When you’re in business, the only thing worse than losing a customer is when you lose a customer who still owes you money. When this happens, your best course of action may be to have a serious sit-down with the client and attempt to work out an arrangement that makes everyone happy…but if that doesn’t
We’ve written several blogs on how to spot a fake hiring scam before, but we wanted to warn you of a new, very elaborate scam we’ve encountered recently. It started with an email. A friend of mine named Carol was applying for jobs. She received a very official-looking email from someone offering her a job
As a manager of remote employees, how often do you need to meet with your team? The answer isn’t always clear-cut and depends on the needs of your business and the success of your employees. Here are some guidelines to help you decide how often you should meet with your team and why it’s important
As a stay-at-home mom, you have an added obstacle when it comes to getting work done at home: kids! From wanting to play with you all day long to those household chores catching your eye when you need to concentrate, there are plenty of distractions that can get in the way of your work. Here
Personality tests are often used by employers to assess job candidates in hopes of identifying the right person for the job, and they’re becoming more and more popular in today’s competitive job market. The number grows yearly, but right now 22% of businesses actually use personality tests to find job candidates. But are personality tests
You just started working as a freelancer. You have your first client…now what? OR You’ve been a freelancer for a while, but finances are still a struggle…what should you do? If you’re a brand new freelancer or a seasoned pro, finance tips are always helpful. We’ve compiled our top five tips for managing money below
Besides managing the normal workflow, it’s that time of year when people head to the beach, the mountains, or wherever they want on vacations! While your team members are recharging at their favorite relaxation spots, vacation time for those that are still working can be very stressful. Is your team ready for one of them
You already know what you’re going to be asked: What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why are you interested in this position? Do you have experience with x, y, and z? Every interview, you’re asked the same handful of questions. But, here’s the hardest one yet: do you know the best way to
The title of this blog may seem silly to you. After all, don’t we ALL know why moms are amazing? The short answer is: YES! A big, resounding yes. But it never hurts to remind folks just why moms are so awesome — especially with Mother’s Day quickly approaching. I sat down with my team
Are you familiar with the term ghosting? This refers to when someone just leaves a situation with absolutely no explanation. You may have experienced this when someone left you hanging and possibly puzzled you as to why. Have you, as an employer, ghosted job candidates? Everyone here understands the struggles of being a business owner:
