It might seem that endless job applications and interview callbacks are the gatekeepers of employment. Such thinking is misleading as entrepreneurship is an option chosen by many people. It is believed that entrepreneurship will become even more common as the…
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How to Develop a Business Idea (Part I)
Launching your own business is a risky endeavour. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of startups close down in the first year, and half of them within the first five years. There are many reasons why these figures…
How to Become an Influencer (Part II)
Influencer marketing has shown rapid growth. The Benchmark report estimated that it was a $1.7 billion market in 2016, and predicted that it would grow to $16.4 billion in 2022. These figures indicate the huge growth potential of influencer marketing…
How to Become an Influencer (Part I)
Influencer marketing is a popular topic of conversations among marketers as well as consumers who are under its direct influence. Despite initial skepticism, it has become “a mainstream marketing tactic”. Agencies of different sizes have been actively exploring its potential….
Activating Lean Leadership
In the US, an ideal CEO is rugged and charismatic, and loudly articulates a bold vision for the business. As CEOs tend to be portable, they typically apply what has worked for them before in a new company. As they…
Personal Branding in the Context of Job Search
Many job seekers are unaware of the fact that they should invest their time in cultivating their personal brands during job search. Why so? Personal branding is essentially marketing your expertise. It signals your accomplishments and your potential to achieve…
How to Quit a Job Professionally: 5 Tips
At some point in your career, you might decide to quit your current job. It does not matter why you have decided to quit, quitting your job can be challenging. It is not easy to quit your job, even if…
How to Ask for a Pay Raise: 5 Tips
Many people are afraid of asking for a pay raise. They either feel awkward about initiating a conversation with their bosses or are worried that they would sound greedy. Asking for a pay raise is perhaps one of the most…
How to Sell Yourself: 5 Tips
Advertising and applying for a job have 2 things in common: smart brand-building and persuasion. Although having an impressive résumé and strong recommendations may be enough to get a job interview, they do not guarantee getting the job. To get…
The Sharing Economy: Beyond the Hype and Assumptions
43% of US consumers consider ownership to be a burden. 50% admit that owning things is a good way to show their social status. 81% agree that it is cheaper to share goods than to own them. 80% think that…