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14 Business Skills You Need to Master
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2025

Learning and development experts, leadership coaches, and other professionals share the business skills entrepreneurs and business owners need to succeed.

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How to Become a Freelancer
By Arjun Kohli | January 13, 2025

If you’re looking for flexibility and autonomy in your work, consider becoming a freelancer by following these steps.

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Why Businesses Should Invest in Employee Training
By Max Freedman | January 06, 2025

Employee training is beneficial for business. Training attracts good employees and weeds out the bad. Here are our tips on employee training.

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15 Tips to Become an Extrovert
By Sean Peek | January 03, 2025

Becoming more of an extrovert can help you in the business world, better engaging your team and customers. Follow these tips to do it most naturally.

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How People Got Rich Without College
By Julie Thompson | December 06, 2024

Society tells us to go to college, but that isn't the only route to financial freedom. Learn how starting a business and upskilling can lead to wealth.

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Dose of Motivation: 60 Inspirational Quotes About Success by Influential CEOs
By Alan Rabinowitz | December 05, 2024

Here are 60 inspirational quotes and business advice from uber-successful CEOs.

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5 Best Digital Marketing Certifications
By Mark Fairlie | November 25, 2024

Digital marketing specialists are in demand and getting average salaries of $64,000. Find out the qualifications you need to get ahead in this job market.

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20 Top Career Paths for Tech Geeks: Which One Is Right for You?
By Mark Fairlie | November 22, 2024

There's a shortage of tech talent in America today. This is a job seekers' market, with wages rising. Learn what positions are needed.

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The Skills You Need to Be a Successful Remote Employee
By Jennifer Dublino | November 20, 2024

While working remotely may sound enticing, these positions require employees to have these skill sets in order to be productive.

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Best Business Certifications of 2025
By Sean Peek | November 05, 2024

A business certification can take your career to the next level, making your skills stand out and helping you get the right salary.

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Guide to Marketing Certifications
By Max Freedman | November 05, 2024

Marketing certificates bolster your digital and traditional marketing skills and job prospects. Learn about marketing certifications and which are best.

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13 Things to Include in Your Next PowerPoint Presentation
By Sean Peek | November 04, 2024

Use these 13 tips and tricks and your next visual presentation will get its key point across to the audience easily.

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Why Professional Growth Is Critical to a Successful Career: Talking Shop
By Chad Brooks | October 22, 2024

Performance expert Bill Eckstrom believes that when you aren't growing, you're stuck in a cycle that eventually leads to stagnation.

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Is a College Degree Necessary for Success?
By Miranda Fraraccio | October 10, 2024

Not all education is completed in a school; on-the-job training can also lead to a successful career.

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How Important Are Job References?
By Skye Schooley | September 19, 2024

Employers often ask for job references before making a hiring decision. Here are tips on choosing the right people so you get that position.

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Don’t Scare Employees With This Employment TRAP
By Skye Schooley | September 09, 2024

Find out what training repayment agreement provisions (TRAPs) are, whether they're legal and their advantages for employers.

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Work-Life Balance: How to Set Manageable Boundaries
By Jamie Johnson | September 04, 2024

Here's how to achieve the work-life balance that works best for you.

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How Well Do You Handle Change? The Benefits of Being Adaptable
By Julie Thompson | August 29, 2024

How well do you handle change? The benefits of being adaptable in the workplace are innumerable. See the advantages and get adaptability tips.

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Forever a Student: 11 Types of Courses That Prepare You for the Future of Business
By Sean Peek | August 29, 2024

Whether your business knowledge is beginner or advanced, these professional development resources will take your expertise to greater heights.

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5 Ways to Get Your Podcast Heard
By Sean Peek | August 08, 2024

Use these five tips to create a better podcast and stand out in this crowded market.

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Give Your Brain a Boost: 12 Books Guaranteed to Make You More Intelligent
By John Rampton | July 30, 2024

Looking to improve your business skills – or even your overall intelligence? Check out these 12 books to help you navigate business and life.

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Does Your Sex Life Influence Your Productivity? Oh YES
By Sean Peek | July 30, 2024

Feeling less than productive at work? Your sex life could be to blame. See how sex, productivity and even your income are linked.

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Why an MBA Degree Isn’t as Prestigious as It Once Was
By Jamie Johnson | July 25, 2024

An MBA isn't as popular or necessary as it once was. Find out why – and whether it's still worth it for your career path.

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Quit Your Day Job for Your Startup: 5 Steps to Success
By Sammi Caramela | June 06, 2024

It can be scary transitioning from traditional employment to entrepreneurship. Here's how to make it easier and increase your chance of startup success.

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Top 5 Accounting and Finance Certifications to Get Ahead
By Kim Lindros | May 17, 2024

To grow your career in accounting or finance, consider boosting your knowledge and credibility with these certifications.

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5 Ways to Improve Transfer of Learning in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | April 08, 2024

Employees are more efficient when they transfer what they learned during training to their jobs. Learn how to improve your employee training program.

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Great Resignation, Great Regret: Was Quitting Your Job a Big Mistake?
By Dan Ketchum | April 04, 2024

Learn why many employees are wishing they would have stayed put during the Great Resignation.

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How Offering Professional Development Opportunities to Employees Helps Your Small Business
By Matt D’Angelo | March 06, 2024

Learn how offering professional development programs for your employees will benefit both your workforce and your business.

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What to Include in a Promotion Letter
By Max Freedman | September 20, 2023

Promotion letters formalize changes you've discussed with an employee. Learn how to write them by following our guide and using this template.

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9 Best Countries to Get a Business Education
By Mark Fairlie | April 17, 2023

Some of the world's most renowned business leaders studied for their MBA abroad. Find out the top business schools in nine countries.