I’ve been making a list of priorities daily. It helps me focus on what I need to accomplish. The only problem is that I’m focusing on large tasks, and some smaller tasks are falling to the sidelines. This is fine when it comes to personal stuff, but in business, this doesn’t work. Since I’m self-employed, it’s important for me to remember that small tasks need as much time as larger tasks. Sometimes I take on more than I should, and while I manage to stumble thro... Read Full Story

Ideal employment? Work from home! Let’s face it, no travel with early morning jammed highways to commute on. Work on your schedule, and you work in comfortable clothing. Once I started working from home, I realized I never wanted to go back to an office environment. I know, it sounds great, but first let’s be realistic. Are you a self starter? If you’re going to have a hard time with discipline, it may not be the best option for you. My husband has bee working at home for c... Read Full Story

If you’re looking for work employment in the hospitality industry, you’re not alone. Hospitality jobs are one of the most popular jobs nowadays. It is a carer in which there is a big demand for workers. Not only is the industry in demand, it is very important too. Think about how many hospitality workers there are just on a single vacation to a resort. Look around, they are all around you. If you’re looking for work employment in the hospitality field, it’s easy to see... Read Full Story

Do you love to cook? Wouldn’t you rather be passionate about what you do, rather than force yourself to go to a boring job everyday? What if you could earn money and do what you love? Sound good? Well, maybe you should look into home based business ideas for cooks. A multitude of these opportunities exist. Catering is a great way to combine a career with something you love. You could smart small and build up a base. Offer to cater small parties, and get your name and word out that you ... Read Full Story

Office work employment may be a great starting point for you if you’re just coming out of owning your own business. You’re probably used to handling a lot of details. Whether you apply to be a general manager in an office, work employment is available at all levels. If you’re a small business struggling, have you considered hiring some part time office workers? It may be an option that frees up expenses, but allows you to get smaller, tedious tasks done. If you’re look... Read Full Story

Employment job search options have been on my mind for a while. I see many small businesses failing and having problems. Many struggling small-business owners are going to have to go out and find a job somewhere else. So what I’d like to do is start talking about employment opportunities as well as to continue talking about small-business. I think it will be a good thing for small-business owners to have the information in case they are forced to go out and get a job. An employment j... Read Full Story

Know what not to do? Don’t send your customers in circles trying to find answers. I went on a last minute trip last week, and everything was easily booked. I needed to make a small shift to my reservations and asked at the front desk as I checked in. I was told that the front desk couldn’t handle that matter, and that I needed to call their central reservation line. Okay, no biggie, I’ll take care of it when I get to my room. I call central reservation and am bumped from on... Read Full Story

The holidays are a great time to gently remind customers and clients about your business. If you send out holiday cards (and you should), drop a coupon in to give your client incentive to drop on by. If you’re a hair salon, offer a token free bottle of shampoo with highlights. Massage therapists, offer 10% off your standard rates for a limited time. Car mechanics, what about a free tire rotation with an oil change? Florists, add in 2 extra roses to that dozen. Landscapers can offer a di... Read Full Story

If you’re new to the online world, and you’re looking to make an impact, put your business online. You’ll also want to create a blog, which is something I’ve mentioned in the past. Today I want to share a program that will help you get started, if you’re not sure how to make a strong blog, or how to promote it. I’ve been an online presence for over 2+ years. Honestly, I’ve been online for about 12 years, but really started to make a mark in the last ... Read Full Story

If you’re new to the online world, and you’re looking to make an impact, put your business online. You’ll also want to create a blog, which is something I’ve mentioned in the past. Today I want to share a program that will help you get started, if you’re not sure how to make a strong blog, or how to promote it. I’ve been an online presence for over 2+ years. Honestly, I’ve been online for about 12 years, but really started to make a mark in the last ... Read Full Story