Waiting, clicking, waiting some more ... Using a company's website can be an efficient way to get what you need, or an exercise in frustration. Optimize your business's website so that it jumps to the top of a client's Google search, allows them expedient access to the information they need, and leaves them feeling satisfied that you are on top of every last detail.
When was the last time you took a mental dump? For me, it was Friday—and what a relief it was! You're probably thinking "TMI," right? A mental dump has nothing to do with the restroom; instead, it's how we handle the information going on in our head.
7 tips for designing your workspace
Creating a welcoming, functional workspace is essential to being successful when working from home. These seven points outline how to design a workspace that's efficient and motivating, while reflecting your personality.
Many people reminisce about the days when deals were done with nothing more than a handshake, yet today's litigious society dictates a more sophisticated (and legal) approach to doing business. This certainly holds true for group travel, where one tour package alone could involve multiple transactions and see tens of thousands of dollars exchanging hands. "Getting it in writing" is the travel industry norm, and group leaders need business acumen and negotiation skills to deal with contractual transactions. Those who don't embrace this approach may take unnecessary risks.
The older I get, the more difficult it is to fill out new hire paperwork. Of course, we ask for the new hire's birthdate. And more and more often, we hire people who were born after I graduated from high school. Yes. That makes me feel old.
