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Words of Advice from 6 Successful Entrepreneurs

July 18, 2011 Collaj  
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Words of Advice from 6 Successful Entrepreneurs

From the coolest nerd ever to the most cutting-edge fashion designer to have lived in this era, there’s an element that sets the best and the greatest apart from the pack. We selected a few of these trailblazers and here’s what they have to say in their own wisdom-filled words. —         [...]

Working Life Balance: Where Do You Measure Up On the Scale?

June 20, 2011 Collaj  
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Working Life Balance: Where Do You Measure Up On the Scale?

Whether you’re an ambitious workaholic slaving away up to 70 – 80 hours a week or a pleasure-seeking socialite who’s never had to work a day in your life, it’s clear that there’s an imbalance that needs to be rectified. You always hear the words “work/life balance” but what does that exactly mean? Well, we [...]

Perk Up Your Mood with Fun Office Accessories

May 9, 2011 Collaj  
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Perk Up Your Mood with Fun Office Accessories

Add a bit of humor to your humdrum office with these fun accessories whether for work or home. They’ll leave you feeling cheery and also make great gifts to co-workers and friends.   4GB Flash Drive Missing your favorite childhood toy? Well, now you don’t have to be. Useful and amusing, this 4GB flash drive [...]

The Top 5 Traits of Highly Successful People

April 4, 2011 Collaj  
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The Top 5 Traits of Highly Successful People

We all know that feeling when our mind and heart want to do something but the action doesn’t follow—setting your alarm to 5am, when reality is 7am; telling yourself you’re going to work out everyday, when it’s actually once a month or none; committing to start a new venture, only to realize that it’s already [...]

6 Most Common Grammar Mistakes that Make You Look Unprofessional

January 17, 2011 Collaj  
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6 Most Common Grammar Mistakes that Make You Look Unprofessional

In a technology driven, digital world where every second counts and the need to be entertained is no longer just a light desire but a manic addiction, some of the other important things in life get swept under the rug without notice—like the lost art of speaking well, reading well, and—well, writing well. No need [...]

Lunch Breaks at Work: 20 Ways to Make the Most of an Hour

January 5, 2011 Collaj  
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Lunch Breaks at Work: 20 Ways to Make the Most of an Hour

What’s there to do during your lunch hour? Why, there’s plenty. Rather than staying couped up in your office, get out of the premises—to a café, gym, park, store, or even the parking lot. In the latest poll conducted by Right Management, 20 percent of employees eat at their desks and 13 percent “seldom or [...]

Going Freelance: How to Get Paid on Time

November 11, 2010 Collaj  
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Going Freelance: How to Get Paid on Time

Whether you’re a graphic designer, photographer, web consultant, writer or stylist who runs your own business, there’s nothing more annoying than having to deal with clients who don’t pay on time. Times are tough, but it doesn’t excuse dilatory behavior. Maybe you come off as easygoing or your contract says too little and they are [...]

Diligent Work Ethic: 7 Reasons Why You Should Do Your Job Well

October 25, 2010 Collaj  
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Diligent Work Ethic: 7 Reasons Why You Should Do Your Job Well

In a world of bad bosses, little pay, boring work or colleagues you don’t get along with, there’s always something that stops you from doing and trying your very best at work. But when you have a reason or goal to look forward to, it can make all the difference. Here are 7 reasons why [...]

Must-Know Web Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners

August 30, 2010 Collaj  
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Must-Know Web Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners

How to grow your business using search marketing techniques. So you just started your own business or worked your way into self-employment and now you’re on the hunt for new customers and clients. Wouldn’t it be nice if they just found you naturally on the first page of the Google search engine by typing in [...]

7 Workplace Ergonomics Tips You Must Follow

June 21, 2010 Collaj  
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7 Workplace Ergonomics Tips You Must Follow

By Esther Suh, OT/L, Occupational Therapist – Ergonomic disaster. This guy is an example of what not to do: Slouching. Leaning. Eyes glued to the monitor. Fingers cramped. Stressed. Fatigued. Looks like he could use a healthy dose of ergonomics in his life. Ergonomics is a way of designing a person’s environment to foster the [...]

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