News Archives: Tips & Tricks

So you’re thinking about starting your own business? Many new entrepreneurs focus solely on their business ideas during the startup process—and rightfully so. But what about those less exciting yet important business decisions that could dramatically affect your performance or your bottom line? Continue reading

It’s no secret that small businesses are the new big business. Huge conglomerates have downsized and outsourced to a point that many who are employed by these corporate world power players are feeling less sure of their own career futures. For this reason, many who once aspired to these “Blue Chip” companies are now looking in the direction of privately owned small businesses that seem a bit more stable and community-oriented. Continue reading

While you may have heard that email is dead, it is, in fact, probably the most important tool you will use during your job hunt. You’ll likely email your application and cover letter, and use it to reach out to networking contacts, follow up after informational meetings, and thank interviewers with a perfectly worded note. Continue reading

Technology plays such a large role in the hiring and recruiting process these days. So you shouldn’t be surprised if you’re asked to participate in a virtual job interview for one or more positions for which you’ve applied. Continue reading

Figuring out which social networking site is the best for your job search is like trying to decipher a riddle with a constantly changing answer. Continue reading

A group of servers at Hooters are claiming they weren’t given proper breaks and were swindled out of their tips, among other labor law violations. But when they tried to sue as part of a class action their employer pulled the rug out from under them. Continue reading

So you start your business, and you get it going, and growing. If you have employees, it’s likely you’re going to have to deal with firing somebody. Here are my some of my thoughts (based on actual experience; not theoretical) on that subject. Continue reading

Fun was more attractive than compensation or opportunities for promotion:
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This post was co-authored with Bob Moesta, Managing Partner of The Re-Wired Group in Detroit. While it’s written from my perspective, he was central to the development of the idea. Continue reading

Facebook Timeline is here. What does this mean for job seekers and general professionals? Will it be the new resume that employers use to evaluate potential employees? Continue reading