Innovation has always been a cornerstone of progress and development. But as the world faces a climate crisis, sustainability is quickly becoming the main driver of innovation worldwide. In this article, we’ll explore why sustainability is now the most important factor when it comes to creating new, innovative products and services. Introduction: What is […]
10 Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language for Your Career
Learning a second language is important, but there’s a high chance it’ll become necessary in the coming years. As our world becomes multicultural and our ability to reach foreign lands gets easier, high-in-demand languages like Mandarin, Spanish, and German will be needed skills. But, it isn’t like learning a new language is easy, and […]
Happy Customer Service Agents Make Happy Customers: How to Encourage Genuine Smiles in the Call Center
Improving customer satisfaction means improving employee satisfaction, as it’s the best way to encourage genuine smiles. After all, genuine smiles can’t happen on command, but they can be endlessly powerful in the workplace. Happy employees are likely to reach their full potential. 10 Ways to Improve Employee Satisfaction in the Workplace Since customer experience […]
From Memory to Motivation: How to Create a Vision Board From You Favorite Photos
Everyone needs motivation, passion, and drive to start a small business. Despite our best wishes, it can be hard to keep that flame lit when you’re struggling to stay afloat. Preserving through these tough times is essential for success, but you may need help in this department. Enter the vision board, a physical way to […]
How to Start a Career in the Beauty Industry
If you’re someone who loves to read beauty blogs, dye your hair, or play with makeup, then a career in the beauty industry may be for you. The beauty industry is filled with stable careers that seem to outlast even the harshest recessions. After all, everyone wants to feel beautiful. To top it off, becoming […]
6 Ideas for Celebrating Employees’ Birthdays When You All Work Remotely
Birthdays are a special occasion for all of us. Still, with many businesses shifting to remote work due to the pandemic, it may be not easy to recognize your team members’ birthdays appropriately. Fortunately, you can still do plenty of things to give your employees some extra love on their big day — when you […]
How to Plan for Seasonal Employees in Your Business: 13 Important Tasks to Take Care of
Hiring seasonal employees can be a great way to adequately handle an uptick in the demand for your business or service. However, planning for seasonal employees is no easy feat. It requires careful thought and preparation to ensure that the company is able to effectively maximize the potential of its seasonal employees while also creating […]
5 In-Demand Employability Skills You Can Teach Yourself for Free
No matter where you live, the job market is likely very tough. Sure, service sector jobs abound with careers in hospitality taking the lead. But if the Coronavirus pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that restaurant or hotel work is precarious, at best. And it doesn’t pay that well, either. According to the Australian Industry […]
Bank Loan Evaluations for SMEs and Startups – Quick Guide
Are you looking at applying for a business loan? Before you do so, read this article to understand what banks typically look for before giving loans. Banks typically consider several metrics when evaluating loan applications from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. These may include: Credit history and credit score: Banks will review the […]
8 Essential Startup Business Financial Health Calculators
Trying to make sense of the health of your business? We’re here to help. There are a variety of financial health calculators that startups may find useful in assessing the financial health and performance of their business. Some examples include: Burn rate calculator: This calculator helps startups to understand how much money they are spending […]