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Getting roll-off dumpsters to take care of your waste may seem like a last resort. This forces most of us to ask if we really need to rent them. After all, isn’t it just an over-sized trash can? If you are thinking the same thing, here are 8 important things that can convince you to get a roll-off dumpster for your home. Makes Decluttering Your Home A Lot Easier. As things in your home pile up over time, it becomes important to declutter your space a few times a year. MORE
On college campuses around the country, job fairs are popping up like groundhogs looking for a place to wait out the winter. Companies load up their banners and swag (A free pen! A free stress reduction ball!) and stake out a table. Then, the college students -- wearing nice clothes that make them squirm -- start the trek from table to table to table, ready to hand out their resumes. The only problem is that sometimes recruiters shake them off. "No," No," they say. "We We don't need your resume. MORE
Back then, going on vacation means being away from work. If you travel, you’ll miss important calls and messages and you won’t be able to get any work done. Today, thanks to the Internet, almost everything is possible and getting work done while on the go is easier than ever. You can travel without having to worry about missing deadlines and compromising work. But how do smartphones help business succeed? How can you make the most of the technology? Create Your Own Hotspot. MORE
When you’re exhausted, your brain becomes slower and your body becomes less productive. Forcing yourself to work when you’re in such state can only spell trouble for your health. Unfortunately, since most of us have tons of things to do, we often overlook the importance of getting proper rest and sleep. We force our eyes to remain open so that we can complete our tasks. We ignore our body’s signal to take a break just so we can accomplish our to-do lists. MORE
Subcontracting is a lucrative opportunity to scale your business up without incurring the overheads associated with it. A freelancer who executes all projects by herself may only be able to take on fifty or sixty hours of work each week. MORE
CIPD is sort of the UK version of the U.S. trade group the Society for Human Resource Management ( SHRM ). They recently released More selfies? UK self-employment continues to rise , a new report in their megatrends series. MORE
Getting down on one knee and popping the big question is hard. If you’re doing a destination proposal, it’s going to be way harder. There’s always the risk of ruining the surprise and worse, losing the ring while you’re traveling. For someone who’s prepared so hard during the last couple of months, that’s probably the last things you want to happen. So, what to do? Here are a couple of tips you can use to make sure nothing goes awry while you’re traveling with jewelry. Safety Tip #1: Make a plan. MORE
Have you ever been so burnt out at work and sick of all the corporate politics that you are thinking of quitting your job? Or maybe you are only working hard enough to get a paycheck and make it to the weekend? Week after week. Month after month. Year after year. You meant well when you first accepted the career position. Now, you’re no longer sure if you’re feeling the same way. And you’re not alone. Some statistics say up to 85% of people hate their jobs. MORE
Blog marketing. Blogging for Business. A few years ago every so-called business guru was pushing the business blog. Then video blogging (vlogging), Facebook Live, Snapchat and Insta-Stories arrived on the scene and the death sentence was given to blogging. But is it really dead ? More importantly, what about marketing with a blog? Is business blogging dead? No, the business blog is not dead. “I’ll I’ll repeat, the business blog is not dead.” . MORE
Our thoughts are helpful. We need them to make sense of the information around us and to take action. I used to believe this wholeheartedly, but is it really true? Is the stream of words in our heads really necessary? As far as we know, animals don’t talk to themselves and they seem to manage. Some of our actions are prompted by our thoughts but most of them are the results of outside stimuli and our feelings. Your Mind in Action. MORE
Continuous learning should the the mantra for every CEO. With the convenience offered by the Internet, CEOs can no longer make any excuses not to expand their skills and skill-sets. MORE
In each sentence, choose the correct word from the pair of similar terms. (If If both words possibly can be correct, choose the more plausible one.). Sallie’s parents criticized her constantly as a child; as a result, she has difficulty accepting a. a) compliment. b) complement. MORE
February is the month of love, so in honor of St. Valentine, let’s talk about love at work. No, I’m not referring to workplace romances. That’s not my area of expertise. But, if you’re looking for my advice on the topic—DON’T DO IT. I’m actually more interested in talking about love FOR work. MORE
Culture is a hot button topic in today’s business world. Culture is the ideology of a business and what comprises its personality. It’s the entire ecosystem, and how people interact within in. MORE
