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September 1, 2022

25 years as a business owner – looking back on the road that led me here (Part 3)

The staffing industry was extremely chaotic and intense. When I stepped in, I quickly determined that much of the chaos stemmed from the absence of processes for handling new requests and following up with...

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August 1, 2022

25 years as a business owner – looking back on the road that led me here (Part 2)

Going into the 90’s, I ran staffing and recruiting businesses. Our staffing services supported fluctuating demands across many industries, while our recruiting efforts also addressed administrative and managerial roles in our client companies. Within...

a piece of white note paper in the trees reads "The Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

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July 1, 2022

25 years as a business owner – looking back on the road that led me here (Part 1)

As I enter into my 25th year as a business owner, I reflect back on they path that led me to this decision and know there would be little I’d change. My goal wasn’t...

resigning from a toxic workplace - notebook on wooden desk that says "new job" a person is writing

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June 1, 2022

Leaving a toxic workplace.

If your mental health is in jeopardy, resigning from a toxic job is one option to consider. However, being without income or medical insurance while you figure out what to do next can create...

four people sitting in an office waiting for a job interview and one is smiling, the other three have their faces covered. One candidate is standing out as an excellent interview.

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May 1, 2022

Interviewing? Know the difference between passable and excellent.

It may be naivety on my part, but there are some things that still surprise me. One thing in particular is when people ask for “interview tips” the night before an interview. Another is...

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April 1, 2022

Networking requires more than visibility

To many, networking is an extracurricular activity to pursue “when there is time”. Or, it’s an activity you engage in when you were between jobs. It took a while, but somewhere along the line...