019

Mental health discussion has been a huge topic of late including the need to speak with a therapist. It’s real and needs to be discussed because it’s invisible. And just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there.

Do you often go to work and feel a huge burden on your shoulders? Do you feel as though you are mentally incapable of changing your predicament? Or are you dealing with anxiety? These are just a few signs to encourage you to take care of YOU.

Knowing more about your psyche can be a gateway to discovering your strengths and with this knowledge, you can be able to use your emotions to empathize with colleagues or clients. Feeling authentic and open at work has been reported to lead to better performance, employee retention, engagement, and improved wellbeing.

by Zinny

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Entrepreneur's Workplace, Side Hustle Series

Building A Supportive Network Around Your Creative Passion

March 1, 2019

If you were to believe the romantic representation in the media, you might think that embarking in a creative career – full-time or as a side hustle – can be liberating and empowering.

While there is no denying that your creative passion can isolate you from your community. Being creative, it’s ultimately using your soul as a product on the market. Needless to say, it can be a solitary and challenging experience that forces you to question your sense of self-worth when you’re rejected.

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How To Get Started With Your Business Idea

Making Music a Career

How To Get A Raise And Promotion

Potent Career Strategies for Women

10 Things You Must Avoid in Front of Your Manager

How To Ace An Interview As An Immigrant

Start Emphasizing The Human Side Of Your Business

Protecting Yourself When Starting In A Controversial Field

Building A Supportive Network Around Your Creative Passion

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