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Winning Strategies for Employment: Reference Preparation

Job Advice Blog

All that stands between you and the job you really want and need is a reference check. Many people mistakenly put references directly on their résumés. At the time references are requested, you should provide references from a diverse group of people. Make sure they are comfortable serving as a reference.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

Success

Regus.com has a program that provides access to office space in 2,000 locations worldwide, with a couple of nice bonuses: The locations will answer your phone 24 hours a day as well as accept your mail and other deliveries. If it’s answering the phone, you should have a script. I use it with my interns for my blog.

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Mastering Time: Unleash the Magic of Time Blocking for Your Home Business

Tips From T. Marie

A Word Of Caution: Although I’ve had fun making magical references in this blog post, like anything else in life, this technique isn’t necessarily for everyone. Tuesday through Thursday are blocked off for scheduling phone calls, particularly calls with clients and potential clients. For example, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.,

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Preparing for the Phone Interview

Job Advice Blog

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. What do you do on the phone? Despite the limitations associated with a phone screen you can still make a powerful impression – powerful enough to get the real deal – an invite to the office. This is probably going to be your home and cell phone.

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Smartphone Sales to Over Take Feature Phone Sales in 2011

Small Business Labs

When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. will exceed "dumb" phones in 2011.  will exceed "dumb" phones in 2011. 

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Who Called? Use A Phone Call Log!

Professional Assistant Blog

Use A Phone Call Log! By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 09, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity D o you find that when you receive phone calls or voice mail messages, you cant remember who called, what time they called, who they were trying to call, etc? Home About Me Advertise Who Called? Whats next?

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How I Get My (Blog) Ideas

The Marq

I was speaking with a buddy about the Persistence blog post I've been working on. I told him about online resources, including the HubSpot Blog Topic Generator , as well as my own approach. During this time, I know I'm not doing anything else: no emails, texts, browsing (unless I'm researching), or phone calls. Of course not.