Plenty of successful businesses have started in the garage, study or spare room of someone’s house; including a few greats like Dell, Google, Nike and Apple. It is the most economical way to start a smaller business without having to take out a substantial loan. There are several ways to set up a home office without breaking the bank, and we’re going to tell you … [Read more...] about Setting Up a Home Office on a Budget
Archives for November 2012
A motivational Monday
Some weeks...ok most weeks, Mondays are really hard for me. It's not that I don't like my job or that I don't enjoy the weekly tasks that come with week days, but the weekend is just so much more spontaneous. I have the freedom to work, or write, or go on a hike, or just sit in bed. So, to get me going Monday mornings I find things to look forward to that week. I also have a … [Read more...] about A motivational Monday
Fashion Friday: Colorful pants in the office
The new trend for pants this year has been color. In every city and town you could see women wearing bright pink, yellow, orange and green pants this spring. The trend continued into summer with bright shorts and skirts. Women walked into fall with rust colored skinny jeans under their boots, and winter is shaping up to include color as well. I’ve spotted deep green trousers … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday: Colorful pants in the office
Using Social Media Communication to Boost Employee Morale
Employees who are motivated and have a high morale are more efficient, miss less sick days, and save the company thousands of dollars. High morale breeds productivity and creativity, two crucial components of a successful business. Keeping employees morale high is one of the best things any company can do for itself. It creates a sense of loyalty that is unmatched in any other … [Read more...] about Using Social Media Communication to Boost Employee Morale
Feature Interview: Lauren Mancke
I have been a fan of Lauren's design work for quite a while now, and was so grateful that I was able to get in touch with her. She is an amazing example of finding something you are passionate about and then going for it 110%. Lauren is the Principal and Creative Director of Northbound Design, a design agency that specializes in Art Direction and Visual Design, Branding and … [Read more...] about Feature Interview: Lauren Mancke