In each of the sentences below, the sentence has been constructed so that the noun or pronoun that a modifying phrase should refer to is missing, which may or may not cause reader confusion but definitely will distract, often because an inanimate object is mistakenly ascribed human agency, sometimes resulting in an unintentionally humorous reading. Discussion after each example explains the problem, and revisions demonstrate solutions. 1. Lifestyle enhancements are crucial if markets slide when approaching retirement. In the absence of the appropriate noun or pronoun identifying who is approaching retirement, the reader ascribes the impending retirement to the nearest noun or pronoun; here, the sentence refers to markets approaching retirement. To rectify this error, introduce the pertinent noun or pronoun before “approaching retirement”: “Lifestyle enhancements are crucial if markets slide when you are approaching retirement.” (The sentence can be further revised to “Lifestyle enhancements are crucial if markets slide as you approach retirement.”). 2. Social exclusion is inevitable when faced with mobility restrictions. Here, social exclusion is said to be faced with mobility restrictions. To revise the sentence so that it conveys the intended message, insert an explicit reference to who is faced with the restrictions: “Social exclusion is inevitable when one is faced with mobility restrictions.”. 3. Youthful misdemeanors can come back to haunt you while job hunting. In this sentence, youthful misdemeanors are treated as actors in a scenario in which they take time out from their search for employment to carry out a function normally assigned to ghosts. But the correct interpretation is that while you are seeking work, mistakes you’ve made in the past may resurface during the vetting process, as expressed in the following revision: “Youthful misdemeanors can come back to haunt you while you are job hunting.”. Click here to get access to 800+ interactive grammar exercises! Publish your book with our partner InstantPublisher.com ! Professionally printed in as few as 7 days. Original post: 3 Examples of Dangling Modifiers. Grammar MORE
Depression is extremely common. It can affect anyone at anytime. It’s considered a serious medical issue that needs prompt attention. Failure to give it the attention it needs can result in fatal consequences. Because of this, knowing how to deal with depression is a must. You don’t need to be a doctor or a nurse to be able to help someone. If you or anyone you know is battling this condition, know that help is available. MORE
If you’re running a business online, then it’s likely you have a website (rather than just being present on 3rd party platforms). If you don’t have a website, then it’s likely it’s a consideration, and with good reason. MORE
Big companies like Coca-Cola, Nestle, and McDonald’s are brands well-known throughout the world. When you go to those companies or buy their products, you get a certain feeling of authority and trust as a customer. Because they are huge and established multinational companies. Now, if you are just starting out with your business, you’re probably hoping to trigger the same feelings in your customers. MORE
There are several reasons why this post nearly didn’t get written. First, I don’t usually make resolutions to start off the year. Second, I don’t begin my year in January. MORE
These days, people are getting new mattresses every 8 or 9 years as opposed to once every 10 years just a decade ago. Where did our sudden interest in buying beds come from? Why did the mattress market suddenly boom? Online mattress retailers identified the complicated process of buying a bed and it overwhelms a lot of people. Here are the figures to help you understand: 80% of shoppers look for free delivery as a factor when deciding where to purchase a mattress. MORE
Innosight, an innovation consulting firm, recently released their 2018 Corporate Longevity Forecast: Creative Destruction is Accelerating. This report forecasts continuing corporate turbulence and a reduction in the amount of time firms spend on the S&P 500 index. MORE
Words that include the element nym , and some that include nom , pertain to names and naming. Such terms as anonymous (literally, “without a name”) and pseudonym (“false name”) are ubiquitous, but most others in this class are more or less obscure. MORE
by Subscribe: iTunes ? Stitcher ? Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play. You can leave a review here! ?. This is podcast 89 and it’s about finding the real truth. I had a breakthrough with a client yesterday. We’ve been talking for months about different storage options. She has a very specific preference, even though it has significant problems. Basically, she wants open shelving instead of cabinets or bins. But yesterday she suddenly agreed to closed storage. What happened? MORE
Using italics and quotation marks to emphasize words and phrases is a useful technique, but for the sake of clarity, such formatting should be used only in the manner described in this post. MORE
Blog marketing. Blogging for Business. A few years ago every so-called business guru was pushing the business blog. Then video blogging (vlogging), Facebook Live, Snapchat and Insta-Stories arrived on the scene and the death sentence was given to blogging. But is it really dead? More importantly, what about marketing with a blog? Is business blogging. Read more. MORE
"Where do you see yourself in five years?" This is a pretty standard interview question, but it's also often asked during performance reviews. Many people are a bit stumped by this, since they're not sure what they're doing this weekend, let alone five years from now. MORE
Have you wondered how many employees use their personal email accounts for work purposes? Who uses their work email for personal reasons? A survey has answers to those questions but one issue remains: Is using your work and personal emails interchangeably a bad thing? The short answer is yes. Business email accounts and personal email accounts should remain separate in most cases. Currently, 38.8% of people living in the U.S. allow their email usage to overlap sometimes. MORE
You may not be ready to buy an acre lot, build a chicken coop, and start living off the land. But, with a small yard or even a sunny balcony, you can start growing your own fresh food and save hundreds of dollars each year in supermarket bills. But which plants to have in your garden? Check out this really quick list. Herbs. I cringe every time I spend $3 on a tiny plastic case of herbs. Rosemary, thyme, and oregano can be tucked in any sunny corner of your yard. MORE
