If you’re an Uber driver, the quality of your service can make or break your business. After all, your ratings are what determines whether or not you’ll continue to have customers in the future—yes, they do matter. So if you’re going to be driving for Uber long-term, it’s important to understand how the rating system …
“Don’t skimp on soft skills when writing your resume,” said Career Builder in 2014, when 56 percent of 2,138 hiring managers said “effective communication” is an important employee skill. In 2021, Indeed lists “communication” as the number one project management skill, but it’s not the only must-have talent of someone in this position. The Most …
No matter what type of industry you work in, there is always a project manager that is responsible for certain projects to ensure deadlines and budgets are met. Have you ever wondered who those project managers report to, though? Those project managers have to report their deadlines and budgets to their superiors in order to …
How Do Project Managers Add Value? Why Do Companies Need Them? Large, complex businesses and organizations require a considerable amount of strategizing to run successfully. Therefore, the need arises for an individual or group of individuals responsible for planning and organizing projects to ensure that everything runs smoothly. These individuals are known as property managers, …
Most jobs have some kind of dress code. If you’re considering becoming a bartender, you’ll have to wear certain things to work. Even the most casual bar is going to have certain standards you need to reach when you’re working there. So it is important to know what to expect. The specifics of your dress …
While we may not associate plumbing with travel, the job can involve a lot of travel for some plumbers. Of course, some plumbers may never leave their local area, while others may find themselves traveling all over the country. So, do plumbers travel? The answer to this question depends on the specific plumber. Some plumbers …
You don’t have to be good at math to become a plumber, but you will need some math in your education to become one. It is not just a myth that trades workers can do well, even if they don’t excel in some school matters such as math. Whether or not you need math will …
When I started my career 20 years ago, I thought I’d be working in residential homes for the rest of my life. Boy, was I wrong! There are so many job options for plumbers, and I’ve had the opportunity to work in various settings. Here’s a look at some of the different jobs I’ve worked …
While some people may believe attending a name-brand college is everything, they may be surprised to discover that some of the top CEOs in history never went to college. Whether they lacked the funds, grades, or resources to attend university, these CEOs often make up for the loss with sheer leadership ability. A look at …
Bankruptcy is a word that strikes fear in the hearts of business owners everywhere. Nobody wants to have to face what is ironically called bankruptcy “protection” in their lifetime but imagine how difficult it would be for a company that has been in business for a really long time, (more than 100 years in some …
I’m familiar with side hustles. I started one 12 years ago. It’s now my main line of work. I started a niche website part time. I had a full-time job. I worked on the site when I could. It earned nothing for a long time which was fine because I had a job. In time …
Hesitantly, I answered, “They fix water leaks and unclog blocked pipes and drains.” Or in the words of Arthur Baer, ” A plumber is an adventurer who traces leaky pipes to their source.” That was my response when, the morning after one of Wifey and I’s date nights, just as I came out of our …
If anyone has any doubt about their ability to succeed in this country, they should take notice of the number of CEOs who worked their way up from the bottom of their companies. Here are fifty individuals who started at the bottom and worked their way up to the position of CEO. 1. Nick Akins …
Freelancing continues to become even more popular for people who don’t do well in strict corporate environments. There are around 53 million people in the United States alone who are freelancing. That is approximately 34% of the national workforce of the US. This chunk of the workforce is responsible for an estimated $715 billion in earnings …
What do you think a startup would need to survive the growing competition in the business world? No one can guarantee that your small business will bring fortune and fame, but you hope it will. Most business experts will encourage you to work hard, keep your clients satisfied, and price your products right. Well, there’s …