Is your desk buried under a pile of paper? Do you waste minutes—even hours—looking for an important document? Are your drawers so stuffed with folders and files that you don't have space for office tools, important contact numbers, or anything that you actually need? Here are some tips on conquering desktop clutter, forever. These habits are short, simple, and easy to … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Conquering Paper Clutter
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7 Mommy Skills You Can Use in the Office
Moms don't need MBA's—we learned everything we need to be efficient managers right at home! We're used to organizing our kids' schedules, stretching the budget, negotiating with different people, from our own husbands to teachers to the toddlers in our playgroup. And we're masters at motivation! How else would we get a broody teenager to take out the garbage? Believe it or … [Read more...] about 7 Mommy Skills You Can Use in the Office
5 Questions to Ask Before Making a Mid-Life Career Change
It's not uncommon for people to grow restless with and even resentful of their jobs when they hit their 40's. 'I'm not doing what I love!' they say, or 'I want to try something different.' After years of climbing up the ladder, or building their skills and connections within a particular industry, they're now ready to walk away and 'find themselves.' But…wait. While there … [Read more...] about 5 Questions to Ask Before Making a Mid-Life Career Change
9 Secrets to Effective Networking
Successful networking takes more than exchanging your business cards. You could have a Rolodex full of contacts, but how many of these people could introduce you to a possible client, or help you negotiate for a better contract? Here are simple tips for building a business network that matters, from using the web to your advantage, to deepening your business relationships … [Read more...] about 9 Secrets to Effective Networking
7 Secrets to Effective Powerpoint Presentations
Sales reports, client pitches, year-end reviews—all these entail making a presentation. No wonder most companies require their managers to know how to use Microsoft Powerpoint. And luckily, the program is very easy to master. Within a day, you'll be able to figure out how to format a slide (and even add a few screen graphics, too). But while most people know how to use … [Read more...] about 7 Secrets to Effective Powerpoint Presentations