Finding an apartment to move into is an exciting experience. Well, that’s if you’re fully prepared. In the same way that you go shopping for clothes, you will want to find an apartment that will fit your lifestyle. Knowing the size that you need, the amount you want to pay, and where to look are the key factors that make an apartment hunt go smoothly. To make sure you enjoy the experience, here are 8 tips to help you in finding an apartment. Make a List. MORE
Working 9-5 isn’t just one of Dolly Parton’s best-known songs, it’s a state of mind, a shorthand phrase for the working day and the weekly grind. While those hours used to signify the typical working day up until a few years ago, more modern flexible working policies seem to have shifted it a bit. MORE
The Golden Globes was more electrifying than ever this year and it wasn’t the flashy outfits, comedic host or latest Hollywood scandal that took the show. This year it was Oprah Winfrey’s Cecil B. DeMille Award speech that shot everyone out of their seats into a standing ovation. It was an ovation that was heard around the world. The award may be for outstanding contributions to entertainment but her speech went beyond the industry. MORE
Living in an era of technology, we can say that most of us depend on computers and gadgets. We use them for business and even for recreation. They make our lives more convenient in every aspect. As we depend so much on computers, files become as important as our bank accounts. Because of that, we need to be cautious and back everything up to prevent data loss. Here are some simple ways to backup important files on a computer. Copy Necessary Files on a CD. MORE
This episode of The Productivityist Podcast is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclist, weightlifters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance. Go to healthiq.com/vardy to support the show and see if you qualify. MORE
Social isolation and loneliness are related, but not the same thing. Social isolation refers to having relatively few relationships and/or infrequent contact with others. Loneliness MORE
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Social isolation and loneliness are related, but not the same thing. Social isolation refers to having relatively few relationships and/or infrequent contact with others. Loneliness
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
When you’re exhausted, your brain becomes slower and your body becomes less productive. Forcing yourself to work when you’re in such state can only spell trouble for your health. Unfortunately, since most of us have tons of things to do, we often overlook the importance of getting proper rest and sleep. We force our eyes to remain open so that we can complete our tasks. We ignore our body’s signal to take a break just so we can accomplish our to-do lists.
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Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
February is the month of love, so in honor of St. Valentine, let’s talk about love at work. No, I’m not referring to workplace romances. That’s not my area of expertise. But, if you’re looking for my advice on the topic—DON’T DO IT. I’m actually more interested in talking about love FOR work.
Tips From T. Marie
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Blog marketing. Blogging for Business. A few years ago every so-called business guru was pushing the business blog. Then video blogging (vlogging), Facebook Live, Snapchat and Insta-Stories arrived on the scene and the death sentence was given to blogging. But is it really dead? More importantly, what about marketing with a blog? Is business blogging. Read more.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
CIPD is sort of the UK version of the U.S. trade group the Society for Human Resource Management ( SHRM ). They recently released More selfies? UK self-employment continues to rise , a new report in their megatrends series.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Have you ever been so burnt out at work and sick of all the corporate politics that you are thinking of quitting your job? Or maybe you are only working hard enough to get a paycheck and make it to the weekend? Week after week. Month after month. Year after year. You meant well when you first accepted the career position. Now, you’re no longer sure if you’re feeling the same way. And you’re not alone. Some statistics say up to 85% of people hate their jobs.
On The Job
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
On college campuses around the country, job fairs are popping up like groundhogs looking for a place to wait out the winter. Companies load up their banners and swag (A free pen! A free stress reduction ball!) and stake out a table. Then, the college students -- wearing nice clothes that make them squirm -- start the trek from table to table to table, ready to hand out their resumes. The only problem is that sometimes recruiters shake them off. "No," No," they say. "We We don't need your resume.
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Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Innosight, an innovation consulting firm, recently released their 2018 Corporate Longevity Forecast: Creative Destruction is Accelerating. This report forecasts continuing corporate turbulence and a reduction in the amount of time firms spend on the S&P 500 index.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Back then, going on vacation means being away from work. If you travel, you’ll miss important calls and messages and you won’t be able to get any work done. Today, thanks to the Internet, almost everything is possible and getting work done while on the go is easier than ever. You can travel without having to worry about missing deadlines and compromising work. But how do smartphones help business succeed? How can you make the most of the technology? Create Your Own Hotspot.
