Tips on Writing a Tip-Top CV

# The primary purpose of a CV or Résumé is to tell prospective employers something about you. It should make him/her want to give you that all important interview. (From time to time there may be others to whom you may also wish to send a summary of your career and interests.)

# The terms CV and Résumé are virtually interchangeable but, from time to time, one or the other may be more fashionable. If a prospective employer uses one of these terms, it may help to use the same term when corresponding with them.

# A covering letter is an opportunity to be a little less formal than in a CV. This is your chance to tell your prospective employer how enthusiastic you are and how excited you are about applying for their specific position.

# Always keep in mind that employers use the PLU ('people like us') principle and try to pick employees who will fit in. Therefore, it's not a bad idea to do a little research about the company and include some of these facts in your covering letter.

# Prospective employers see many CVs and covering letters and, therefore, it should be your aim to compile documents that stand out from the crowd. There are a number of ways of doing this:

* By using an attractive writing style that's easy and quick to read

* By only presenting information that will be of interest to your prospective employer

* By making your document attractive and eye-catching

* By not making the document too long

* By using the bullet format

# Never alter the facts and never make things up - it's amazing how often you'll be caught out. However, a seasoned writer should be able to take the bare bones and make them sound interesting. Also remember that there are good ways and bad ways of presenting the facts.

# Many people put their job history at the top of a CV but it's modern practice to begin with a list of your personal attributes

# You should always keep a standard CV that can be modified to suit the particular employer.

Let's say you have experience and qualifications as a hairdresser and as a masseuse; if you were applying for a job as a hairdresser you wouldn't put the qualities that make you a good masseuse at the top of your list of merits.

Your standard CV may say that you are a member of a number of car clubs. However, if you were applying for a job in a motor showroom, you would elaborate on your interest in cars, show some technical knowledge and use jargon that the man in the street may not know.

# Make sure that your list of references is carefully selected. It always helps to include someone like a doctor or Member of Parliament. Always make sure that everyone on your list knows that they're there, so that they don't get a surprise if they're contacted.

# Although it's illegal for employers to discriminate on the grounds of sex, sexual preference, religion, age or disability, an employer is not obliged to give reasons for not employing people. Therefore, these are things that are better left out of a CV. As an example of a potential problem, let's take the case of a person in a wheel chair. If they put that in their CV, the prospective employer would probably not invite them in for an interview because he/she would anticipate problems that probably don't even exist. If they don't mention their disability and they get an interview, the prospective employer would soon see that they're disabled but, of course, the interview would be the time when they should be able to convince the interviewee that there won't be major problems in employing them.

Let's take another example: if one is over 50, there are ways that good writing techniques can be used to present a full CV without mentioning age or the year one started work.

# There is an art to writing attractive CVs and covering letters. Obviously you know more about yourself than anyone else but, often, one may fall into the traps of being too verbose and of not readily seeing the specific things that will make you attractive to an employer. It should also be kept in mind that poor spelling, bad grammar and inadequate expression of thoughts, often lets people down. Write-to-the-Point, an Australian company offering a range of professional writing services, recently conducted a market survey that showed that 91% of those polled said that they could see advantages in a professionally written CV. There are a number of individuals, organisations and businesses that offer to compile CVs and covering letters, so you may decide to shop around before selecting a writer that suits you.

Write-to-the Point's market survey also revealed that people identified a number of possible pitfalls to having a professionally written CV:

* Expensive

* No individuality

* Time-consuming process.

The same market survey revealed that the overwhelming majority of people were prepared to pay up to A$100 for a good CV and even more if it was an intricate document.

Therefore, based on the results of this poll and of industry experience, I would recommend that you look for a professional writer who offers:

* Individualised service based on a viewing of your current CV

* A reasonable price

* A quick turn-around time.

If you give consideration to these hints you should end up with an attractive CV and covering letter that will help improve your job prospects and, thus, your quality of life and your lifestyle.

Albert Isaacs

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Your Career Advancement Opportunities - Top Tips To Improve Them

The highly competitive career ladder can sometimes be a very frustrating and difficult field to survive in. With many qualified individuals gunning for the same opportunities, climbing the ladder to success can be a struggle. The best strategy is to combine your skills and hard work with clever planning and organization. The average person makes six to ten job or career changes; hence a plan is not only very useful, but also almost necessary. One has to focus and chase that advancement and the best way to start is by making sure your employer is well aware of your ambitions.

Counselors on career advancement believe that the right time to begin searching for an advancement opportunity is when you find your current workload unchallenging or if you find the workload light and easy. The first place to look for an opportunity is in the company where you are already employed, however if there are no positions open then you might have to consider looking elsewhere.

For starters you have to increase your worth to the company, there are many ways to do this, including taking up additional responsibilities or by asking for more work. Even going outside your department and offering others help isn't a bad idea, as it spreads your recognition across divisions. This allows the company to see what a dedicated and committed employee you truly are.

The next step is to have a clear conversation with your boss, where you should look to discuss your personal ambitions and career goals while at the same time emphasizing your desire to help the company meet and exceed its objectives and goals. Taking help from a career advisor or by finding a mentor for career guidance information isn't a bad idea either.

Another important step is to make sure you present yourself as a team player, project a confident and friendly personality, make yourself known as a motivational force and emphasize your communication skills. Everybody is looking for an effective listener and speaker. By improving these skills you can set yourself apart from the other and allow others to become aware of your skills and abilities. Communicate effectively with people in powerful positions and clearly state your ambitions to them. Appearances are also an important factor, and it doesn't hurt to be well groomed and dressed. Also try and maintain your professionalism in all fields regardless of the situation.

