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A Quick Networking Tutorial to Build Strong Connections

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A lot of people don’t understand the true power of networking and how far in life you can go with knowing the right people. I’m sure you have all heard of the phrase, “It’s not what you know, but who you know”. Believe me, this is true and I speak from experience of getting to know the right people to open some doors for myself. In this article, I will explore a basic but personally tested networking tutorial.

Every day and every moment in life is an opportunity to network. You never know what the unsuspecting gentlemen in jeans sitting across from you on the train does for a living until you get to know them; I can guarantee 9 out of 10 times you would be amazed. Click Here to Read Article …

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LTC Plans — Benefits for Employers and Employees

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Editor’s Note: Information contributed by Genworth Financial.

Did you know that at least 70% of people over age 65 will require some long-term care and 40% of people under age 65 already require long-term care? LTC costs are increasing beyond the rate of inflation – at a rate of about 4.35% yearly growth. That equates to over $17K annual increase in costs.

Now, more than ever, it’s vital to consider the implications of planning for the future. Click Here to Read Article …

Uncertainty: An Interview with Jonathan Fields

Uncertainty: An Interview with Jonathan Fields

On this special episode of the Work Awesome podcast, Mike Vardy chats with the Career Renegade himself, Jonathan Fields.

Jonathan is a highly-demanded speaker and accomplished author, whose latest book, Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance, drops this week. This new work discusses the aspects of uncertainty that hinder people, as well as how to overcome uncertainty when it is holding you back. And that just scratches the surface of this incredibly motivating and inspiring book.

During this interview, the topics of uncertainty is explored — a great primer for a book that is sure to awaken many people who aren’t living to their fullest because of being afraid of what lies beyond…and propelling them forward to face uncertainty head-on.
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3 Lessons My Horse Taught Me about Networking

They gave me the most stubborn horse in the whole ranch. His name was Ben. And Ben was a big, beautiful, brown and white horse. At the time, I never thought Ben would teach me so much about networking.

After we set off into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains for a two-hour trail ride, I quickly realized that Ben was more than a handful for a novice rider like me. And so I learned a few new things about riding a horse. . . Click Here to Read Article …

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Time Management—Taking Stock of Your Most Precious Commodity

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If you’ve been entrusted to manage a valuable commodity—whether it’s the company’s finances, the merchandise in your shop, or your own income—you start by taking stock of what you have to work with. Where and how are the resources being generated, spent, saved, and squandered? Is it possible to appropriate them more effectively? Where are the silent leaks? It doesn’t have to be any different with time, our most valuable commodity. Time management is one of the most important activities when it comes to work.

Whatever value we place on money, investments, or merchandise, it is that resource of hours and minutes that’s most elusive. Click Here to Read Article …

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How to Sleep When Your Stressors Keep You Awake

Stress and sleep don’t go together. After all, how often have you gone home, exhausted and eager to rest yet feeling overwhelmed by the number of tasks and problems that remain unachieved and unsolved? How to sleep when stress keeps us awake?

I admit that this happens to me often, especially during the peak of the workweek. Despite the fact that my body has been screaming for sleep, I just can’t do it, because my mind refuses to stop thinking about the things that I still have to do. A part of me even feels guilty about wanting to spend the time to sleep, instead of using it to finish any of my tasks. Click Here to Read Article …

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6 Effective Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Website

Generating traffic to your website is an evolving endeavour; it never stops and requires constant attention. Thankfully, there are various proven techniques and ways to drive web traffic.

6 Ways You Can Drive Web Traffic

  1. Relevant Quality Content: The content you post must be relevant to the target audience. Some websites focus on the quantity of the material focusing on the mantra that the more is always better. Quality content is what will drive and keep your readers on your website. Constantly evaluate the objective and compare the content of your website to the relevance of your goals. Click Here to Read Article …
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Office Space — Why You Should Rent

Picture the scene: You’re stuck behind a desk in a pokey spare bedroom at home. There’s Internet, and your favourite coffee mug is never out of reach, but it can be a lonely existence when you have colleagues and clients who are situated in the thick of the action in a city centre or an office space elsewhere.

Of course, thanks to modern technology we can all ensure that we’re better placed to stay productive in the world of business, no matter what we’re doing for a living. Thanks to email, Internet, video conferencing and all the rest of it, there’s really no excuse for not being able to network effectively in the modern business world. Click Here to Read Article …

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