1099 vs. W-2 Employees: How to Choose for Your Business
Every business owner is responsible for deciding which category of employees to hire: W-2, or 1099 contractors. In order to find the right person for the job, however, you need to understand what each designation means and how it will impact your business and the person you’re hiring. In this post, we’ll take an in-depth […]
How to Convert Your Side-Hustle into a Full-Time Career
The most fulfilling jobs allow you to do what you love. And if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. If you’re passionate about your hobby, whether it’s knitting hats or visual arts, the thought of turning it into a full-time career can be thrilling, especially if you’re burnt […]
The Top Five Ways to Avoid Making a Bad Hire
At some point, many companies hire someone they later regret. It happens more than you may think. But that doesn’t mean you should let it happen to your business, and there are a few key things you can do to avoid the bad hires. Hiring the wrong person can be costly, not only in terms […]
Thanksgiving: Why Being Grateful is Good for You, Your Family and Your Career
What does Thanksgiving mean to you? It’s a time to get together with family, eat plenty of good food, and reflect on what we’re thankful for in our lives. But why exactly are we encouraged to have this attitude of gratitude? Most people would answer that it’s just something nice to do — to feel […]
The Perks of Hiring People with No Experience
Hiring new talent can be an exciting and frustrating experience, especially if it’s your first time hiring employees. There are so many things to consider, like how much to pay, what benefits to offer and how to keep your new hires from leaving once you get them on board! But, how do you decide which […]
The Person in the Mirror, NOT the Person on Social Media
Recently, I was working with a mompreneur on her business plan. Her business has been around for a couple of years, and she wanted to lay out better, comprehensive career goals. She confessed to me that she wasn’t sure where to start. Soon after that, she reconnected with an old friend from high school on […]
5 Ways to Get Your Team to Engage in Group Projects When Working Remotely
Working remotely on group projects can be challenging. There are fewer opportunities to connect with the rest of your team, so it can feel like you’re going it alone — which can make it harder to stay motivated and accountable to your goals. While working remotely doesn’t have to be lonely, there are ways to […]
5 Tips to Maintain a Work-Life Balance and Turn Screens Off After Work
If you’re like many of us, you’re probably using all the new technology to do more work in less time, while still trying to be present with your family and friends. The good news is that you can do both with the right mix of self-discipline and organization, as well as some good old-fashioned tech […]
10 Services You Can Offer As A Virtual Assistant
If you’re looking to become a virtual assistant, or if you’re just wondering what services you can offer companies, this list will help you out. A virtual assistant is an employee who works remotely and provides administrative, creative, and other types of support to clients on an as-needed basis. Being a virtual assistant lets you […]
Don’t Fall For This Scam
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 […]
