If you've ever thought that telecommuting hinders companies more than it helps, I'm here to change your mind. Telecommuting has been a topic of debate for a while now, especially with high-profile companies like Yahoo dismissing the very idea. However, it is hard to deny that...
Small businesses especially are beginning to see the benefits of outsourcing and hiring freelancers rather than hiring new full-time employees. This tend is becoming more popular and, thanks to technology, it's become so easy to turn to independent contractors. Michael Alter, the president of SurePayroll, recently shared his...
Life at a startup doesn't allow for much leg room when it comes to hiring a new employee. If you are looking to hire someone, it's likely because you need a talented person to get right to work, without a long training process. If this is...
In a recent article on Fast Company, Crystal Paine revealed some of the ways she deals with the stress and the ever-encroaching dilemma of saying "yes." As the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, Paine knows what it is like to slave through the initial steps of a startup. From...
Every business needs a something to value. More than a bottom line or mission statement, a thriving company culture can lead employees through the ups and downs of a startup while allowing staff to be part of a community. If your organization is struggling with building a distinct culture, here...
Ambitions aren't goals, not really anyway. Most people have these ambitions in mind, these destinations of where we want to end up. However, we lack in our ability to map our way to these goals, ambitions and destinations. Productivity expert Ari Meisel suggests setting micro-goals to help you...
