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The business of business isn’t really all that complicated. While there is, of course, specific knowledge required for specific industries, this post encapsulates everything that you’ll need to know to survive and thrive in the business world. Business Without the Bullsh*t: 49 Secrets and Shortcuts You Need to Know The lists below are adapted and condensed from my recently published book, HOW TO MANAGE YOUR EMOTIONS 1. How to Become More Optimistic EXPECT something wonderful to happen every day. TREAT people as you’d want to be treated. DON’T waste breath fighting about things you can’t change. CONCENTRATE on the job at hand, not the results you seek. ASSUME other people mean well. AVOID depressing people and conversations. EAT something delicious every day. TURN OFF the background television. ADOPT an attitude of gratitude. REMEMBER that the best is yet to come. 2. How to Eliminate Stress CULTIVATE the patience and perspective to let go o

Today we’re announcing settlements with Sprint and Verizon, who illegally billed consumers over a hundred million dollars in unauthorized third-party charges. If approved, these settlements will return $120 million directly to affected consumers. Sprint’s and Verizon’s customers became victims by clicking on ads for “free” digital content such as ring tones or daily horoscopes, and were then charged without their consent. Many people did not know that third parties could add charges to their wireless bills. The illegal billing often continued undetected for months. Sprint’s and Verizon’s billing systems invited illegal third-party charges and the companies did little or nothing to root them out. Sprint and Verizon also failed to properly track and respond to consumer complaints about these charges, while collecting hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue by serving as payment processors for these third-party companies. Sprint and Verizon received a 30-40 percent cut of every third-

There are many online business opportunities to choose from. People from all walks of life have been able to fulfill their entrepreneurial ambitions on the internet that would not have been possible in the traditional ‘offline’ business world. So how do you make money with online business opportunities ? 1. The Right Attitude. To succeed online you need the right mindset from the start. If you treat it like a hobby, that’s all it will ever be. You have to be prepared to work hard, devote some time to learning some new skills and recognize that this is genuine online work and just an attempt to try and ‘get rich quick’. The right attitude and mindset will not specifically guarantee good results but a wrong and unrealistic attitude will almost certainly guarantee failure. 2. The Right Marketplace. There are legitimate online business opportunities in just about every market you can imagine. The top 3 markets are the wealth, health and relationship markets. You need to get into a market

Since you are entering a new phase in your life, the last thing you need to do is to be carrying past obligations into your new future. If you’re planning to start a new business, paying down debt can be a critical first step in securing the success of your venture. Debt represents lingering obligations from previous financial transactions. Since you are entering a new phase in your life, the last thing you need to do is to be carrying those obligations into your new future. Source: 5 Reasons Paying Down Debt Is a Critical First Step for New Entrepreneurs 5 Reasons Paying Down Debt Is a Critical First Step for New Entrepreneurs

The qualities that make one a great entrepreneur are the same as what makes you a good mother. I was an entrepreneur before I became a mother, but for many women in my circle, the opposite is true; motherhood has forged the path to entrepreneurship. For some, the challenges of motherhood have been the inspiration behind their companies while for others, the flexibility allowed by being your own boss has been the key to managing a career and family. Whatever their reason for entering entrepreneurship, all agree that motherhood has provided them with the skills to help their business thrive. Source: How Motherhood Prepares You for Entrepreneurship How Motherhood Prepares You for Entrepreneurship

Anyone who has ever started a business has made a mistake or two or three. While most people accept that slip-ups are unavoidable, entrepreneurs often don’t like to own up to making mistakes. There are certain behaviors or misguided decisions that get in the way of small business owners taking their business to the next level. The key is to learn from and overcome your mishaps. Source: 13 Biggest Business Mistakes You Can Make 13 Biggest Business Mistakes You Can Make

Blogging is one of the most valuable tools that businesses have to engage with customers and ultimately make their lives easier. If you’re not blogging, it’s time to get started or get left behind. If you need a bit of inspiration, here are 19 reasons (in no particular order) why your business should be blogging. Why Should I Start a Blog for My Business? Whether you’re a blogging novice or a blogger extraordinaire, it’s easy to get in a rut when writing a blog. Source: 19 Reasons Why Your Business Should Be Writing a Blog 19 Reasons Why Your Business Should Be Writing a Blog

