Well-being and sustainable health outcomes require a good level of self-awareness. Self-awareness is more than just being in touch with your feelings, it also means being mindful of your thoughts, vulnerabilities and generally understanding your mechanisms for coping and ways of maximizing your strengths. You need to be in tune with your values, goals and…
If you’ve been pondering what you can do to help advance your small business, an online degree might be the perfect solution. If you’re unsure if college education matters in small business, it can — if you choose wisely. Not just any online degree will do, however. The degree you choose needs to be based…
Being an entrepreneur is great fun, but turning yourself into a successful one is hard work. But rather than let the hurdles you must cross frighten you away from trying, you should assess the obstacles and challenges that might stand in the way of you becoming your own boss and come up with an effective…
Most people are good, honest and strive to live their life with integrity and to do so we are using our values as guidelines. Your values are those things that are important to you, and they are determining and shaping your behavior, purpose and priorities. You have developed some of your values in childhood, some,…
When is the ideal time to start a business? In short, there isn’t one. By definition, an entrepreneur is someone who’s starting something new, so it’s never going to be straightforward. There are ups and there are downs; some people will ignore you, and others will think you’re mad. After all, if starting a business…
Any seasoned professional in a management role can likely attest to the importance of maintaining a positive work environment that fosters open dialogue, drives productivity and supports team involvement. These attributes encourage company allegiance which, in turn, motivates employees to consistently improve their overall performance and efficiency. However, for novice supervisors, a general lack of…
One of the most important aspects of running any successful business is to have solid action plans in place. For example, a marketing plan can help ensure that you reach out to your local community, and it will also make it easier to avoid exceeding your budget. Unfortunately, many business owners fail to properly take…
Few things can put a bigger drain on your productivity than arriving at the office only to find your calendar packed solid with meetings. Trying to stay productive when not provided much of an opportunity to actually get any work done can easily leave you feeling frustrated and annoyed. Carrying these kinds of attitudes from…
