The world doesn’t always seem to lend itself easily to a successful, fulfilling life. Some of us never quite seem to find our bearings like others do. Others channel their energies down one path only to find out that the path isn’t as engaging as they would hope. Lots of people get stuck in a…
At first glance, you might assume starting or running a business when you have a chronic illness is the definition of insanity. After all, despite huge progress made in the field of medicine in recent years, with new treatments such as Livewell Clinic’s stem cell therapy available to alleviate suffering, it is still very difficult…
Being a business owner, a small business owner anyway, is pretty hard. You’ve almost always got a mountain of tasks on your “to-do” list, and a lot of people looking to you for guidance and leadership. If you’re comparing yourself to your role models and feel like you’re coming up short, don’t worry, it’s something…
Only 35 years or so ago, the typical workplace was not the place for a woman. We’ve come a long way since then, of course, but there is a lot of work to do. According to a report by Thomson Reuters and the Rockefeller Foundation, there are still many issues. And, in a survey of…
If you’ve been throwing around ideas for your own business for a while, then you’ll probably know something about the importance of marketing. Marketing, in the simplest possible terms, is showing your audience the value of the thing you’re selling. Moms will already have some experience with this; we’ve all had to convince a four-year-old…
Back in the 1990s, Jane Hamill ran a very successful eponymous business. It was the go-to clothing designer for anybody looking for classy evening wear. The business was thriving. And, its clothing was sold at designer retailers all over Chicago and the rest of the world. But after 14 years in the business, Hamill herself…
Looking for a new job is nobody’s favorite thing to do. From searching job websites to updating your resume, it’s often a long and tiresome task. Knowing what to include in a resume is also something many people struggle with. Obviously, your personal details, work history, and qualifications should be included. But, what about personal…
We’re used to hearing a lot about the so-called, work-life balance. It’s something to which we all strive, although actually achieving it can prove terribly difficult. Each of us only has 168 hours each week to get all of our work done. And while most of us don’t spend all those hours working (we like…
Changes happen, there’s nothing you can do about that. It’s important to ensure that as the world changes, so your company does too. There are far too many businesses that get left behind because they are stuck in their ways. Don’t let this be you. Make changes to help your business keep up. Digital Framework…
It is only in recent years that employers have really started to care about the well-being of their employees. Greater workers rights have meant that pay has risen, hours have lessened (in some areas) and people are generally better off. However, as with everything in life, there is always room for improvement. If you are…
