During fall, we tend to choose comfort over style for our outfits. Trying to look fashionable yet professional in cold weather can yield uninspiring outfits. Planning an outfit that is comfortable,...
Practice National Courtesy Month At Work
Brush up on your etiquette and business-to-business professionalism. September is National Courtesy Month, but it’s important to extend your appreciation throughout the year. Practicing courtesy...
Now that the weather is getting colder, you want to retreat indoors and hibernate, so to speak. It is important to take a couple breaks for fresh air. But staying inside, most of the time, presents a...
3 Ways to Boost Your Creativity
While many believe creativity is all genetics, creativity is a learned skill. Increasing your creativity requires grit and practice. Like learning a new instrument, if you do not practice inventive...
Increase Your Productivity in 3 Steps
Keeping your productivity in check is tough—especially with distractions like new T.V. shows, football season and the last days of summer. You become fatigued at your desk, and you forget the task...
A Guide to Setting Boundaries and Disconnecting From Work
Whether it’s a vacation, a sick day, or just simply after 6:00 pm, it’s important to be able to completely disconnect from work without everything falling to pieces. However, turning off your...
Working from home certainly has its share of perks. Your schedule is more flexible, you don’t have to worry about a commute and you have total control over your work environment. But for all of its...
Why Playing Candy Crush At Work Is Good For Business
You no longer have to feel guilty for playing on your smartphone at work. A recent study shows that smartphone breaks will not only make you happier, they’ll make you more productive too. Though it...
5 Common Grammar and Spelling Mistakes in Business Writing
As a whole, the English language makes almost no sense at all. Each “rule” typically has multiple exceptions, and pronunciation is highly inconsistent. A prime example of this is the fictional...
3 Marketing Lessons We Learned From Our Moms
Yesterday was Mother’s Day, and it got us thinking about all of the amazing things that our moms do for us. They’re also very skilled in the art of persuasion (you still eat your broccoli,...