Another important thing to keep in mind is to constantly learn new skills and expand your resume. Keep up to date with the latest trends and procedures, and don't be afraid to express your own ideas. Also always a keep an updated resume handy, if you play your cards right, you might need it sooner than expected.

Abhishek

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How To Take The Strain Out Of Looking For Office Space

We've all been there, last minute meeting and no meeting space, new project and no desks for the team... finding extra office space is a nightmare. There are endless business centres to turn to, and what should be a simple job ends up taking day after day of your valuable time. That's where using an office finding service can help.

Similar to how you use a comparative online service, like Kelkoo to compare costs when shopping for books, CDs, travel, computing etc., an office finding service will find you suitable office premises just by making one phone call or registering your requirements online. Instead of having to go to each business centre and hunt around on the internet, a free office finding service will provide you with a number of suitable, available office solutions making the hunt simpler than ever.

What Type Of Office Space Do You Need?

Before picking up the phone, you do need to know what type of office space you require. Typically, the company offering a free office finding service will be experts in the property market and should be able to ask you the right questions to work out the type and size of office you need, but it is good to have an understanding of the basic types of offices available before you begin.

Most of you are probably working in a conventional office. A conventional office is basically a shell that your company has rented out over a long period of time, typically 5-10 years. The office might be branded with the company logo and colours, have signage displayed, specially designed workspace layout, offices built and so on. This is the beauty of a conventional office, that a company can use the space however they like.

Moving into a conventional office is really only cost effective if the office needs to accommodate 25 or more employees. It is quite a substantial investment due to the set up costs, which is why leasing a serviced office might be more suitable.

A serviced office is a little like hotel accommodation for your company. You can lease a desk, meeting room, or suite within in a business centre for an hour, a day, a month or years. There are serviced offices in most major towns and cities in the UK, and they typically offer:

o Semi or fully furnished offices

o Access to sophisticated telecoms and voice mail systems

o CAT 5 cabling

o A variety of broadband solutions on terms to suit

o Reception with customised telephone answering

o Secretarial support if required

o Meeting rooms and boardrooms

o Kitchens and possibly catering services

o Mail franking and collection

o Fax and photocopying

o Office cleaning

o Car-parking

Serviced offices provide an easy in, easy out option. You can basically walk in, sign the lease and start work. Overheads are fixed and manageable, there's no capital expenditure and there's no hidden costs. Being able to book workstations on a monthly basis according to your changing requirements really provides total flexibility for your office/property needs.

The other type of office solution is a virtual office. A virtual office solution provides a total office experience without having to physically lease office space. You usually get the use of a business address, personalised telephone answering, post handling and forwarding and in some circumstances the use of private offices and boardrooms on an ad hoc basis.

Why Use An Office Finding Service?

Once enlisting the help of a free office finding service the search can immediately be taken care of for you. All in all it is a hassle free, time saving and cost effective service.

Some of the key benefits include:

o Suitable properties sourced for you

o A full report conducted of pricing and floor plans

o Viewings arranged

o A member of staff to accompany you on viewings

o Provide lease advice and can sometimes negotiate savings on the rent

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How Can You Benefit from Microsoft Office?

Where is Microsoft Office today?

Today Microsoft Office has evolved from a group of private productivity products to a more complete and integrated system. Building on the well-known tools that a lot of people are familiar with already, the Microsoft Office System includes servers, services, programs and solutions meant to work as one to help deal with a broad range of business dilemmas.

What's my benefit for getting Microsoft Office?

A Microsoft Office System gives you a building block for solutions that helps:

It gives business users enhanced access to data, and therefore they can get better insight and take actions that are more valuable. And it improves an organizations capability to expect, handle, and react to changes in the market. Further it is allowing teams and organizations to work jointly with swiftness and quickness. And finally, the most important, it improves individual efficiency and enables more business users to contribute in the all the time more challenging environment around them.

What is Microsoft Office?

The servers, services, programs and solutions, which put together, forms the Microsoft Office System, are:

Office Editions is the successor to Microsoft Office XP, and the foundation of the Microsoft Office System.

Microsoft Office Access is the Office database management program, and offers an enhanced ease of use and an extended ability to export, import, and work with XML data files.

Microsoft Office Excel is the Office spreadsheet program, and includes support for XML plus features that make it easier to analyze and share information.

Microsoft Office FrontPage is the Office Web site creation and management program, which delivers powerful features plus controls to help you design superior Web sites.

Microsoft Office InfoPath is the Office information gathering as well as management program, which streamline the process of gathering information.

Microsoft Office OneNote is the Office note-taking plus management program, which enables you to organize, capture and reuse notes on a laptop or desktop computer.

Microsoft Office Outlook, which is the Office personal information manager plus communication program, provides a integrated place to manage calendars, e-mail, contacts and other personal or team information.

Microsoft Office PowerPoint is the Office presentation graphics program, which allows you to produce an impact in person or online.

Microsoft Office Project enables organizations to line up business initiatives, resources and projects for improved business results.

Microsoft Office Publisher is the Office business publishing plus marketing materials program, which makes it easier than ever to produce, design, and publish expert marketing and communication materials.

Microsoft Office Visio is the Office business plus technical diagramming program, which helps you transform ideas plus conventional business data into diagrams.

And finally Microsoft Office Word is the Office word processor.

Final word about Microsoft Office.

As you see, Microsoft Office covers it all. Try it out. See if you or your business can benefit from this fantastic office tool. Give it a go and see for your self.

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How to Undertake a CV Clean Up

A lot of individuals find the prospect of having to write a CV or Resume extremely daunting. And yet, most of us out there will at some point in our lives have to write a CV; for a job application, to support a job promotion, or to help secure a place on a further education course or postgraduate study.

