A couple weeks ago I came across an interesting article about the hiring tactics used by the likes of Facebook, Apple, and Southwest Airlines. What piqued my interest was the premium these companies place in their hiring process on a candidate’s vision, attitude and personality over actual skills and experience. Here’s one telling excerpt: Some…
Several weeks ago, I got a message from one of my readers that some spammy links were showing up on my other website, The Frugal Entrepreneur. I hadn’t seen them because they had been maliciously placed in section that lies outside the visible range of a web browser. I quickly checked the source code, and…
If you are running a small business today, then there is practically no escape from having to maintain some kind of Internet presence. Whether you like it or not, have the time or money for it or not, it has become a fundamental part of doing business- on the level of managing your cash flow…
Unless you’re one of those über confident people who can easily work a crowd and love it, networking can be one of the more daunting aspects of running a business. But simply not connecting with industry professionals or other businesses, is not a good idea. It will prevent you from leveraging some valuable resources, leave you with…
As an American, it can sometimes be hard to remember that over 85% of internet users live outside the United States- and that number is only growing. Over the past decade, Google has reported a 25% increase in non-English search queries- a trend that is likely a direct result of advancements in mobile communications, as well…