On The Job
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
"Where do you see yourself in five years?" This is a pretty standard interview question, but it's also often asked during performance reviews. Many people are a bit stumped by this, since they're not sure what they're doing this weekend, let alone five years from now.
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
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Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Ask pretty much any SMB owner/operator what their greatest desire is, and most would say, “ More business.” Now, maybe you’re not one of them. Maybe you’re thinking you have all the business you can handle.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Finding an apartment to move into is an exciting experience. Well, that’s if you’re fully prepared. In the same way that you go shopping for clothes, you will want to find an apartment that will fit your lifestyle. Knowing the size that you need, the amount you want to pay, and where to look are the key factors that make an apartment hunt go smoothly. To make sure you enjoy the experience, here are 8 tips to help you in finding an apartment. Make a List.
Daily Writing Tips
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
In each sentence, choose the correct word from the pair of similar terms. (If If both words possibly can be correct, choose the more plausible one.). Sallie’s parents criticized her constantly as a child; as a result, she has difficulty accepting a. a) compliment. b) complement.
Tips From T. Marie
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Blog marketing. Blogging for Business. A few years ago every so-called business guru was pushing the business blog. Then video blogging (vlogging), Facebook Live, Snapchat and Insta-Stories arrived on the scene and the death sentence was given to blogging. But is it really dead ? More importantly, what about marketing with a blog? Is business blogging dead? No, the business blog is not dead. “I’ll I’ll repeat, the business blog is not dead.” .
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Does your sales strategy have a well-articulated e-commerce component ? Perhaps you don’t have a choice. If your company doesn’t have a physical office or product from which to hawk goods or services, e-commerce is necessarily the be-all-end-all of its sales strategy.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
You may not be ready to buy an acre lot, build a chicken coop, and start living off the land. But, with a small yard or even a sunny balcony, you can start growing your own fresh food and save hundreds of dollars each year in supermarket bills. But which plants to have in your garden? Check out this really quick list. Herbs. I cringe every time I spend $3 on a tiny plastic case of herbs. Rosemary, thyme, and oregano can be tucked in any sunny corner of your yard.
Daily Writing Tips
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
In each of the sentences below, the sentence has been constructed so that the noun or pronoun that a modifying phrase should refer to is missing, which may or may not cause reader confusion but definitely will distract, often because an inanimate object is mistakenly ascribed human agency, sometimes resulting in an unintentionally humorous reading. Discussion after each example explains the problem, and revisions demonstrate solutions. 1. Lifestyle enhancements are crucial if markets slide when approaching retirement. In the absence of the appropriate noun or pronoun identifying who is approaching retirement, the reader ascribes the impending retirement to the nearest noun or pronoun; here, the sentence refers to markets approaching retirement. To rectify this error, introduce the pertinent noun or pronoun before “approaching retirement”: “Lifestyle enhancements are crucial if markets slide when you are approaching retirement.” (The sentence can be further revised to “Lifestyle enhancements are crucial if markets slide as you approach retirement.”). 2. Social exclusion is inevitable when faced with mobility restrictions. Here, social exclusion is said to be faced with mobility restrictions. To revise the sentence so that it conveys the intended message, insert an explicit reference to who is faced with the restrictions: “Social exclusion is inevitable when one is faced with mobility restrictions.”. 3. Youthful misdemeanors can come back to haunt you while job hunting. In this sentence, youthful misdemeanors are treated as actors in a scenario in which they take time out from their search for employment to carry out a function normally assigned to ghosts. But the correct interpretation is that while you are seeking work, mistakes you’ve made in the past may resurface during the vetting process, as expressed in the following revision: “Youthful misdemeanors can come back to haunt you while you are job hunting.”. Click here to get access to 800+ interactive grammar exercises! Publish your book with our partner InstantPublisher.com ! Professionally printed in as few as 7 days. Original post: 3 Examples of Dangling Modifiers. Grammar
Productivityist
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
This episode of The Productivityist Podcast is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclist, weightlifters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance. Go to healthiq.com/vardy to support the show and see if you qualify.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Subcontracting is a lucrative opportunity to scale your business up without incurring the overheads associated with it. A freelancer who executes all projects by herself may only be able to take on fifty or sixty hours of work each week.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
The Golden Globes was more electrifying than ever this year and it wasn’t the flashy outfits, comedic host or latest Hollywood scandal that took the show. This year it was Oprah Winfrey’s Cecil B. DeMille Award speech that shot everyone out of their seats into a standing ovation. It was an ovation that was heard around the world. The award may be for outstanding contributions to entertainment but her speech went beyond the industry.
