Innovation and creativity fosters an economic environment that make it possible for individuals to be rewarded for their ideas and willingness to take risks that lead to the creation of opportunities for others. Independent contractors are a great example of such people that take the risk and manage to establish
In the future, when information and knowledge become available to everyone and robots begin to replace humans at work, the question is – what will the future of workplace look like? Many believe that robots represent the future workforce and it is just a matter of time when technology will
Getting a green job position can be extremely difficult. There aren’t many options for those that want to protect the environment and work responsibly. People who are able to find this kind of job are very lucky but they are usually quite underpaid. Like it or not, the reality is
Entrepreneurship after fifty isn’t just about starting a business. In fact, the ‘business’ part of it is small in comparison to the impact it will have on your entire life. Launching a business in midlife is about tapping your life experiences and talents to create a sense of freedom and
The small local business movement is growing, which means that to reach a local audience these business owners have to use search engine optimization (SEO) practices tailored to local businesses. Regular SEO practices, which are implemented for larger business websites, won’t help you reach your client goals as a local
By Allegra Gallian─ This will probably sound familiar: There are more important things than money, and money can’t buy happiness. Sure, having money is nice, and purchasing items can provide a temporary happiness, but it’s not sustainable. Happiness is an inside job, and it’s something you must work to cultivate
Running a medium to large business is far, far easier when you have very good people at your most senior levels driving your departments. Senior executive talent can be among the hardest to find, and promoting from within is usually the best strategy as it can show other people rising
Half of Australians over 50 would change their career tomorrow if the opportunity arose, chasing the dream! An ambitious career move not exclusive to the millennial: A national study commissioned by over 50s insurer, Apia, reveals an overwhelming one in two Australians over 50 would change their career tomorrow if the opportunity presented itself. The findings contradict a more
By Carol Trehearn− Even in today’s economy, spas and other businesses which offer holistic, natural approaches to tackling health conditions are still thriving. This is possibly because more and more people are looking to natural methods of dealing with their physical and emotional pains, and spas, massage and aromatherapy are
By Carol Trehearn− So you’ve saved up your hard earned money, you’re getting ready to launch a local business and you’ve decided that holding a grand opening would be a good way to attract a large crowd on day one. You’ve dreamed about the day repeatedly in your mind, imagining
Erma Bombeck said that housework is a treadmill from futility to oblivion with stop-offs at tedium and counter productivity. If you’ve ever done clerical work, then you know it is the housework of the small business. Some jobs are mind-numbingly tedious, but they must be done. Here are some tools
By Jeff Davidson− The notion of staying longer after work to be more productive is a fallacy that will keep you chasing the clock. To be most productive, you need to leave work on time. To sustain the habit of leaving work on time, start with a small step. Decide
By Athena Dean Holtz − “What? Me? Write a book? I’m not a writer, I’m a speaker!” I did not feel at all qualified to write, but I knew I had a story that needed to be told, and it had been confirmed in many ways by many people I
By Kathy Caprino− Part of the series “Living and Working Better” Intuit projects that more than 40% of the workforce will be made up of freelance workers by 2020. Other research shares that by the end of this decade over half of the private workforce will be independent. If these
Finding meaning- and a new career – at age 65 Fran Berger spent 20 years running The Farm of Beverly Hills, successfully creating an atmosphere that combined relationships and food, making the famous restaurant a favorite among local and celebrity guests. But at the age of 65, Berger was ready
By Carol Trehearn – Age should not be an obstacle when it comes to starting your own business venture. However, many people in their 50’s feel they missed the boat and should have started their business when they were younger and more energetic. But running a successful business is not always
By Patrick Vernon – Whether you run an established company or a start-up, it’s important to make sure your business and employees are well-protected. Unfortunately, there are many things that can go wrong at work including fires, thefts, accidents and injuries, so prepare for every eventuality and secure your organization
By Patrick Vernon− While recent data breaches and hacking incidents have targeted multinational corporations, this doesn’t mean to say your start-up can ignore web security. In many respects, you need to be even more vigilant, as small businesses don’t exactly have as much time or money as bigger organisations to
By Kathy Brunner− Last week I received a call from my daughter who told me her vehicle had gotten stuck in the mud even though it didn’t look as if the ground was really that soft! “I just need something to give me some traction,” she offered as she listened
It’s a tricky issue to going green without compromising quality or success in business. The vast majority of businesses want to cut their carbon footprint to help protect the environment, but they just don’t feel they have the budget to make a meaningful impact or the resources to dedicate to
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