Skype Outage? When Skype Fails, Try a Better Option
You've heard the addage "you get what you pay for." Well, I definitely think that that's the case when it comes to Skype. Why would you rely on a free service for your business calls when you can find something that's next to free that was designed for businesses and
Pitfalls to Working From Home
Making the decision to work from home can make a lot of sense. For the self-employed, there are lots of benefits; decreased overhead is one of the biggest ones. Paying lower monthly rent can really help the bottom line for a new business. Not all personality types are well-suited
Ensure First Day Success With These 3 Tips
With the coming of a new year, many companies experience a change in their team. Whether you will be the one joining a new team this year or you're hiring a new team member, you always want to make this experience as enjoyable as possible. When you start a new
Word of Mouth Marketing by Andy Sernovitz
Normally, I read a book and write about it. This time around, I'm just saying that I've started reading the book. It comes highly recommended by Jake McKee, Chief Strategy Officer for Ant's Eye View (disclaimer: Ant's Eye View is a thinkspace member). In Jake's words: "The one piece of advice
2010 Holiday Giving Campaign
Many companies have some interesting traditions that they honor during the holiday season, whether its throwing a great holiday party, sporting ugly sweaters or playing the White Elephant Gift game; traditions can be a fun way to spend quality time with coworkers. These traditions are something that many employees
4 Secrets to Holiday Party Success
The annual company Christmas party is something that everyone looks forward to every year, but sometimes it's hard to anticipate how much time and effort will go into planning an outstanding event. Add to this the unpredictable nature of business; you might get unexpectedly snowed