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As I write this month’s article, we are in the midst of many unknowns regarding COVID-19. Specific to the area of employment and sick leave, I’ve received many questions on the best way to approach employee time off requests given the COVID-19 concerns. Read More …
Home Owners / Claim Handling / Your Responsibility. If you experienced damage to your home you should take the necessary action to protect the property from further damage and start the process of filing a claim to repair your property. Florida Statutes 627.7142 outlines your responsibilities as a homeowners insurance policy holder. Read More …
Tips for a successful job search – After the Interview. Last month we talked about standard interview questions you can expect during the interview. This month I want to give you some tips for how to close the interview.
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Melbourne Regional Chamber Promotes Richey
Melbourne, FL [February 6, 2020] – Melbourne Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the promotion of Meg Richey to Executive Vice President. Richey has been with the organization for two years as the Director of Communications & Events Read More …
Without a plan, you don’t know what you want to accomplish, how you want to accomplish it, have no way to track if you’re getting there, and don’t know if it’s profitable. Read More …
Today we want to talk to you about standard interview questions you can expect during the interview. Read More …
Monthly budgets help people make the most of their money. While a person’s income will affect how much they can spend on housing, food and clothing each month, another, more abstract factor can have a big impact on monthly budgets as well.Nearly every adult Read More …
Google Calendar / Google’s suite of productivity tools is estimated to have over 1.5 billion users, with Gmail and Google Calendar being the most popular tools. A convenience feature within these tools was recently shown to be an effective way to trick users into clicking on dangerous links. Read More …
by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP In previous articles I shared how to write a compelling resume and how to get that resume in front of employers. Now I want to give you tools for the next phase of the job search process – the initial phone screen. Read More …
by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers My previous two articles talked about writing a compelling resume. For a resume to be compelling, it must be accurate, visually appealing, likeable, and content rich. Once you are happy with your resume, you need to get Read More …
by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist Summer is coming to an end, and students are heading go back to school. It’s also a time where small business owners and employees get back to serious work. For many, summer is a time where we take Read More …
by Financial Professional: Erin Long Don’t you just love tax season? No? Me neither. Like most of my clients, you probably recognize the necessity of taxes, but you don’t want to pay a penny more than your fair share. Before I discuss some tax efficiency Read More …
by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers Last month I shared with you the “big picture” of writing a compelling resume. In order for a resume to be compelling, it must be accurate, visually appealing, and likeable. This month I want to talk about Read More …
by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist What if you could use your strengths, build on them, and focus them in a way that would make you more successful? That’s the idea behind CliftonStrengths (formerly known as StrengthsFinder). What is CliftonStrengths? CliftonStrengths was created Read More …
by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers I hear from people regularly who are struggling with their job search. Some of you have been looking for months with no success. Finding a new job is not easy! So, what can you do? In my Read More …
by: Kim Shivler, M.Ed. One of the most common platitudes thrown around when it comes to selling is: “People buy from those they Know, Like, and Trust.” This is possibly the most misunderstood selling mantra touted by business coaches and floating around networking circles. Successful business development Read More …
Your choice in browsers can be one of the most important decisions you’ll make on all your Internet-connected devices. It’s common for users to simply use whatever comes pre-loaded on the computer, but there can be significant differences in security, features, and performance if you Read More …
by, Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist & instructional Design Consultant Hey, small business owners. I mean anyone from a solopreneur consultant to a hair dresser, someone running a small team or anyone selling a network marketing product like Young Living, Mary Kay, or Doterra. Read More …
by Data Doctors Melbourne Florida If you’ve been using the Internet for more than a couple of years, you can assume that one or several of your passwords have been compromised. This assumption has little to do with any specific mistakes you’ve made, but because Read More …
by, Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist & instructional Design Consultant As we pass Thanksgiving in November and move into the December holidays, it’s a time where gratitude and giving thanks for those around us becomes present in our minds. The reality is that if Read More …
by, Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist & instructional Design Consultant Have you ever been in a meeting that seemingly went on forever? One where people rambled incessantly on a variety of topics. You had no idea why you were there, and nothing got Read More …
Podcasts and podcasting are hot, and growing. According to the latest survey by Edison Research, 44% of people in the US have listened to a podcast. That’s 124 million people, and 12 million Americans listened to a podcast for the first time during the past Read More …
As a communications strategist, trainer and business consultant, I am often asked if there are legitimate opportunities to work from home. People tell me, “Everything I look into is a scam.” Sadly, many advertised opportunities are scams. It’s easy to find the modern-day equivalent of Read More …
Sales is key to a successful business. Without sales, you have a hobby – not a business. This is true whether you are an established business owner, or starting your first side hustle. For many entrepreneurs, sales are difficult. They don’t want to appear pushy. Read More …