Google Chrome is the most widely-used web browser, with Safari, Firefox and others so far behind it they may never catch up. With so many add-ons available in the Chrome web store, you can customize your browser in countless ways to help you work more efficiently and build better websites. We’ve rounded up the best […]
How to Conduct a Personal SWOT Analysis For Career Advancements?
Self-reflection is one of the highest states a human being can reach throughout their lifetime. It may seem straightforward. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. The most insightful business leaders invest heavily in digging deeper into themselves, building actionable plans that build upon their strengths while mitigating the management risks posed by their […]
9 Fun Ways to Still Be Productive When Bored at Work
There’s a platitude that goes something like if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. The sentiment there is nice, but it’s wholly untrue. Even if you love what you do, it’s still work. And some days, it’s Work with a capital W. On those days, the 2 pm slump […]
The Practical Guide to Hiring Employees
Hiring new employees is among the biggest problems businesses face. From micro businesses to large enterprises, finding and closing top talent is a major challenge that we’re all eager to overcome. Hiring Qualified Talent Isn’t Easier Having led over a thousand interviews, I’ve faced challenges with almost every role I looked for in IT. Software […]
The 31 Biggest Business Challenges Growing Companies Face
Growing a business is complicated. According to SBE Council, 89% of all businesses employ fewer than 20 employees. And scaling a company further is contingent on solving a number of challenges — most of those being common across all organizations out there. Businesses in their first year or two, under 10 to 20 employees, and […]
Hiring Staff: Important Considerations And Why Background Matters
A study quoted on Inc. reports that 85% of job applicants lie on their resumes. While it’s not always intentional, resumes and interviews are meant to find the perfect fit for the job. That includes additional effort and studying for interviews, dressing formally in order to impress interviewers, and always projecting the best possible version of yourself […]
Internet Marketing For Startups – Outsourcing vs. Building Teams
Internet marketing is one of the many online disciplines that don’t require education, certification, or any type of entry point that comes with the right background or experience. Same goes for content writing, web design, web development, advertising, PR – you name it. It’s not the same for medical professionals and lawyers – which is why we don’t […]
Key Factors To Consider When Recruiting Front-End Web Developers
If I have to classify the factors that we consider while recruiting front-end web developers, I would break them down into several categories. Different Categories Considered in Hiring Skills The “skills” factor is the amount of know-how you possess, your portfolio, and being able to solve different problems. Depending on the complexity of the job, […]
How to Take Notes Effectively
Full disclosure: I’m part of a book club. It’s an all female book club, we read self-improvement books and we all show up to our virtual meeting in different stages of pajamas – sleek yoga pants to misshapen sweats. It’s corny, emotional and exactly what it sounds like. At the last meeting, I had taken […]
How to Read for Personal and Professional Growth
People are notoriously bad readers, especially when it comes to online content. We scan and skim to pull out the chunks of information that are most appealing to us. Digest small bits at a time, never finishing an entire article. Make comments, sometimes harsh ones, that clearly show we don’t understand how to read. You […]