Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Photo by Tim Mossholder from Pexels The US has entered into lockdown mode as COVID-19 sweeps the nation. With restrictions on restaurants, bars, and other businesses, millions of Americans are left quarantined and housebound. Many companies have closed their doors to slow the spread. Business owners and entrepreneurs are understandably worried about losing customers, having…
on line pharmacy Steven Depolo via Compfight In the excitement of starting your own business, it’s easy to overlook one common entrepreneurship problem -deadbeat customers and clients. Of course, large businesses can face the same issue, but the impact is much greater on small businesses and individuals. Some people, unfortunately, take advantage of smaller businesses…
Most employees have probably considered self-employment at some point, but decide not to pursue a passion due to practical considerations. You’ve likely seen success stories about corporate workers quitting their jobs and making millions after turning a hobby into a business. But for every happy outcome, there are many more entrepreneurs struggling to make ends…
Jason Mayes via Compfight Large corporations are often demonized by both consumers and employees. However, working for a large company can prove advantageous for professionals, particularly entry-level workers. Some major reasons to consider a corporate job: Better Training and Mentoring Possibly the greatest advantage to working at a large company, particularly for entry-level workers, is…
Small businesses provide the bulk of job opportunities in today’s job market. Therefore, many job-seekers will end up working for small businesses or as entrepreneurs. We spoke with Joe Shure from The Intersect Fund, a non-profit that serves entrepreneurs, to gain some insight into small business trends and advice for those wishing to pursue entrepreneurship….