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Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.
Launching a Brand New Website? Here's How to Get It Noticed
So you've just hit the "publish" button and launched your shiny new website? That's great, but the battle is only half-won for now. Your next task is to get people to actually visit the thing! No matter how well-crafted your website is, it's useless if nobody sees it.
By Mountain Publishing7 years ago in Journal
5 Tips for Working from Home with Kids
There is no straightforward or easy way to balance motherhood and work, but many mums find working from home to be an appealing solution. Working from home allows you to skip the time-wasting commute to work, spend more time with your kids and, hopefully, take greater control of your own schedule. If you’re thinking of working from home with your kids, consider the following 5 tips that can help you avoid some of the pitfalls work-at-home mums are up against:
By Andrea Dawson7 years ago in Journal
Nurses Are Important Too
Nurses do so much more than what you see on TV or ads. Nurses are the majority of the reason we make it out of the hospital bed. They care for us, wipe some butts, and do it all with a smile (fake one, but still). They need appreciation, because let's face it... the doctors won't always give them a standing ovation. A 12 hour shift can turn nasty in two seconds. They walk around a hospital at impeccable speeds, carry everything in their pockets, and chart every respiration at a drop of a hat. The nurse life isn't always the easy life. So here's a few tips to help out your fellow nurses who work harder than anyone.
By Beca Sayers7 years ago in Journal
Eliminate Distractions and Stay Focused
If you want to be productive or even prolific in your craft, one of the many things you must do is identify and eliminate your biggest distractions. This is a lot easier said than done, since you may have distractions that you aren't even aware of. The easiest way to track them down is to pay attention to where your time goes.
By S. Eliza Gregory7 years ago in Journal
5 Reasons to Get a Pen Name
When I first started writing, I typed my name into Google Search to see what would appear. To my dismay, my birth name was a lot more popular than I had realized. After all, I had met tons of people with my first name, but no one with my last name who wasn't family.
By S. Eliza Gregory7 years ago in Journal
Creating Peaceful Time in a Noisy Office
Working in utter silence isn’t a privilege most people have. This is especially true when you work in a busy office. The sound of business thriving isn’t exactly pleasant on the ears. Luckily, there are lots of ways that workers and employers can deal with the noise and make their office into a relatively peaceful place to work.
By Emily Wilson7 years ago in Journal
What's the Most Effective Kind of Advertising for Your Business?
Having a solid advertising plan is important for businesses that are just starting out as well as businesses that have been around for a while. Since your customers are your main concern when trying to run a successful business it's important that you have effective ways of finding those customers and getting their attention in the first place. Finding the most effective type of advertising for your business begins with analyzing and understanding your business and the customer's it serves. Every business is different in its own way and needs to be treated as such in order to get the full potential out of your advertising endeavors. The top four most effective advertising techniques include mobile advertising, newspaper, television commercials and social media.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Journal
Distractions at Work
We have all been there when work is slow, there are no projects that need attention to, there are no customers in the store or there are no pending appointments. Whatever the case may be, distractions at work are bound to happen. So, do you give in to those distractions or try and find a way out of the slump?
By Marissa Hall7 years ago in Journal
You're Living All Over Me
In the 12 years I have been working as a high-demand, self-employed music teacher, I have garnered a lot of unexpected lessons which I have been able to apply throughout my career with confidence and success.I see a much higher volume of clients in an intimate setting on a daily and weekly basis than most normal job positions, which has led me into some interesting relationship dynamics for better and for worse.
By Alaina Musich7 years ago in Journal
Working From Home? Get Dressed!
Not every writer finds it stimulating to work from a cafe or airport terminal. Granted, sometimes we are forced to work in those areas. However, for a lot of us, our days spent being creative are at home. And though this post is geared towards writers, there are a growing number of people working from home in the modern age. This is great! Autonomy sparks creativity, and prompts us to find what works for us and what doesn’t, but we can develop some unhealthy habits that don’t promote productivity—namely, not getting dressed.
By S. Eliza Gregory7 years ago in Journal
