Author: Wally Peterson
4 Secrets to Effective Communication
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ~ George Bernard Shaw The inability to clearly communicate is one of the single most problematic issues in life. Poor communication can ruin relationships, thwart business endeavors, and even start wars. Imagine how much of an impact effectiveRead More
How to Ace Your Interview
As a job searcher there are lots of things that you can do to increase your chances of getting a job. You understand how important it is to research the company. You understand how important it is to be on time to your interview and to make sure that yourRead More
5 Awesome Research Tools for Freelancers (and Everyone Else)
If you are anything like me, researching a topic can take much more time than actually writing about it. If you don’t have some kind of system when you are doing your research, you can spend entirely too much time sifting through articles and data, which can really take aRead More
Review: SaneBox – Stop Drowning in Email!
Your email inbox is one of the most necessary yet frustrating parts of your work life. It’s okay to admit it, you’re not alone in this boat. Regardless of whether you are an employee, a business owner, or a solopreneur, email remains the primary method of interaction in modern business.Read More
Part Time Jobs: A Path to Entrepreneurship?
Some people have a negative perception of part time jobs. Low pay, no benefits, and lack of a prestigious title are connotations that leap to mind for many. Life is a matter of perception, however, and being locked blindly into any perception can hinder your possible opportunities. What if youRead More
Review: VisioTask – Task Management Made Colorful
Task management and increased productivity: if it were simple there wouldn’t be a gazillion books, apps, and seminars addressing the issue. Often the pursuit of better task management can seem like chasing a unicorn. Through a dense forest. At night. Blindfolded. You get the idea. We live in a busyRead More
Review: actiTIME – Web-based Time Tracker Software
Managing your hourly time with a time tracker as a freelancer is one of the most important things you can do. With the freedom of setting your own hours comes the responsibility of keeping up with things without oversight. If you manage a team of employees or contractors, this taskRead More
How to Maximize Workplace Safety
Accidents will happen, at least that what Elvis Costello sang. It’s true, though: no matter how careful you are or how well you prepare, there will always be some percentage of slips, falls, and other different types of accidents at work that reduce workplace safety. This doesn’t mean that youRead More