The big mistake made is to then take that beautifully written, painfully crafted CV and file it away in 'Personal' or 'Other' in your electronic or physical filing system. And then leave it there, for years at a time.

Of course this is a mistake that we all make. We write our CV, send it off in hope of securing that dream job, win the dream job, and wash our hands of the CV. This is all very well and good but what happens down the line when you want to apply for a new role, or you want to put yourself forward for a promotion? You have to drag out that ages old CV and try to remember what you've been up to over the past 2, 5, 10 years. Let's be honest, no-ones memory is sharp enough to do justice to the recording of achievements gained 5 years ago. So as painful; as it may seem, in the long term it will pay you dividends to undertake a CV clean up every 6 months to a year.

Listed below are some top tips to help you with your bi-annual CV clean up:

- Start with your personal details. Have you been married or divorced in the last 6 months? Has your name changed? What about your address, telephone number or email address? Make sure these details accurately reflect your current circumstances.

- Now look at your education history as this is unlikely to change massively over the past 6 months. Add in any crucial courses or qualifications that you have received. Remember to remove old qualifications when they are no longer meaningful; such as GCSE results once a degree has been obtained.

- Update the working history of your CV. The first time you do a CV clean up you'll probably need to add in information about your current role. Add in your job title, place of employment, start date, current role responsibilities and achievements.

- Have a look at the rest of the working history section of your CV. You only need to include information about the last 10 years of employment. Can any older job details be removed?

- Update your personal profile last. Sense check it to ensure that it accurately reflects your current role, skills and abilities. Ensure it is tailored towards jobs in the industry for which you currently work.

- Finally have a look at the overall presentation of your updated CV. Does it still only sit on one-three A4 pages? Is the spacing ok? It the text justified?

- Once you've finished your CV clean up, save the document and re-file it with the current month and year so that you know it's the latest version of your CV.

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Pros and Cons of Traditional Office Leasing versus Renting a Business Center

Choosing an office location for your business can be confusing. If you are planning to rent or lease an office, there are some advantages and disadvantages to consider. The time and money you're willing to invest in office setup and operations determines whether you will lease an office traditionally or rent a Business Center. Below is useful information about both options to help you make an informed decision.

Differences between Traditional Leasing and Renting a Business Center

Traditional office leasing means you're renting an office from a landlord but you must cover the expenses of setting up your office with furniture, equipment and office decor. You're only paying for the office space. A lease is a contract between you and the property owner stating that you will rent the office for a certain length of time. Many lease agreements are renewable every one or two years, and there is often a penalty for breaking a lease agreement prematurely.

Renting a Business Center differs with traditional office leasing in that you're actually paying for a full office service - not only renting space. a Business Center is a fully-Business Center where equipment, phones, computers, furniture and other important accessories are already setup for your use. You only need to move in to start your operations. Some executive suite Business Centers provide staffing options. You'll have your own personal receptionist to greet your visitors.

Advantages of Traditional Office Leasing

Traditional leasing offers several advantages, one being the ability to choose your own furnishings, office decor and office equipment. You can start from scratch and design your office exactly the way you want it.

There is a wider variety of locations to choose from with traditional office leasing. Executive suites are not as abundant as regular office space because it's such a specialized service. If you want your office to be located in a specific area of town, a Business Center might not be available, however, there could be several empty offices available for lease in that location.

Another advantage of leasing is there are many leasing options when searching for an office. For example, if you are planning to purchase an office once your business has been established, you might be able to participate in a lease-to-own agreement. You'll rent the property for a set amount of time and then have the option to purchase the property at the end of the leasing term. You are able to test the location and office before making a buying commitment.

Disadvantages of Traditional Office Leasing

Traditional office leasing does have its downside. You'll be solely responsible for setting up your office and keeping it running smoothly. You'll need to purchase office equipment, furniture and accessories. Another disadvantage is the hassle of setting up phone and Internet connections, faxes, and printers. You must hire your own office staff also. These tasks can drain your money, resources, and energy in a hurry.

Advantages of Renting a Business Center

Business Centers come fully equipped to handle all your office tasks. Some services even provide staff you can use to answer phones, handle mail or email, etc. The office is designed for your convenience. If you need to open your office quickly, you won't have to spend time decorating and furnishing your office.

Another advantage of renting a Business Center is you can locate your office in a prestigious business setting without the high costs of buying or renting a fancy office building.

Business Center service contracts are usually flexible to meet your needs. You can choose when and how long you'll be using your office. The unique services are customized to fit your business schedule and style.

Disadvantages of Renting a Business Center

A disadvantage of renting a Business Center is your limited input in the design and operations of the office. There is often a limited amount of space although you can rent cubicle office setups with some companies. If you have many employees and need much space and flexibility, a traditional leasing option might be best.

Before choosing a business location, consider all options. Your business needs will determine if traditional office leasing or renting a Business Center is the best route.

Grace Corporate Park

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7 Work at Home Jobs For Moms Who Want to Earn Some Extra Income

Most moms dream of some day, when the kids go to school or leave home, starting their own home based business. Many moms do exactly that. The minute the kids are gone, they get to work earning money from home. It just depends on what skills you have, what type of work you like doing and what the market wants.

Here are 7 work at home jobs for moms that people have made money from. Although individual ideas may not suit you, they may stimulate your thinking and get you started on another idea. So, keep an open mind and see what others have done. This is just a sample of what is possible.

1. Earn extra income from home decorating cakes

Some people have a knack for this craft - if you're one of them, cake decorating could be for you! There are many wonderful magazines and books available to give you and your client's ideas and inspiration for cake decorations. Cupcakes are another option as there are all kinds of possibilities for party themes and clever gift box presentation.

