Advice For The Young At Heart
The New American Dream: Why Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur Is The Only Way Out...
When half of college graduates can’t find jobs, and those of us who do have jobs can barely pay the bills, the system is clearly broken. Gregory Downing says the only solution is to shift to a whole new way of thinking about work and wealth. Here, he offers 15
surprisingly simple laws that can help anyone become a successful entrepreneur.
8 Career Mistakes New Grads Make (And How To Avoid Them)
Your career starts with baby steps and avoiding some of the common mistakes young workers make. If you follow these tips and stay away from some pitfalls, you’ll be in that corner office in no time.
8 Reasons Why Opportunity Never Knocks On Your Door
You feel like you do everything right. You work long hours. You’re at the boss’ beck and call. And yet, everyone around you seems to get richer and to gain more success, while you’re stuck in the same old cubicle. Vickie Milazzo explains what needs to change in order for you to reach wicked success.
10 Career Lessons We Can Learn From The Olympics
Here are 10 excellent career lessons that employees, managers, and business owners alike can take away from the Olympics. Hopefully they’ll inspire you to work just as hard for the career of your dreams as the Olympic athletes work for theirs.
15 Storytelling Techniques To Boost Your Career
Whether you are applying for a new job or are being interviewed for a promotion by your current employer, your chances of success can be greatly enhanced by transforming yourself from a walking set of skills into an unforgettable lead actor in your own play. Try these 15 storytelling techniques.
Taking Your First Gen Y Steps Down The Career Path
On behalf of those Millennials who earned their stripes in darker days of the recession, Kyle Lagunas has put together a list of what Gen Y really needs to know about taking the first steps down the career path.
25 Famously Successful People Who Started Off Freelancing
For many now-successful people, their path to glory started in freelancing. For all the freelancers out there, take heart in knowing these 25 sensations started out right where you are.
Youth Is No Advantage For Technology Entrepreneurship: Babson
Babson professors recently conducted a study called "Born Lucky? A Study Of The Birthdates And Ages Of Paradigm-Shifting Entrepreneurs", where they found that paradigm-shifting entrepreneurs in technology-based industries tend to be older than what we usually think.
10 Famous CEOs Who Think You Should Skip College
These 10 past and present CEOs, founders, and all-around corporate stars bear witness that you might be better off leap-frogging campus for the real world.
8 Career Practices Millennials Can Learn From Baby Boomers
Making an effort to learn career practices of those that have been in the workforce longer can prove an essential resource for those that are new to the business world. Consider these eight career practices that millennials can learn from baby boomers.
25 Important Pinterest Tips For Your Career
We've all heard about LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook's career power, but have you thought about what Pinterest could do for you? We share 25 tips that will help you make the most of the social sharing service, and maybe even make it possible to find a job or land a promotion.
7 Business Lessons Learned From “Celebrity Apprentice”
While you might not want to take any hair-care tips from the Donald Trump show, Celebrity Apprentice, there are plenty of other lessons to be taken away from the reality competition. Here are 7 of them.
8 Things Steve Jobs Learned After Getting Fired By Apple
Fast Company published excerpts from a series of interviews Steve Jobs did during his “hiatus” from Apple, and they offer some life lessons for anyone who has found themselves unemployed and wondering what exactly the future may hold.
Starting Up In Singapore (Part I) – Product/Market Fit
People say the important part of a Startup is its Team. For Jeffrey Paine of Battle Ventures, the Market is the most important followed closely by the Team who can execute, navigate and conquer that market.
4 Questions For Greater Success With Small Business Capitalization
Starting a new business or expanding an existing one often requires a capital investment. If you decide on getting a loan, here are four questions you need to ask.
Odd-Job Expert Offers Tips for Economic Survival
Bethany Mooradian, author of "I Got Scammed So You Don't Have To!: How to Find Legitimate Work at Home and Random Jobs in a Scamming Economy", says anyone can find extra ways to earn income from what they already know how to do.
100 Smart Ways To Invest Your Time When You’re Unemployed
There are hundreds of ways that you can improve yourself and develop as a person and a professional when when unemployed. Here, we share just a few of the many ways you can use your unemployment to your advantage and make every minute away from work count.
[Infographic] Are Internships Still Worthwhile?
So you're looking to gain some practical industry experience during term break or to find out if the industry you're eying is really worth joining. An internship may be what you need, but not all internships may be worth your while. Here's an infographic that shows you why.
How To Live On A Small Salary
It's very possible to live on a low salary while you pursue a career you'll love, says Billy Moller. As an added bonus, learning to manage your money and live a simple, frugal lifestyle will establish good money habits that will last you throughout your life.
18 Portable Skills Every Recent College Graduate Should Have
Today’s college graduates are entering a very challenging job market. Many of them will end up in positions or jobs that weren’t exactly on the radar for their dream career. Vickie Milazzo says that smart grads will use this time to develop the portable skills that will help them leap to the top once opportunities start flowing.
How An MBA Can Help You To Start A Business
If you have recently been thinking of starting your own business, you may be wondering if an MBA degree could help you in this endeavor. The answer is a resounding yes, says James Jones.
18 Proven Ways To Help Recruiters Find You On LinkedIn
From better keyword placement to strategic recommendations, these are 18 ways to help recruiters locate you on LinkedIn.
[Infographic] How To Start A Business
If you're looking to start a business and not sure how to, check this infographic from Bolt Insurance out.
9 Small Businesses You Can Start From Home
If you’ve got a tiny bit of money saved and the business acumen to make the right choices and connections, consider starting one of these nine small business from your home office (or bed).
[Singapore][Infographic] LinkedIn: Singaporeans Clueless On Getting Ahead In Their Careers
If you're a Singaporean work professional, you may be spending too much time on managing your career. Worse yet, most of that time may not be spent productively.
15 Secrets Of The Most Successful Self-Learners
For many, their impassioned yearning to soak up as much of the world’s wonders as possible completely transcends the boundaries of a traditional classroom. Try some of the following self-learning techniques and experiment with what works in a more independent educational setting.
5 Traits Of Successful Entrepreneurs
Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur, but if you think you have what it takes, read these traits and decide how you can utilize them.
Steps To Making Your Own Business Successful
While any new business is a gamble, you can stack the odds in your favor by observing these key steps to success.
5 Ways To Start A Business Without Capital
Chicago entrepreneur and author of "Paid Training" John Cerasani offers tips on how to start a business without money in the bank.
How To Create A Fulfilling Career
There are ways you can be happier at work. Keryl Pesce, author of "Happy Bitch", says you’ve got two options - you can either change your circumstances, or change you.