Want to make some extra money, but don’t want to commute? Working from home is a great option, and the career choices are multiplying as technology advances and the economy changes. Here are three careers you can have as a telecommuter. Customer service: Working from home is extremely popular with. Employers are discovering that employees work better and are happier when working at home, not to mention that the company no longer has to pay for office space. These jobs cover anything from taking orders for flower deliveries to talking to airline customers about lost … [Read more...]
Choosing Between Part Time and Permanent Medical Work
September 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
All or nothing? How about something in between? When it comes to working in the medical industry, you may not realize that there are options that allow you to have greater control over your career, your time, and your future. Which option is right for you? It all comes down to what you want most. Permanent Medical Work A steady career in the medical field is a hugely rewarding and highly regarded path. Doctors, therapists, orthodontists: these are all positions that require an extensive investment in schooling and time but have big payoffs. Nurses and physician assistants can still … [Read more...]
Benefits of a Financial Advisor Career
August 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Financial Advising The financial world is a busy and fast-paced environment. Those who are interested in a career in this market enjoy many benefits, but some personality types are not as suited for these jobs. Those who often become stressed at work might not enjoy the responsibilities, but others may find that the fast-moving environment is thrilling and exciting. Job Description A financial advisor’s main job duty is managing the money of clients who have extra income that they are interested in investing. This requires a great deal of trust, so the advisor must help … [Read more...]
Creating a Value-Added Aspect to Your Marketing Campaign
July 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Marketing a business is all about getting fresh looks from potential customers and turning those views into sales. And it's a proven fact that a clever and well-designed marketing campaign draws interest from all walks of life. The goal is to catch the attention of someone who never knew you existed or that your business has something of value for them. The first rule about marketing is understanding the psychology of the customer. To begin with, you have a product to sell, and you need a person to buy it. So how do you get the attention of that potential buyer? The next step is to hook … [Read more...]
Building Relationships While Working at Home
July 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It's lonely at the top, the hard work and late nights that make for good business often wreak havoc on relationships but is it possible to have it all? A thriving business and fulfilling relationships? people do it all the time and the biggest key to it all is balance. Hard workers often see relationship building as a waste of time and therefore refuse to put in the effort to make relationships successful. Happy entrepreneurs are those who realize not only is relationship building healthy but it is also important to the success of any business. Schedule time for recreation that has nothing … [Read more...]
Moving on
June 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Image by Getty Images via @daylife There comes a time in our lives when we need to make decisions, a time when we realize that the path we are on is about to change. At times we can do something about the change, but at other times it's thrust upon us with little chance to react. A crossroads in our lives, created by either a desire to do something different or redundancy or some other circumstance. A chance to take stock and look around. The openings whatever stage we are in with our careers, be it as an employee forced to re-evaluate our position, or one finally ready to take … [Read more...]
Temporary Work or Freelancing?
May 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Persons in a difficult job search, when few positions are available, may benefit by taking temporary work. You may have skills that are sought after by businesses that are not ready to hire permanent employees. Some businesses have seasonal needs, or periodic changes in the amount of work they do. If you are able to help them as an independent contractor, you can be earning while searching for a long-term position. If you would rather be your own boss, consider self-employment, working for a number of different client businesses. A career as a freelance professional requires considerable … [Read more...]