2. Become a massage therapist

If you are not already trained in the field of massage therapy, there are many courses available to teach you the art of massage. With a few basic pieces of equipment you could be on your way to starting a rewarding home based massage therapy business.

3. Organize nature hikes

If you live near an appropriate spot, and are outgoing, why not lead nature hikes? Hiking is a growing physical fitness activity, and you can lead adults and children alike, teaching them about the world around us. You could do all the planning and research from home.

4. Start a new mom care service

Sell yourself to mother-in-laws, grandparents, friends and family of the mom-to-be as a baby shower gift! You come in once a day, makes meals, clean up a bit, and generally make things easier for mom!

5. Become a business plan consultant

If you have a knack for writing business plans, becoming a business plan consultant may be a profitable business for you. I had a hard time finding any start up information for this type of business, but I know there are people doing it. My best advice is to find a niche to work within, and go from there. This is a great work at home job for moms who have the required business skills and experience.

6. Do chair caning

Use cane, plastic or other interesting materials to weave seats and backs onto casual and picturesque chairs for clients. Buy old chairs with promise at bargain prices to re-glue, refinish, re-cane and sell at a profit. Maybe this is just the start of an idea for you. Perhaps you could adapt or expand on it to suit your circumstances or local market demand.

7. Create designer clothing

Paint, block print or transfer unique or custom made designs onto items of clothing. Smocks, t-shirts, jackets and fabrics that will be made into clothing can all be enhanced with a little creative flair and color. Use all sorts of designs to create the image you are looking for, such as illustrations, cartoons, or images of local interest. Dressmaking is the perfect work at home job for you have the required skills to make and market your own creations.

These are just a few work at home jobs for moms. Have a good think about what other jobs you could do too. Good luck with your home business venture.

Noel

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Be Your Own Boss

I am sure that throughout your working career you have had bosses that you have really got on with and thought they were great. On the other hand I bet there have been one or two that you just couldn't stand and you couldn't wait to leave the place! Well why not Be Your Own Boss and work for yourself!

OK, so this may sound a bit daunting at first. It probably seems quite difficult to become your own boss. Trust me it is a lot easier than you may think. We live in a world that is dominated by the internet. The internet is the first port of call for almost everything nowadays. Whether it be buying a new TV, finding out some information about a particular topic, anything and everything is on the internet. More importantly the internet is giving people a great chance to become their own boss.

If you search online you will find great opportunities to make a fresh start and find a new career path. Search online and you will find great new opportunities such a franchise opportunity in Web Design. Yes you could become a Website Designer or equally just own and run your very own website!

A solid Web Design franchise is a great example of this. A Web Design franchise is a great opportunity for any budding entrepreneurs to branch out into the huge market of building websites. There are currently people who have bought into franchises like this in the past couple of years and are now making between £25,000 £50,000 a year! These are people who before becoming a web design franchisee were not particularly experienced in the online market, but due to the ease of use and training involved by the franchise companies, they are now thriving in their new career path and building website for all sorts of business in their local county. You will be surprised how many businesses still do not have a website, or the website they do have is old and really quite useless for their business.

A franchise opportunity like this allows you to pick your own hours and mange your work load. What is better than that? As you grow your business and become more experienced and more efficient at building websites, which won't take you long, the earning potential that you will have will grow and grow!

Ok so what are the catches? Really there are none. There is usually a relatively small monthly management fee taken by the franchise company but this in comparison to what you will potentially be earning is just a drop in the ocean. Plus they usually re invest this fee into improving the business as a whole. Spending the money on things like system upgrades and improving the franchisee training. This is to keep ahead of the game as the internet as an industry is much faster than anything you will have experienced before. That is what makes it so exciting! If you really are looking at a new career path and being your own boss sounds appealing, and let's be honest, it does sound appealing, then a web design franchise may be just the thing that you need. After all the internet isn't going to go away, it's only going to grow!

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How to Start a Successful Home Business

So you want to start a home business do you? The first question you need to ask yourself is do you have the time and commitment to make the business a success? You will need to provide an honest answer. Look at the reasons why you found starting a home business of interest in the first place? Have you heard that people are getting rich in record time? If you have then you have been lied to!

Any home business is very hard work and is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It takes a special type of person to succeed. Work comes before money! It is only in the dictionary that it's the other way around!

Do you have the time and commitment plus the personal interest and finances to succeed? You need to be determined and look at the bigger, long-term picture because you may not see positive results in the beginning. Are you willing to work full-time at something with no guarantee of immediate financial reward?

Are you the type of person who gives up at the first sign of failure? This is the line that most people come across. Some pack it in and go and look for something else to entertain them. Others learn by their mistakes quickly and build their business accordingly. So, do you still have what it takes to be a successful home business entrepreneur?

One of the best tips before you get started with any home business is to first consider what your personal interests are? Maybe it is a hobby or pastime that you really enjoy and would like to get involved more intensely? Try and look for a niche area that you are passionate about. There is nothing worse than working in an area or market that you have no interest in whatsoever and the only reason why who have chosen this market is because it is currently a popular topic with potential to make money. This is the trap that many entrepreneurs fall into and is one of the main reasons for failure.

It is a fact that if you are involved in a business that you have a personal interest in then you will have more chance of success. The reasons for this are quite simple. If you promote something you are passionate about then the chances are that you will have a reasonable amount of knowledge on the subject. You can use this knowledge to gain an edge in the marketplace. You will also have the drive and energy to succeed because you genuinely enjoy it. Your potential customers will know immediately that you have the passion for the business and will value your comments and recommendations on the products or services that you wish to promote.

Once you have made a list of your personal interests it is time to do some research. You need to know first what the market is like for your current area. Is it a buying area? If so what type of products and services are the customers buying? You can find all the answers to these questions by doing a simple search on one of the top search engines. Pay particular interest to the information, products and services other businesses promote and how long they have been trading.

