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3. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: In business, as in social situations, first impressions are crucial. Giving a bad first impression can lose you the confidence of prospective employers, customers and clients, and even cost you business. The first impressions you give a customer or client will set the tone for ...

2. RESTRUCTURING AND MARKETING METHODS: Competition has always done things in a certain way and companies just follow suit believing in the very safe methods of obtaining the cheapest, quickest route to a lucrative bottom line. You may need to try the Blue Ocean Strategy which would no doubt require...

1. REBRAND: If you have not already considered it, you may want to bring new life into the image of your company by just tweaking a few things that would give it a boost/edge in the market place. A more modern re-styled stationery, logo or slogan or a change of colours could achieve this without nec...

1. Identify useful skills: You might fear being made obsolete in your industry but not know what skills you should pick up to remain relevant. Research where your industry is headed by reading industry publications and visiting blogs. Also talk to people in your field who are moving up the ranks. Fi...

1. Strive for expert status: Go beyond being good at your job; be the best at it. If you want to become truly invaluable to the company, become known as an expert in your field. Learn everything about your role first and strive to become excellent at every task you are required to do. 2. Acquire new...

#WisdomWednesday #PromotingYourCareer #WorkWorld Whether you're just starting out in a new career or are a seasoned professional, it is important to promote your career. The times have changed from when it was simply enough to shake some hands and distribute a few business cards. In order to promote...

#TuesdayMotivation #BeingEthicalAtWork #BehaveProfessionally #WorkWorld #ROSFInspired 1. Follow company policies: Take some time to read your company’s manual to make sure that you are following all of the rules. If you think you are in violation of any of these rules, consult with your boss. For in...

At the very center of having a successful career is behaving professionally. Perhaps you are fresh out of University looking to learn the ropes or maybe you’re just looking to become a better employee overall. No matter your reasoning, you can behave professionally by arriving to work prepared, havi...

#WisdomFriday Taking care of yourself at Work #WorkEffectiveness 1. Take breaks: You can’t be effective at work if you don’t allow yourself time to take a break. Allow yourself moments to break from work every couple of hours. Eat a snack, go on a walk, or meditate to recharge your brain to be more ...

Hello February, This is a month of awe and divine surprises, says the Lord of hosts this morning. I pray that God will open His book of remembrance for members of your family and release pleasant surprises to your tabernacle. Where there was no door, God shall open great and virile doors for you, in...