John sat at his desk and stared at the phone he’d just hung up. He sighed, picked up the receiver, and punched in his boss’s extension. “Hi Bob, just got off the phone with Acme. They want a new system set up by the end of this year! No, there’s no way that we can meet [...]
Task management software is created to help the user make the most of his time.One of the hardest steps in working on a project is the actual organization. Being organized is key in any project. This is regardless of whether you are working on your own or part of a team. Task management software programs [...]
What is a virtual secretary?
A virtual secretary is not a computer or robot programmed to perform secretarial duties! A virtual secretary or assistant is an independently contracted business owner. They are not employees of a company in the traditional sense. They work out of their own offices, manage the work from their clients and how [...]
Asking for a raise at any time is usually a hard undertaking; but asking for a raise during a recession is even harder, even for those with amazing negotiation skills.
Negotiation skills have never been more important in getting a raise, time off, or a chance for advancement than they are now. Recent market events mean that employers are looking to secure the bottom line. With careful planning, you can take advantage of this crisis to improve your bargaining position.
Do you have one or more of the following problems?
You work so much that you end up bringing several hours of work home with you each night – after working overtime. You go in at 7 AM and leave at 7 PM and then work at home until 10 PM, stopping only for dinner …
You [...]