How To Boost Productivity at Work
To achieve the goals set in the workplace, one needs to be more productive in their work. This can be tricky, as some tasks require a lot of thought and focus, while others are just boring, which is why productivity can often suffer during these situations. To avoid...
Giving Appropriate Feedback as a Leader
Giving feedback can be difficult. Many of us don’t have the skills to confront people effectively, and it’s easy to worry that we’ll offend someone or generate a bad reaction. Here are some tips to make the feedback go a bit more smoothly. Use the critique sandwich...
The Benefits of Having a Professional Mentor
It might seem like having a workplace mentor is an unnecessary luxury for companies looking to retain their best employees. However, research has shown that companies that provide employees with opportunities to grow and expand their skills beyond their everyday...
Maintaining a Work-Life Balance
Hard work and persistence play a vital role in the success of an enterprise. And at times, individuals might get caught up in the strive to achieve success to the extent that they forget about their well-being and their responsibility to family and friends. What does...
What to Look for in a Professional Partnership
When you're in business, you need a partner. You will never be able to do everything on your own, and you are going to need trusted professionals to help bring your vision to life. That's where professional partnerships come in. A professional association is an...
Preparing for Networking Events
Networking events are a great way to meet new people and make meaningful professional relationships. Opportunities, friendships, and partnerships can all be created at networking events. Before attending your next event, use the following tips to help you prepare....
How to Find Your Target Market
When starting a new business, one of the first things an entrepreneur needs to determine is their target market. Having a great product or business model won’t do much good if it never reaches people who would be interested in paying for it. Target markets deeply inform marketing strategies, from the kinds of visual media developed to the tone of any written materials. Below are some steps to help find the best target market for a new business.