Spying on the potential competition is essential. Find the top 10 businesses in your niche and make some tables either on a word processor or with a spreadsheet. You want to find out why they are successful? List the good points and bad points and make notes on how you could improve each business. You are then in a position to build a home business model because all the facts and research are at your fingertips. This information is pure gold and will be your blueprint for home business success. Don't be put off by little setbacks, just learn from them and carry on. Business is a learning curve in it's own right but the more established and experienced you become this curve will get smaller and success will get closer.

Vilma 

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Make Money From Home

When I left for college the bills were already piling and I didn't even realize how many student loans I had to use. I was just starting my life on my own and I already found myself in a hole. Trying to find a job wasn't easy either. With my busy schedule, no work experience, and no vehicle I had no luck finding a job near my campus. I was almost to the point of giving up then I came across a friend that told me about working only from a computer. My friend said, "All you need to work is a computer and an internet connection." Being a college student and all I knew this was an opportunity I had to look into.

I read various reviews and audits about home businesses. One of the first things I realized was that this business was legit and that people are living comfortably from their home. These businesses are not get rich quick schemes, fraudulent claims, or anything of that matter. These businesses are like any other businesses out there. Though there are some differences when running a business online. Instead of having to hire a crew of workers you can run your business all by yourself, that's if you want too. Home businesses can be ran on lower budgets than other businesses that would usually cost thousands of dollars for marketing, employees, and products. You can also work at the comfort of your own home.

Having a crew of workers for your business could expand your business but it isn't a necessity. All the work can be done by yourself. This might sound overwhelming but it shouldn't because the work you have to do isn't hard work at all. It might take some time and effort but you will notice that this will decrease as your business starts rolling. By time I don't mean years either. This may vary by how determined you are to make money but what I mean is a month or two.

In these rough economic times people like me don't have thousands to spend on a business and that's why I chose a home business. I know people that have put thousands of dollars into a business and then went bankrupt so I wasn't about to go that route. All I needed was a couple extra dollars to invest that has made me well over the amount I put into my business. The amount of money to be made can also be limitless. Their really are people that have became millionaires with home businesses and are willing to share their success stories with you.

The beauty of having your own home business has to be working at the comfort of your own home. Their really are barely any limitations to where you can work. All you need is a computer and an internet connection to get to work. This can allow you to even work while traveling but also allow you to go on that vacation you have been dieing to book. Time will never be an issue and the important things in life like family can be your main priority. If you are a parent that wants to watch their children grow up or if your a person that thinks it is time to retire. Regardless the reason, all of those things and more are in grasp with the job I speak of.

Michael Meyers

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Improve Your Work Productivity With Comfortable Home Office Chairs

Home offices are growing in large numbers because of the revolutionary business approach that is safely and conveniently provided by the World Wide Web. Approach in business has come to change over time. Thereby advancements in home office design have evolved as more businessmen now choose to have their office right at the space of their home. Moreover, there are already wide selections of highly structured built-in offices, modular components and economical installations. There are lots of fresh ideas for office products where you can make some cost cutting solutions together with the challenge of budget decorating your home office.

As more people are moving their business into their home, the need for space-efficient and lightweight office furniture is in demand. More office furnitures such as home office chair is designed to make the most of the home office space there is available. It is helpful that you understand how to separate your home office with the rest of your house. It is essential that you equip your home office with the right home office chair and office furniture separate from the distinctive designs and style of the rest of house furnitures. A home office chair must be comfortable and flexible to keep you working even with the distractions that home activities may contribute.

If you want a cheaper home office chair and other office furniture, look over bargains at local furniture shops offering consignment arrangements and discounts. Garage sales and thrift furniture stores are offering used home office chair and furniture. Furniture retailers can give you discounts for your bulk purchase of office equipments. More so, if they are on a sale promo then almost any furniture including home office chair is on sale at almost up to fifty percent discount.

Used office chairs and other furniture may be purchased at a low price perfect for your limited home office chair and office designing budget. The nearest most possible solution that you may do is look around your house for furniture that may be used for your office. You might find an old shelf, file cabinet and study table and chairs that are not used anymore and are being kept in your garage. This equipment could be applied with new polish and restore to look new and untouched. You may restore your home office chair into the look that compliments the rest of your office equipmenst. If you have an outgrown study table and chair, you may trade it for your friend's unused and extra home office chair and desk.

Factors to be considered such as comfort, complimenting style, design and color, and body support is important in picking the right home office chair. Proper back and neck support of your home office chair is important since you spend all day sitting down on it. Look for a home office chair that has a curved lower portion backrest following the natural contours of the spine. There are cheap home office chairs available but most don't provide proper back, neck and lower limb support. With the initial sit, you should immediately feel comfortable and remains at ease after long period of sitting. It helps that your home office chair has enough room for the hips and thighs to move thus allowing you to change sitting positions. You should never underestimate your sitting posture as it may have far reaching health effects after.

With these considerations for acquiring a home office chair whether purchased expensively or obtained inexpensively, it is essential that you have an adequately equipped home office in order for your work to be more productive. It is significant that you carefully select your home office chair together with other office items that are functional and safe for home office environment use. Undeniably, work productivity would be highly improved if your home office chair delivers the best and most comfortable sitting quality possible.

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Get the Best Deals on Office Desks by Using an Online System

Many people dream of starting their own enterprise and setting up an office. If their dreams get fulfilled, they need some expenditure for their workplace. One of the major assets required by them is an office desk.

