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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

Success

I started doing this in July of 2009 and it has created the most magical year of my life. I want to evaluate my cost-of-living expenses and see where I can cut back. Refresh your network. Pull up those numbers and refresh your network! Now is the perfect time to check in and keep your network working for you.

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During a Recession, Entrepreneurs Are in the Driver’s Seat

Success

was in a recession from December 2007 to June 2009—the longest since World War II, exceeding the recessions of 1973-1975, 1981-1982 and 1990-1991. Social media sites provide endless opportunities for marketing, networking and support from other professionals in your industry. But every aspect of life is steadily growing more expensive.

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Small Business News World Round-up – 2009/12/08

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Small Business News World Round-up – 2009/12/08 by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 08, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world.

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Selling to Big Companies: 8 Sales Tips to Land Your White Whale

Success

Check out LinkedIn to see whether you have any networking relationships you can leverage. Corporate decision-makers demand that you come prepared—with valuable ideas, insights and information that can help them improve their business, reduce expenses or increase revenue. This article was published in February 2009 and has been updated.

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The Relocated Spouse

Job Advice Blog

We all keep hearing over and over to network but if you move to a new area what then? Put signs in supermarkets and start networking. Now back to networking. Now I know not everyone can join due to the expense but there are plenty of very affordable tennis clubs or perhaps workout clubs. What happens to you?

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So, How about a Career Coach?

Job Advice Blog

Paid in full by that past employer, the service may entitle the person in transition to limited, one-on-one coaching; group networking; seminars and workshops; assistance in resume writing; and access to the outplacement firm’s online databases to search for potential employers. The sooner you get there the sooner you will get employed.

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Top 5 Tips on Building a 6 Month Cash Reserve

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Add up all your monthly expenses so you can estimate how much money you will have left each month. The best tip from my point of view would be to avoid unnecessary expenses. Then try and remove or refinance the most expensive lending. Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP.

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