Daily Writing Tips
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Words that include the element nym , and some that include nom , pertain to names and naming. Such terms as anonymous (literally, “without a name”) and pseudonym (“false name”) are ubiquitous, but most others in this class are more or less obscure.
Productivityist
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
There are several reasons why this post nearly didn’t get written. First, I don’t usually make resolutions to start off the year. Second, I don’t begin my year in January.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Continuous learning should the the mantra for every CEO. With the convenience offered by the Internet, CEOs can no longer make any excuses not to expand their skills and skill-sets.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Have you wondered how many employees use their personal email accounts for work purposes? Who uses their work email for personal reasons? A survey has answers to those questions but one issue remains: Is using your work and personal emails interchangeably a bad thing? The short answer is yes. Business email accounts and personal email accounts should remain separate in most cases. Currently, 38.8% of people living in the U.S. allow their email usage to overlap sometimes.
Daily Writing Tips
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Using italics and quotation marks to emphasize words and phrases is a useful technique, but for the sake of clarity, such formatting should be used only in the manner described in this post.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Getting roll-off dumpsters to take care of your waste may seem like a last resort. This forces most of us to ask if we really need to rent them. After all, isn’t it just an over-sized trash can? If you are thinking the same thing, here are 8 important things that can convince you to get a roll-off dumpster for your home. Makes Decluttering Your Home A Lot Easier. As things in your home pile up over time, it becomes important to declutter your space a few times a year.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Our thoughts are helpful. We need them to make sense of the information around us and to take action. I used to believe this wholeheartedly, but is it really true? Is the stream of words in our heads really necessary? As far as we know, animals don’t talk to themselves and they seem to manage. Some of our actions are prompted by our thoughts but most of them are the results of outside stimuli and our feelings. Your Mind in Action.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Depression is extremely common. It can affect anyone at anytime. It’s considered a serious medical issue that needs prompt attention. Failure to give it the attention it needs can result in fatal consequences. Because of this, knowing how to deal with depression is a must. You don’t need to be a doctor or a nurse to be able to help someone. If you or anyone you know is battling this condition, know that help is available.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Living in an era of technology, we can say that most of us depend on computers and gadgets. We use them for business and even for recreation. They make our lives more convenient in every aspect. As we depend so much on computers, files become as important as our bank accounts. Because of that, we need to be cautious and back everything up to prevent data loss. Here are some simple ways to backup important files on a computer. Copy Necessary Files on a CD.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Big companies like Coca-Cola, Nestle, and McDonald’s are brands well-known throughout the world. When you go to those companies or buy their products, you get a certain feeling of authority and trust as a customer. Because they are huge and established multinational companies. Now, if you are just starting out with your business, you’re probably hoping to trigger the same feelings in your customers.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
These days, people are getting new mattresses every 8 or 9 years as opposed to once every 10 years just a decade ago. Where did our sudden interest in buying beds come from? Why did the mattress market suddenly boom? Online mattress retailers identified the complicated process of buying a bed and it overwhelms a lot of people. Here are the figures to help you understand: 80% of shoppers look for free delivery as a factor when deciding where to purchase a mattress.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Getting down on one knee and popping the big question is hard. If you’re doing a destination proposal, it’s going to be way harder. There’s always the risk of ruining the surprise and worse, losing the ring while you’re traveling. For someone who’s prepared so hard during the last couple of months, that’s probably the last things you want to happen. So, what to do? Here are a couple of tips you can use to make sure nothing goes awry while you’re traveling with jewelry. Safety Tip #1: Make a plan.
Daily Writing Tips
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
In each of the following sentences, a point and a counterpoint are posited, but the phrasing that supports them is poorly constructed; explanations and revisions that follow each example describe the problem and provide a solution.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Culture is a hot button topic in today’s business world. Culture is the ideology of a business and what comprises its personality. It’s the entire ecosystem, and how people interact within in.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
If you’re running a business online, then it’s likely you have a website (rather than just being present on 3rd party platforms). If you don’t have a website, then it’s likely it’s a consideration, and with good reason.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 3, 2018
Working 9-5 isn’t just one of Dolly Parton’s best-known songs, it’s a state of mind, a shorthand phrase for the working day and the weekly grind. While those hours used to signify the typical working day up until a few years ago, more modern flexible working policies seem to have shifted it a bit.
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