The office desks are necessary for every workplace; otherwise it is very difficult for you to accomplish your tasks. You need to arrange the desks for your employees according to their work profile. For those, whose profile is to perform paper work need the simple desks. On the other hand, computer tables are required for the employees whose tasks are based on computer systems.

All types of requirements of office desks as well as other office furniture can be fulfilled with the help of several websites. You can visit different types of websites to get your desired product. If you are already convinced about the desks of a particular brand, then you can directly visit the website of that brand and can buy your desired product. On the other hand, if you have not yet decided what to buy and you are confused in this respect, then you can visit the online stores or affiliate websites. On many of these sites, you get the feature to compare the desks and other furniture manufactured by several brands and can take the wise decision. On the other hand, several affiliate websites are in the limelight, which allow you to compare the prices of the products available on different online stores at a single place. This system helps you in buying perfect deals. You get so many choices which are lacking in case of conventional shopping. Moreover, you need not to bargain if you use this system as you already get the good deals at cheap prices. The aforesaid websites facilitate the visitors to submit their own deals. You can select any of the deals among them which are best according to your requirements. Moreover, these websites also provide you the facility to read the reviews of different customers. It also helps you to take the right decision about the selection of products.

If you are not a tech-savvy person then you can use the conventional method as well. There are a number of stores from where you can get the office desks and office furniture at reasonable prices. But, that system is very time consuming and you do not get so much choices which are available on the online system.

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Designing the Perfect Home Office Using Wood Office Furniture

Many homes these days have space for offices. This can be handy since it gives you a place to work from home or to pay the bills. Of course any office will need to have furniture. Wood furniture is a great option for offices in homes for a number of different reasons.

First of all, wood office furniture usually fits in well with the style of decor in the rest of the home. Most people have wood furniture in their homes already, so it is nice to extend this type of furniture into the office as well. Wood looks very nice as well, and gives the office more of a warm and homey feel.

Wood office furniture is also available in a wide range of different prices, making it affordable for most people. Obviously the large mahogany desk with matching file cabinets won't be cheap, but a smaller oak desk with a file cabinet type drawer is more affordable for those who are on a budget. Those with more money might purchase solid wood, and those with less can purchase furniture with veneers in order to save money.

Although you can get office furniture for homes that is made out of metal or other materials, the wooden furniture has less of an institutional feel and looks much nicer. There are also a lot more options when it comes to style if you choose wood. You can get something very plain, or something more elaborate. It is possible to get this type of furniture with a contemporary look or a more antique look.

The most important piece of office furniture is the desk and the chair since no office is complete without these. Those who want to spend a lot of time in their office might want to also consider getting filing cabinets or modular work stations. Another alternative is to get a computer armoire so you can close off your work area when it is not in use. This makes it easier for those who need to use the office for another purpose as well, such as a guest room or family room. Consider the types of furniture that will be most useful to you when purchasing office furniture for your home.

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All About Furnishing and Managing a Home Office

Furniture is an essential part of your office. Without tables, chairs and other office accessories your office looks and feels insufficient compared to the competition. In the age of internet we can earn and run our own office from home. It's not necessary for us to sit in an office for long hours and work very hard. If you are a freelancer then you can comfortably work from your home. Setting up an office in your home is very important for you to understand. In setting up you have to think about a lot of things such as, which room will suit your office best? Which color is best suited to the type of work you do? How would you organize the office, choose your paint color and decorate according to your taste and mood of work. For all this you have to learn how to choose a room for the office, arrange and coordinate home office furniture, choose and arrange electronic accessories, organize paper and fully utilize the desk space, arrange, reduce distractions at home, and finally, budget. These are some step by step instructions provided for setting up a home office:

Instructions:

• Select a room for your home office:

First of all you must select a room for the office on the basis of size, location and comfort. It's important that you make sure that you have enough room and everything is working properly before you begin to use one room as an office. Suppose you wish to covert the bedroom into an office area. Then you have to consider few things such as:

Location of bedroom: if your bedroom is located in the central part of house then it won't be a great idea to convert it into a home office because then there would be a lot of disturbances.

Size of the bedroom: the bedroom must be large enough so that all the needed things can fit comfortably into it. If you don't have enough space then you have to reconsider where you place the office.

You must choose a room that has a lot of natural light. The room should have proper ventilation and it should have windows so that the room looks bright with alot of natural light. Artificial and natural light can both light up your office. If the room does not have enough windows then you have to put on additional lights. Although that may seem to you like a minor detail, in reality it is very important. Proper lighting can make a major difference in your productivity level.

The room should not have a TV and it should not be a common space for other members of your family. TV can be the source of major distractions during your working schedule. An office is a working space and you should keep that in mind when setting a new home office up.

• Choose perfect Home Office Furniture:

The basic requirements of your office are furniture like desks, computers, bookshelves and file cabinets. You must have all the essential home office furniture pieces with you at your home office. When you want to purchase home office furniture you have to consider certain things such as:

First of all you have to make a list of items that you already have and then note down the furniture that is still needed. If you already have a perfectly functional desk, it's of no use to purchase a new one.

You must look around to see if there is enough space for the storage of paper, files, pens, pencils, and anything else that will be required near your workspace. So according to your work needs, think about the space you need and plan according to it.

The next thing which you should consider before selecting home office furniture is the desk space. If you have to write a lot then you have to make it a point that you have enough space for writing and storing notes or other needed stuffs. You will also need space for placing your laptop or computer on the desk space.

Your office must look professional and presentable to you as well as others.

Always remember that the key to choosing perfect home office furniture for your office is to list your requirements.

• Arrange your office in a planned manner:

You must arrange your home office furniture and other required office accessories in a well defined and planned manner. PCs, laptops, Wi-fi, Blackberries, fax machines, scanners, printers and phone lines should all be well thought-out for your office. Technology can make your life really very easy, but at the same time making room for it can be a major problem. If you plan the overall look of the office properly then you can put them in a place that will be helpful to your daily work routine.

