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Success is often swifter and sweeter to those who take the time to manage their careers; to be proactive in setting and intentionally meeting their professional and personal objectives. It doesn’t happen in a day, of course, or a week,… Read more »
Maine, the Pine Tree State, was recognized as the 23rd state on March 15, 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise, which allowed the entrance of a “free” Maine since Missouri entered as a slave state. Settlers first arrived in… Read more »
A company’s success isn’t based on the number of employees, but rather the quality of the employees. You need people who adopt the company vision, stand behind your mission, and deliver the skills – both soft and hard. But finding… Read more »
Winning customer service doesn’t start when someone walks through your door or end with just a friendly phone call to follow up with a client. It doesn’t revolve around the occasional helpful email when someone has a question. Why? Because… Read more »
In Part I and Part II on branding, we discussed the why and the how. Today, in the conclusion of our series on branding, we’ll glean some know-how from observing some of the most successful brands. After all, no… Read more »
(Our last blog established the importance of branding – today, we’ll discuss how.) If you’re looking for a one-size-fits-all equation that guarantees success in branding your business, you’re out of luck. No easy recipe exists for establishing a dynamic brand.… Read more »
At least that should be your goal. To be more than a place that sells this or services that. Because to be successful in today’s competitive business climate, you have to be known, far and wide, for who you are,… Read more »
Looking for a job in this economy can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you are sending out application after application without ever receiving a single request for an interview. It may be tempting to think about lying on your resume… Read more »
You have to be careful of what you ask in a job interview, of course. To avoid asking anything illegal, most interviewers avoid asking anything too personal. However, challenging applicants with unusual questions can reap unexpected rewards. Asking non-traditional interview… Read more »
Often, organizations contract with temporary employees to fill a position as a way to “try before they buy.” Here’s how to get them to buy – that is, offer you a permanent position with their company. 1. Select Your Target… Read more »