While most young entrepreneurs hole up in co-working spaces, a few lucky ones are running their firms out of 7 World Trade Center — for free.It’s just one of the perks for startups working with SilverTech Ventures, a four-month-old firm that collaborates with Silverstein Properties, the major Manhattan real estate developer. Source: Free rent: 7 World Trade Center opens doors to startups – Apr. 28, 2015 Free rent: 7 World Trade Center opens doors to startups - Apr. 28, 2015

Tesla’s home battery, named Powerwall , is a rechargeable lithium-ion model that mounts on the wall and comes in 7 kilowatt-hour or 10 kilowatt-hour versions, the company said in a statement . Deliveries will begin in late summer at prices starting from $3,000, Tesla said.   Source: Tesla Launches Batteries for Homes, Businesses, Utilities – Bloomberg Business Tesla Launches Batteries for Homes, Businesses, Utilities - Bloomberg Business

If you’re like every other person who blogs out there, sometimes the well runs dry for content ideas. It’s challenging to constantly come up with a steady stream of great topics. Source: 30 Blog Ideas That Will Jumpstart Your Content Strategy – SucceedAsYourOwnBoss.com 30 Blog Ideas That Will Jumpstart Your Content Strategy - SucceedAsYourOwnBoss.com

There is absolutely no way a leader can succeed without obsessively maintaining lists of resources and projects. Source: 20 Lists Every Entrepreneur Should Create 20 Lists Every Entrepreneur Should Create

There are many Black-owned businesses that employ hundreds or thousands of people, and generate annual revenues of $100 million or more – some even generate billions. Source: 5 Black-Owned Companies You Never Heard of That Make $500 Million or More A Year 5 Black-Owned Companies You Never Heard of That Make $500 Million or More A Year

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Guest (c) 2015 Mr. Inside Sales While the method of this stall has changed throughout the years: it went from, “Just put a brochure in the mail, and I’ll look at it,” to “Why don’t you fax something to me, and I’ll look it over,” to now it’s, “Just email me your information, and I’ll look it over,” unfortunately, it all still means the same thing: your prospect either doesn’t want to take the time to be pitched, or they don’t need what you’re selling. Either way, this stall sets up one of the most frustrating parts of sales – the chase. Think about it: how many times have you sent off your information and, when you’ve been fortunate enough to “catch” the prospect again, you’ve heard: “I haven’t looked at it” or “We’re not interested at this time”? Probably a lot, right? The way to avoid this is to earn the right to ask a few key qualifying (or disqualifying, as I like to call them) questions so you can save both of you a lot of time and effort later on (to say nothing of saving yoursel

UtiliQuest Job Fair UtiliQuest, LLC is seeking Utility Line Locators for the Fairfax County, VA area. We are hosting an open house where you can learn more about our career opportunity and take the first step towards employment. If you are seeking a career where you work outside, are rewarded for performance and production, and have the opportunity to grow with a company, then UtiliQuest could be the right fit for you! Please make sure that you meet the minimum requirements before attending this event. Failure to meet the minimum requirements may result in termination of the pre-employment process at any point. You must have the minimum of a GED or HS Diploma You must have an acceptable driving record (typically no more than 3 moving violations within 3 years) with no DUIs within the past five years. You must be willing to submit to a pre-employment and random drug screens. You must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background screen which will include a felony and misdemeanor

Plumbers and Apprentice Level Plumbers Job Fair Looking to hire plumbers and apprentice level plumbers. We are looking for plumbers to support projects that are going on in the Richmond and surrounding areas. Valid driver’s license is a plus 2-4 years of plumbing experience Please provide any certifications at the event Minimum Salary: $ 16.00 Benefits offered NOTE: Resumes required Veterans are encouraged to apply On –Site applications Event Flyer: tradesmanInternational.pdf Event Date: Thursday, April 2, 2015 – 10:00am to 1:00pm Locality Specific: Richmond Location Name and Address: 3719 Saunders Ave., Richmond, VA 23227 Event Type: VEC Sponsored Job Fair Plumbers and Apprentice Level Plumbers Job Fair

The Professional & Diversity Job Fair of New York Friday, April 03, 2015 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Affinia Manhattan Hotel 371 7th Avenue New York, NY 10001 CONTACT INFORMATION : info@catalystcareergroup.com 815.308.5426 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Exhibiting Companies Include:   Aflac Canon Solutions Drug Enforcement Administration MacMillan Publishing New York Life NYPD     The Professional & Diversity Job Fair of New York