Placing your desk, computer table and other home office furniture in a proper place is a basic requirement of a comfortable and efficient home office. The main reason for working from home is to avoid the compact cubicle office.

When you are planning your office you must plan in such a way that your home office furniture allows sufficient room with flexibility for you.

You must keep all the required items within your arms reach that are frequently used while you are working.

Place a file cabinet near your work area so that without moving you can have access to files.

The equipment that is used rarely must be kept away from the actual work space. Spread the things sensibly so that the room does not look crowded.

• Make the office in your home functional

Functionality and comfort increases with the proper arrangement of home office furniture and decorating it according to the type of work you do. Take extra care while purchasing furniture since your office furniture must be comfortable and fully functional.

• Keep Your Desk Clean & Organized

You must keep your office clean and organized so that people coming to your office are impressed by you and your office. You also should keep all the folders, cabinets, desktop folders and other thing in an organized manner.

• Keep Your Office Quiet & Noise Free

By playing soft music in your office you can shield yourself from distracting noises. Music helps you to focus on your work rather than any other distractions.

• Decorate Your Home Office

Decorate the office in your home with flowers, photos and other exciting items.

One of the best aspects of working in a home office is that you can decorate it according to your taste and the nature of your work. You must decorate the office with items that reflect your own personality. These decorative pieces must provide energy and satisfaction to you.

You must keep a calendar and a clock in front of your work space so that you can keep a track of time and amount of hours you have spend working.

All these steps will definitely help you in various stages of home office planning. It will also help you in managing papers, files and storing the large bulky machines. It will also help you in choosing electronics, correct techniques as well as the technologies for your home office.

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Small Home Office Decorating Ideas! Your Guide to Creating the Home Office of Your Dreams

Having only a small space to work with has its disadvantages. However, with a bit of focus and forethought, you can design a home office that is not only practical and functional, but is also conducive to your style and personality. This holds true when accessorizing any room in your home. The only difference being that when you design a small home office you would want to choose space conservative options as it pertains to a work station, shelving, storage and lighting.

It obviously would not be practical to purchase large bulky pieces of furniture when creating your perfect small home office. The workstation/desk is the centerpiece, focal point, and most used piece of furniture in any home office.

There are various options to choose from when selecting this important feature. Two of these options include compact and wall-mounted desks. They are both practical for a small home office and each has its pros and cons, which are largely dependent on your unique style and needs.

Compact Desks are wonderfully suited for your small home office if you have ample space for storage furniture such as a file cabinet, bookcase, or an optional room divider.

Wall Desks are ideal if you desire an all-in-one solution that includes space for both your computer system and office supplies.

Designing a Functional Small Home Office

When designing a functional small home office, you would need to consider four essential elements. These include the wall color, lighting, storage and organizational needs of your small home office.

All these factors are important in creating an ideal workflow that would, in turn, increase productivity.

Setting the Mood of Your Small Home Office with Use of Color

The use of color is essential in the functionality of your home office, as it will help to create a particular "mood" as you enter the space. Will you be seeing clients in your home office? Do you want your home office to be warm and inviting? Do you want your home office to blend in with the rest of your home's décor? Do you want your office to be stimulating and conducive to creativity or calm and relaxing?

These are just a few of the questions you need to ask yourself before choosing a wall color for your small home office. It is also important to remember that some colors can make the small space appear even more cramped and may not lend to a spacious feel.

According to behr.com, wall color can lighten the mood and improve productivity in your home office. Here is a run down of colors on the color wheel and what "mood" you can achieve with their use.

* Cool Colors - greens, blues and purples are shown to have a calming affect. If you are easily stimulated, it may be helpful to choose a cool wall color to help you relax and "get down to business".

* Warm Colors - reds, yellows and oranges give any space a warm, inviting feel. These colors are also invigorating and can help to awaken your creativity. As a word of caution, warm, muted tones should be chosen over bright, bold colors as they tend to be distracting and may not be conducive to productivity.

* Whites - perfect to give your small home office an open spacious feel. However, too much white can be straining on the eyes. A wonderful alternative is to use another wall color, but have white as an accent color or for trim and moldings. This would give your small home office a crisp, clean look.

* Neutrals - earth tones such as charcoal, umber, ochre and sienna would be ideal if your small home office is open to other rooms within your home. A neutral wall color would blend perfectly with other surrounding color choices. Neutrals are also not considered distracting and would aid in keeping your mind centered on the "business at hand".

Meeting the Lighting Needs of Your Small Home Office

There are three ways to light your home office. These include:

* Ambient Lighting

* Task Lights

* Accent Lights

All these play a part in striking the right balance between business and pleasure in your small home office.

Ambient Lighting

Basically, ambient lights provide lighting for the whole room. This can be accomplished through the use of ceiling light fixtures, torchieres and table lamps. Ambient light fixtures are a necessity in any small home office as they account for the majority of illumination in the space.

Those on a budget can afford stylish ambient lighting for their small home office by purchasing torchieres or floor lamps. There are a plethora of lighting accessories to choose from in either a local furniture store or on-line. One such on-line store that provides a wide selection of torchieres, ceiling light fixtures and table lamps is LampsPlus.com.

Task Lights

Task lights are another home office necessity and provide directional or focused lighting for reading, filling out paper work, working on the computer, etc. Many task lights come with the added feature of an adjustable base that allows you to direct the light where you need it most. These light fixtures help to avoid eyestrain and headaches, thereby, boosting productivity.

