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If you’ve been using WordPress for a while, you probably know that you can use various plugins to extend the functionality of your website.  Some plugins help you create more revenue for your business, while others are focused on creating a community around your website. In a sea of plugins, . . . Read more

Have you recently sent out 15 or more resumes, only to get a single interview. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone.  Yet, with just a few tweaks, your resume can get you a leg up on other candidates.  I’ve compiled the best resume tips and strategies into this quick-fire . . . Read more

If you freelance do you need a resume? Some experts would argue that resumes are outdated when it comes to freelancing. The argument is that your website, portfolio, and social media presence contain enough information for a client to hire you.  While it’s true that it’s possible to get freelance . . . Read more

While most entrepreneurs go all-in when launching a business, starting a side business isn’t unheard of. According to a report from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, six percent of the American working population launch businesses while within organizations. This number might seem small, but given the employed population of the US, . . . Read more

I’ve collected a pretty long list of email addresses over the years. There are the two or three I created as a teenager, with usernames like hotgirl13@aol.com and the other accounts I created as I outgrew my old usernames or found a new email service to try.  While I’m happy . . . Read more

When you decided to become a small business owner, making money may not have been your only goal, but it was probably one of them. But often, especially in the early days of business ownership, the money can end up flowing the other way. More than two-thirds of small business . . . Read more

You just received word that a new project has been okayed and funded. You’re eager to set up a brainstorming meeting with your team. But only two of your team members are local. The others are either on the other coast or another continent! You could fly everyone in at . . . Read more

Whether you’re fresh out of college or looking to find a better job, you will need a resume to showcase all your skills and, hopefully, stand out from the competition.  Yet, in today’s day and age, a standard resume or a CV is not enough. A better way to impress HR managers and . . . Read more

Security can be a scary issue for small business owners. With the news being filled with stories about email accounts being hacked, like the recent coverage about thousands of Yahoo accounts getting hacked (including some from Gmail), you may wonder if your own accounts are safe.  Small businesses are especially vulnerable . . . Read more

If you’ve worked in a corporate job, you probably know all about Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Large companies use them all the time to measure their progress and make sure they’re on track to hit their targets. But many small businesses are missing a trick: A recent survey by Geckoboard . . . Read more