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How to negotiate a raise

Many people find negotiations nerve-wracking, but they’re absolutely necessary if you want to command the salary you deserve. Don’t expect your boss to offer more money unprompted. If you believe your work is worth more than you’re getting, it’s time to schedule a meeting to discuss what you need from the company. You should never […]
How to improve your customer engagement

Everyone talks about customer engagement, but how many people truly understand what it means to have good customer engagement? More importantly, how many people know how to improve and grow customer engagement with their company? Discover why customer engagement is so important and learn some tips you can start implementing right now to improve your […]
How to engage your brand advocates

If you’re growing a small business or a startup, brand advocates can help your business expand at a much faster rate. These individuals are often designated as low-cost, high-return marketing strategies, and though they’re excellent for newer companies, they can also be used to give established brands a boost. Discovering and cultivating brand advocates does […]
How to hire your first office manager

Hiring an office manager is a big task. An office manager is responsible for overseeing the smooth operations of an office-based workplace, so selecting the right person is crucial. If you’ve never done it before, you may be wondering how to hire an office manager. These tips will put you on the right track. Write […]
Tips for networking with investors

Network With Investors Use Every Avenue Available Using all your available resources might sound obvious, but people don’t take advantage of every avenue they have. Contact family members, reach out to your college professors, or use social media and online business network platforms. Strike up conversations with people in the gym or in line at […]
How to start a startup

Many people get so wrapped up in the pre-starting education phase that they stay perpetually focused on how other startups form, never trying to bring their own business idea to life. Creating a startup is fundamentally a learning process on top of being a productive, creative endeavor. There are lessons you’ll only truly learn in […]
Why you should leave your phone at home

In our modern society, we feel particularly attached to our phones. In fact, it’s almost impossible to go a day without seeing nearly everyone staring at his or her phone. While some people enjoy having news and entertainment constantly at their fingertips, others like knowing they can always be reached in an emergency. However, there […]
How to hire developers

In a market where there are five developer jobs for every one developer, knowing how to hire developers can be a challenge. Especially when you are battling against huge tech companies with seemingly endless budgets. Here are a few steps you can take to help your company hire the best developers out there. 1. Hire […]
How to show admin appreciation

Although you shouldn’t just show your appreciation to your administrative staff one day a year, Administrative Professionals Day is a time of year to really go above and beyond for the people who do so much for your company. There are so many ways that you can show appreciation for your administrative staff during Admin […]
Offering child care benefits to employees

Providing child care benefits can greatly improve employees’ lives—and a business’s success
Write great content that works

Good content can be an excellent marketing tool and a way to educate others about your business. These tips will teach you how to write content that gets noticed and remembered by readers for all the right reasons. Make it original If your content isn’t original, why would anyone stop to read it? Why would […]
Fitness ideas for the office

Whether you work in an office full-time or you’re a remote employee operating out of a shared office space, it’s easy to let fitness slide. After all, putting in long hours at work often means sitting at a desk for much of the day without doing much physical activity. Just because you work at a […]
Seven ways entrepreneurs can make their resumes stand out

You may be wondering why an entrepreneur even needs a resume. After all, you most likely work for yourself. If you are an entrepreneur, no matter how successful you are, it is still a good idea to have a resume on hand. If things don’t work out, at least you’ll have a career plan to […]
WeWork cofounder Miguel McKelvey to headline C2 Montréal

WeWork cofounder Miguel McKelvey will be among the speakers at C2 Montréal, a massive annual conference that brings together creativity and commerce. The three-day conference aims to “reset the imagination and unleash progress, in business and beyond.” More than 5,000 disruptors, influencers, innovators, and business executives will be convening in the Canadian city in the […]
What to know before launching your app

Launching an app is a major achievement for any company. However, getting to this point and making the most of your app takes immense planning and resources, especially if you want to see all your hard work pay off. Find out how to launch an app successfully and what to do before and after the […]
How to improve your Linkedin profile

If you want to find new job opportunities, LinkedIn offers one of the most effective tools. It’s a social media platform built around businesses, job seekers, and entrepreneurs, but if your LinkedIn profile doesn’t attract potential contacts, it’s a waste of your time. Fortunately, you can improve your LinkedIn profile in just a few easy […]
Addressing the gender wage gap at your startup

The gender wage gap has existed since women started entering the work force and doing more than just “womanly” jobs (i.e. teachers, nurses, nannies, and governesses). There are many who like to claim that there really isn’t a wage gap and that it only looks like women make less than men. That, they say, is […]
What to know before taking a sabbatical

With careful planning and preparation, a sabbatical could be exactly what your career needs