Rochester Career Fair LOCATION The Strathallan A DoubleTree by Hilton 550 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 461-5010 The Strathallan A DoubleTree by Hilton Website DATE Thursday, April 02, 2015 TIME 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM FEATURED EMPLOYERS Below is a list of organizations participating in this event, along with the specialties and states for which each one is recruiting. To review a complete profile of the organization, click on its name. Residents and fellows are invited to contact employers of interest in advance of the event. 3RNet n/a n/a 3RNet New Mexico Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry Bassett Healthcare Network New York Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hospitalist, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatrics-Orthopaedics, Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry, Pu

Atlantic City Re-Employment Eligibility (ACRE) Session Thursday – 04/02/2015 09:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Atlantic-Cape Community College (Atlantic City Campus) 1535 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City ,  NJ   08401 Atlantic County:   Atlantic What to Bring: Event Details:   You may qualify for employment training or job placement assistance* if you were laid off from the Revel, Trump Plaza, Show Boat or Trump Taj Mahal casinos in Atlantic City, or if you were laid off from any restaurants or businesses located inside one of these impacted casinos. (Employees who were laid off from the Trump Taj Mahal may be eligible even though the casino remains open.). The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is currently scheduling Atlantic City Re-employment (ACRE) sessions for individuals who qualify for training or job placement services. If you were laid off from the affected businesses and are collecting unemployment insurance benefits, you will receive a notice in the mail with

Jacksonville Job Fair Meet hiring managers face-to-face at our Jacksonville Job Fair Thursday, April 2, 2015 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM This job fair will be held at: Crowne Plaza Jacksonville-Riverfront 1201 Riverplace Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32207 Jacksonville Job Fair

Devereux NJ Job Fair TUESDAY – 03/24/2015 12pm – 3pm Location: Sussex County One Stop 7 Hampton House Road Newton ,  NJ   07860 Sussex County:   Sussex What to Bring:   Please bring your resume and non-provisional driver’s license. Event Details:   Devereux NJ, the largest behavioral healthcare organization in the nation, is hosting an interview day for open direct support professional roles in group homes for the developmentally disabled. A qualified candidate will be 21 years or older, possess a valid non-provisional driver’s license, and have a minimum of a HS diploma/GED. Experience working with the developmentally disabled population, as a CNA/ Home Health Aide, or personal or volunteer experience with this population is preferred, but not required. Qualified candidates will receive on the spot interviews with hiring managers. Directions to Event:   Please follow MapQuest directions Via   Mapquest Additional Information:   Can’t Attend??? Please apply online at jobs.devereux.org.

International Cruise & Excursions TUESDAY – 03/24/2015 11:00AM – 2:00PM Location: 550 Jersey AvenueNew Brunswick ,  NJ   08901 Middlesex County:   Middlesex What to Bring:   2 copies of your resume 2 valid forms of ID *come dressed “business casual” Event Details:   ICE will be recruiting at the Middlesex County One Stop Career Center for the following position: Event Marketing Representative – NJ0978577 **FOR MORE INFO LOG IN TO WWW.JOBS4JERSEY.COM AND ENTER THE JOB ORDER NUMBER FOUND NEXT TO TITLE Directions to Event:   USE MAPQUEST Via   Mapquest Additional Information:   This will be the only employer at this event! Sponsored By:   Middlesex County Workforce Development/BRC International Cruise & Excursions Job Fair

The internet is a competitive environment so your online business startup has to catch and keep the attention of your prospective customers. There is not a magic secret that successful online business entrepreneurs know that enables them to build a sustainable business. They just follow a simple set of rules. Here are 5 features that your online business startup needs so that your prospective customers will love it and be more willing to buy from it. 1. You Give Something Of Value Away For Free. The internet is the first place that people use to find information. And a lot of information is provided totally free. But just because it is free, it doesn’t mean that it is useful. It is difficult for a new online business startup to establish itself as an authority in its marketplace. That it why it is important to provide your audience with information that is not only free, but is actually useful and beneficial. This standard will indicate the quality of products, services and informatio

