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Running a company during a recession can pose major challenges to their owners. But it also offers them an opportunity to revamp their businesses and find new avenues for success. Here are six strategies for small-business owners who are struggling to survive in a weak economy: *Exercise your bargaining power* Recessions can take a toll on a company’s cash flow. If ...

First thing I’ve learned? It sucks. I always dreamt of what I’d do on days off and how wonderful it would be—I’d go to a coffee shop, for a walk around the city, shopping, and maybe to a museum. Little did I know that when I actually had all the time off in the world I’d want nothing more than to ...

Is there a new job you want to apply for but you don’t think you are qualified? Do you want to start your own business but you’re afraid you don’t know enough to make a go of it? Do you want to meet more people but you are shy and don’t function well in large groups? Do you want to be ...

Employment seekers are increasingly looking for temporary, contract and seasonal work, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These days it pays, however, to go into a temporary work situation fully armed with information on how the system works. Sometimes, it makes more sense to avoid temp work. “When the economy is down, employers are more likely to use questionable employment ...

We all have that one really annoying coworker who drives us nuts. I’ve been hearing a lot of funny stories from my friends about this topic lately and wanted to share some notable grievances. If you want to be the annoying one in the office, you will probably ... *1.* Tell a story every time you get into the office, and ...

Is there a new job you want to apply for but you don’t think you are qualified? Do you want to start your own business but you’re afraid you don’t know enough to make a go of it? Do you want to meet more people but you are shy and don’t function well in large groups? Do you want to be ...

The other night my husband and I met a prospective financial advisor and I was stunned by the first impression he made. The old adage “you never get a second chance to make a first impression,” couldn’t have been more relevant. [widget:uop_sponsored_content] The meeting began ten minutes late because he arrived late. While I have to admit I’m chronically late in ...

I just read a review of the management book Nice Guys Can Get the Corner Office: Eight Strategies for Winning in Business Without Being a Jerk. The premise is that our desire to be nice and please others hinders our ability to achieve success in the business world. Their research showed that 61% of people surveyed said that they struggle with ...

Job-hopping. It’s career suicide. That is, if conventional wisdom and my father are to be believed. They tell us to stay at a job for at least two years. That the longer you stay in one place, the more dependable you’ll appear. And the better your chances for success when you do look for a new job. They tell us that ...

In this totally unstable business climate, everyone is under a great deal of pressure. People are more prone to snap at each other, and office altercations aren’t unusual. Nevertheless, no matter what your job or situation, having a bonafide meltdown at work diminishes your credibility and intrudes on your reputation. Colleagues and managers who think you can’t handle stress will take ...