Author: Lara Mulawka
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How to print on pre-printed forms using Excel
Have you ever found yourself with a pre-printed form that needs to be filled in? Using a typewriter is out of the question. One solution is a template that you can use and reuse to print the required information on the forms properly. Following are specific steps on how to print on pre-printed forms by […]
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How to grow in your company when there’s no room for growth and likely never will be
It used to be simple. Get hired right out of college, work hard in your role, and be rewarded with all the ingredients that make up job advancement: higher job title, salary increase, and words of encouragement. It used to be A + B equals C. Now, there isn’t a formulaic equation for success. These […]
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How to ask for a promotion
Few workplace conversations stir butterflies as much as asking for a promotion. How you approach the matter, however, makes a world of difference. Rather than seeing it as a confrontation or as a “cross your fingers and hope for the best” situation, try treating the meeting as a mutually beneficial discussion. Employers, after all, want […]
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How to prepare your next sales manager
Hiring the right sales manager can be a make-or-break proposition for your small business. Quite often, you might have to promote an existing salesperson to prevent the defection of a top producer. Here are some helpful guidelines for preparing one of your current salespeople to become the sales manager to make sure the transition is […]
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How to celebrate National STEAM Day – in the office and in your professional life
Technology affects virtually every aspect of modern life, so it seems appropriate to designate a day for recognizing its impact and generating excitement about future advances. On November 8, people throughout the United States will be celebrating National STEAM Day. (Used to hearing STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — rather than STEAM? A […]
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How to make a good impression at company meetings
Company meetings are ideal for making a good impression at work. Unlike department meetings, company meetings are an opportunity to impress your immediate supervisor, other managers, coworkers, upper management and the company’s owner. The consistent use of these techniques can increase your odds for additional training, employee recognition, promotions and increased pay. Be prepared Keep […]
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How to handle an inexperienced manager on a power trip
It’s the worst. He’s cocky, just got promoted over your department, and doesn’t know the first thing about the software that runs it. She plays “girl games,” with her subordinates, and complains she’s overworked because she is too controlling to delegate. Bad bosses. There is nothing that can make your work life miserable like an […]
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Why you need to understand Robert’s Rules of Order
Throughout your business career and personal life, you might serve on boards and committees of professional and community organizations. It’s not a stretch to think that you might serve on multiple boards of directors at the local, state or national level. You might volunteer to help your neighborhood association or a local youth sports organization. […]
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How to create an initial screening interview form using Google Forms
The hiring process at a small company often falls into the hands of team members that have a multitude of other responsibilities vs. the HR department at a large firm. For this reason, having a streamlined process, using tools that are free and familiar to everyone involved is key. For companies that use Google for […]
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How to structure and collect sales data for a small business
Small businesses can better compete with their larger competitors by using sales data to learn how to increase sales among different audiences. Analyzing information about successful sales can help a marketing team understand why a sale took place, while analyzing information about lost sales can help companies make changes to capture potential customers who might […]
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How to get a potential client’s attention to earn their business
There are so many road blocks when it comes to selling goods and services. It’s no secret that companies hire several candidates for sales positions with high turn around. Sales jobs aren’t for everyone. Not everyone can effectively communicate with people to get their point across. Salespeople need to be compassionate and caring. They must […]
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How to deal with a “one-upper” coworker
We all know the type. If you did something, chances are they did it better. The dreaded “one-upper” coworker. You went out for a burger at lunch. It was delicious. Well, the “one-upper” had a burger you couldn’t dream of affording — dressed with truffles and 24k gold. It’s on a secret menu only “one-uppers” know […]