Lifestyle & Trends - Business & Career

Where to find education benefits for military family members

The men and women who serve our country in uniform are eligible for a number of educational benefits in exchange for their service. It's only fair: they offer their blood, sweat and tears to defend the nation, and the nation contributes resources to help them become better soldiers, or re-join the civilian world. However, service members aren't the only people making sacrifices on behalf of the military: their family members do as well. Read More

What you need in your new business start-up kit

Few times are more exciting than when you're just about ready to launch your new business. The potential and possibilities seem almost endless, but it can be nerve-wracking too. You may have been planning your foray into business ownership for years, but in the weeks before you take the big leap, you need to make sure that you're truly ready to handle the business that will be coming your way. Read More

In the service and wondering what's next? A degree can help get you there

Are you in the service right now, considering your options following your military career? Serving our country is a noble cause, and one that creates not only a sense of loyalty, but also an abundance of opportunities in the form of leadership development and educational paths that can lead to fulfilling civilian and military careers. Read More

For job seekers, online schools are important during a recession

Education is a critical factor in any job hunt. These days, job seekers are also discovering that potential employers have increasingly high expectations when it comes to a candidate's educational level. As employers raise the bar for education requirements for job seekers, an increasing number of applicants are turning to online degrees. Read More

E-mail marketing: reaching the masses through one mouse click

Buying advertising can be expensive and creating the ads can also be a time-consuming and difficult process. While there's no doubt that advertising and other traditional marketing efforts can be helpful in growing your client base, knowing what options are available and which are the most effective can often be the biggest challenge to a small business owner. One of the best options, and one of the most underutilized, is e-mail marketing. Read More

Could you be a creative director at an ad agency?

Are you trying to find a career where you can combine your creativity with your passion for being a leader? While there are plenty of jobs out there where you could use those skills, being a creative director will allow you to thrive on them. Read More

The rise of camera phones, Internet photography and civilian photojournalism

It's safe to say that the Internet and electronic technology have completely revolutionized the way our society uses photography. Taking a picture has always been the way to freeze time and capture important memories, but never before has it been so unbelievably easy to record those moments and share them with people in every corner of the world. Read More

Find the right ad agency position for you

Do you look forward to the Super Bowl, not for the football, but for the opportunity to dissect Madison Avenue's finest work? When you get a new magazine, do you first check out all the advertisements before reading the stories? It's okay to admit if you do. Your love for advertising would be a perfect fit at an advertising agency. Read More

Why you need to stand out at trade shows - and how to do it

Trade shows can be a bad news/good news proposition. The bad news? It might cost your business a bit to go. However, the good news is something that you can hardly put a price tag on. What will you get for your investment? Exposure, networking opportunities, new business, the chance to be seen as a major presence, and, depending on what industry you're in, press coverage. You could be seeing the benefits of going to a trade show for a long time to come. Read More

Ways to stay productive when working from home

Working at home usually entails setting your own hours, setting your own earning potential and spending more time with your kids, spouse and family. If you telecommute or own your own business, there are a few essential things that every stay-at-home worker must have. Use this checklist to determine how to best organize your lifestyle when working from home. Read More

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