There's an old saying in journalism that a story must include the answers to 5 "Ws": Who? What? Where? Why? When? In truth, however, there is a little known 6th "W": Who cares? If you have a blog, whether you are getting much traffic or not, that 6th W will make the difference between growing your audience and leaving your efforts on the vine to die. If your goal, on the … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways to Make Your Blog More Engaging
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Hiring For Employees? 5 Most Important Background Questions to Ask
The interview process is one of the most important parts of locating an employee that fits well with the company and that will excel in the position. Interviewers should ask questions about the background of the applicant since these questions reveal a large amount about the person. There are five important background questions to ask applicants during an interview. Recovery … [Read more...] about Hiring For Employees? 5 Most Important Background Questions to Ask
6 Ways to Avoid Distractions While On the Computer
One of the hardest things to do is to stay productive when there is the whole Internet just calling your name. There are so many things you could be doing, and so many awesome websites you could look at. However, you know that you need to stay productive and not get distracted. So, how do you keep yourself from getting distracted? Turn off Instant Messaging You may feel like … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Avoid Distractions While On the Computer
Six Insurance Policies that Protect Business Startups
Kevin Kerridge is the director of small business insurance at Hiscox, a global insurance company with 100+ years’ experience. If you’re starting a small business or managing a startup you probably know firsthand that one of the things you can never have enough of, is money. When money gets tight, small businesses often begin cutting corners, and one of the many corners they … [Read more...] about Six Insurance Policies that Protect Business Startups
Is Your Desk Holding You Back?
Whether you are running your own business or working for one, chances are you are spending several hours a day at your desk. This extended desk time not only eats into your personal life, but it can disrupt your work/life balance, it can also have dangerous ergonomic effects. Ergonomics is the study of how we work, focusing toward working efficiently and effectively. When … [Read more...] about Is Your Desk Holding You Back?