With the new year in full swing, some of you may have decided to join a coworking space as an alternative to working from home. Speaking as someone who has been going to a coworking space for two years, I love it. However, it’s not without it’s downsides. Depending on your coworking space, you may […]
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If you provide customer service at your job it’s not always a bed of roses. Working with the public can be frustrating at times. You may have to help customers who are difficult to deal with if not down-right rude. At times, however, your coworkers can be nearly as challenging. They may purposefully exclude you […]
The gig economy is alive and well. Many individuals are ditching the typical nine to five workday and pursuing careers in freelancing. There are two types of freelancers. Those who work a side job to make a supplemental income and those who take on freelancing full-time. Becoming a full-time freelancer is a much more daunting […]
It’s no secret that stress can cause many unwanted health issues both mentally and physically. No one wants to feel stressed but it happens from time to time. When you’re an entrepreneur, the chances of getting stressed out often increase, unfortunately. It’s important to know how to reduce your stress levels and have a better […]
When it comes to scheduling meetings you typically have plenty of options. Phone, Skype, their office, the coffee shop, the list goes on. When you finally get in touch with that potential client it’s up to you to win them over in that first meeting. If possible you need to get them in a face […]
As a business coach, a lot of what I do is helping people with sales meetings. After all, if they don’t know how to sell, then they can’t make money. I know that may be hard for some of you to hear, but it’s the truth. That being said, I’ve come to notice how some […]
Undeniably, calendars are an important part of our daily lives. We set appointments and meetings, schedule personal events, and plan celebrations all around our calendars. Calendars, like clocks, provide order and structure to our lives in a uniform way. In short they tell us what is going on as well as the where and the […]
As your business grows, so will your team along with your payroll. It’s important to have skilled and dependable people to outsource tasks to so your business can continue running smoothly. One of the most common solutions is to hire a freelancer. Freelancers are contract workers who can negotiate a contract with based on your […]
After a week spent eating delicious meals, spending time with family and exchanging gifts with friends, it can be hard to get back into the swing of things. Don’t worry though — using these simple morning hacks can make it a whole lot easier. While working at a desk might not seem like the most […]
Part of running a business is knowing how to organize your time. This includes moments when you are extremely busy and also moments when you’re not so busy. One of the things that throw people off is when meetings get canceled. Suddenly they find themselves with an extra hour or two and don’t know what […]