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    The FBI will accept applications for Special Agent candidates from March 2 to 16. All interested candidates must apply via www.FBIJobs.gov on a home or UNet computer by 11:59 p.m., March 16, according to the time zone of the applicant’s local Field Office. Specific skills and backgrounds being sought include: • Cyber Security • Intelligence • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Computer Forensics • Network Administration • Information Technology • Laboratory Sciences • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Certified Public Accountants • Bar Certified Attorneys • Police/Detectives • Military • Pilots Speakers of foreign languages are also highly sought, with a priority for Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Maghreb (Moroccan/Algerian), Yemeni, Afghani, Pakistani, Somali, Uighur, Chinese (all dialects), and Uzbek. • To qualify, each Special Agent applicant must: • Be a U.S. citizen • Be at least 23 years of age, but younger than 37 at the time of hiring; exceptions are given fo

Most bloggers want to get more blog traffic as it helps to drive more customers to their online business. You can buy blog traffic, but the best way of getting traffic to your blog is through the search engines. And the best way to show up in the search engine results is to optimize each of your blog posts for a specific keyword phrase. Here are 5 steps that will help you get more blog traffic by using keyword phrases. Step 1: Find A Keyword Phrase. If you really want to get more blog traffic you need to write about things that people want answers to. Start by finding a good keyword phrase to use in your post. Longtail keywords are the best as they will help you be more specific about what you write. There are several keyword tools such as Wordtracker , SEO Book Keyword Tool and Keyword Eye that can help you to choose your keyword phrase. Step 2: Create An Outline For Your Blog Post. You can start to outline your blog post once you have your keyword phrase and you know what you want to

Are you new to internet marketing? Are you new to network marketing? Are you new to making money from home online? If so, listen up. Making money online from home can be very overwhelming. Especially without any direction or a mentor to guide you. When I first began my quest to make money online back in 2007, my head was spinning. I was bombarded with opportunities, business proposals, pitches, etc. I wasn’t sure quite where to begin. But after a while, your education begins to unfold and you kinda figure it out and get focused on one particular business. Based on my experience and to give you some type of guidance, in my opinion there are 3 fundamental areas you must have expertise in to succeed online. You don’t necessarily have to be an expert in all three areas, but it sure does help. Mastering one area can generate a significant online income from home. Affiliate Marketing. Affiliate marketing is simply a program that you join as an affiliate to promote someone else’s product and/

We all know that there are various “make money loopholes” or “push button software’s” available to buy that have the ability to generate you money online, but there’s nothing better than a proven strategy that works. A detailed step by step guide which takes you from struggling to make a cent, to earning commission on autopilot for months on end. Google Sniper by George Brown is exactly that, and it’s a system that will take you through finding a niche, discovering high volume targeted keywords, picking a product to promote to setting up your WordPress site and make money-getting in indexed by Google. It really is the most foolproof system available. Not only is it a well taught course anyone can learn, the strategy actually kicks ass! It takes you on average about 2-4 hours to create a Sniper site, and this includes everything from researching a niche to finding a product to promote (if you follow the steps correctly). After this, it really is all systems go… As people we all value ti

Having a good credit score can help you get a lower interest rate when you go to buy a car or a house, but not everyone has a good credit score. If your credit score is not as good as you would like it to be, then check out these tips to help you repair your credit. Believe it or not, your overall credit rating also affects your auto insurance premiums. So if you want to find cheap, quality car insurance, one way you can save money is to tie up those loose ends with the creditors. Insurance is all about risk, and someone with bad credit naturally poses a larger risk. Fix your credit rating and you can save some real dough on your insurance. Resist the temptation to cut up and throw away all of your credit cards when you are trying to repair bad credit. It may seem counterintuitive, but it’s very important to begin maintaining a history of responsible credit card use. Establishing that you can pay off your balance on time each month, will help you improve your credit score. If you want

Scholarship Criteria and Application Through the generosity and determination of many individuals and corporations, the Paradigm Award program has grown to include the Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women. To enhance and benefit the career aspirations of working women in the Greater Philadelphia area, this merit scholarship is awarded annually to women who wish to complete their undergraduate degrees while working full-time for Chamber member companies. Recipients receive up to $5,000 that must be used for tuition and/or books within a two-year period. Scholarship recipients are recognized at the Paradigm Award celebration each year in March. In addition, the Stradley Ronon scholar will be recognized. Employees of Chamber members who do not already provide tuition reimbursement are invited to apply. Applicants whose employers provide partial tuition reimbursement may also apply. Applicants for the Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women must meet the following criteria: A full-time