Accent Lights

Unlike ambient and task lights, accent lights are viewed as optional. However, they are useful in adding a decorative element to any space. If you want to showcase a particular object or wall hanging, then accent lights are ideal. The use of accent lights in your small home office may be just what is needed to add a personal touch to your office's décor.

Storage Furniture in Your Small Home Office

As mentioned previously, if you choose a wall desk, it includes space not only for your computer, but additional storage for office supplies. This may alleviate the need for some office furniture. However, you may find that you still need a bookshelf and file cabinet. If your office space doubles as a bedroom or other living area, you may desire to purchase a room divider as well.

Before purchasing additional office furniture, it is important to measure the area to ensure that you buy pieces that accommodate the space in your small home office. This will help to alleviate the hassle of having to return merchandise when you discover that the piece is too large for the space.

You would also want to consider the arrangement of your furniture pieces in your small home office. By placing the pieces in an "L" or "U" shape, all supplies would be in easy reach. Some experts purport that arranging your furniture pieces in this fashion would boost your productivity.

Two options that would provide needed storage are modular bookcases and room dividers that have bookcases built right in. The second option serves two purposes in that it lends both privacy and shelving for office supplies, books, etc.

Bookcases are also designed with adjustable shelves, which accommodate oversized books and supplies and those with doors. Those with doors would add a stylish and personalized touch to your home office's décor.

When deciding on a file cabinet, there are several things you should ask yourself before making a purchase. Some of these include:

* Do you work primarily with legal or letter size paper? Some file cabinets only accommodate for one or the other. However, some are available that would provide storage for both.

* Is your storage needs more conducive to a vertical or lateral file cabinet?

* Will you be filing important documents? If you are, make sure that you inquire specifically if a particular file cabinet of interest is fire resistant.

* Do you want to ensure that the file cabinet will not tip over (who doesn't right)? There are file cabinets available with an internal locking system that will only allow you to open one drawer at a time and those equipped with a safety device that would guard against the file cabinet from tipping if several drawers were opened at once.

This may appear to be a lot to consider, but it is best to answer these questions beforehand as it will save you from having to return or exchange items that are not conducive to your small home office needs.

Staying Organized: Essential in Any Small Home Office

One important factor that affects productivity is organization. By storing items you use frequently in an area that is easily assessable would increase what is accomplished each day by decreasing the amount of time it takes to retrieve essentials.

Experts at OnlineOrganizing.com state to have "a world of organizing solutions" and have suggestions on how to organize your home office to promote efficiency. They recommend that the least needed storage files should be furthest away from your workstation in an inactive "work zone" and those items used frequently need to be close at hand.

A simple solution would be to have three different storage zones that include items used frequently, occasionally and rarely.

Storage Zone One - Frequently Used Items

These items need to be easily accessible. One idea would be to place papers you need on a daily basis in a bin on your desk. If you have books that you use each day, consider locating them on a wall-mounted shelf above or near your desk. Another solution would be to designate the shelf in your bookcase that is most easily accessible as the area to place books you use frequently.

Storage Zone Two -- Occasionally Used Items

These are items used from time to time but not on a daily basis. You would want to keep these items in your "work zone", but their accessibility does not need to be at "arms length" as is preferable with items used frequently.

For example, you could store these essentials in a file cabinet under your desk. If you had books you use occasionally, you could store them in the highest shelf, or the one directly above the one that is most easily accessible.

Storage Zone Three - Rarely Used Items These are basically archived files. You could purchase a different cabinet for these files and they would not necessarily need to be in your "work zone".

For books you rarely use, you could designate the lowest shelf in your bookcase for their storage. This would eliminate the need to bend down often, as you would only need to retrieve these books or rare occasions.

Although it only takes seconds to bend or stoop, over a day's time, these seconds add up, therefore, decreasing your overall productivity.

Designing a Personal Home Office

This is where you can add a few personal touches to your small home office. A few ideas would be:

* Include a few family photos or pictures that are relaxing or lift your spirits. If you want to bring a little of the outdoors in, you could incorporate a vase of flowers or a few potted plants for greenery.

* Include items in your small home office that reduce stress. This would not only add a personal touch - as these items would be unique to you - but may also boost productivity. Two such items could include a stress ball to squeeze or a small basketball hoop placed along the wall to shoot baskets when things get a little tense.

* Include a water element, such as a small water fountain or fish aquarium. This would not only aid in relaxation, but would add a decorative touch to your small home office.

Summary: Creating the Perfect Balance in Your Small Home Office It may not be effortless, but you can create a small home office that is not only professional but also includes elements that are unique to your personality and style in home furnishings.

To sum up, Practicality + Functionality + Personality = a small home office that is both personal and professional.

You also want to ensure that your small home office is conducive to productivity and exudes professionalism. This is especially important if you "entertain" clients and business associates in the space.

However, you don't want to exclude personal touches altogether as this is one of the many advantages to working from home. You are basically your own boss and call the shots per se. Isn't that the allure of working from home in the first place?

It is important to find the perfect balance of business and pleasure without one interfering with the other. If you frequently have clients in your small home office, it may be essential that it retains a professional look and feel and may not allow for too many personal touches. You also wouldn't want your "personal" items to interfere with your workflow and productivity. However, you can still express your style in the furnishings you choose for the space.

These are all points you should consider when creating your small home office. With forethought, you can design a working environment that is not only conducive to productivity, but also expresses your unique style and personality.

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Desk Chairs for Offices

Purchasing desk chairs online is a great idea for anyone that would like to save money. If you shop at a furniture store, you will pay a very high price hike and this means that you will get less for the money. This is important to you if you are purchasing multiple chairs for your home or an office. When you save more money you get to buy more. Purchasing a leather reclining chair is affordable when you shop online, these are a great to use in an office because they prevent back pain with a large amount of cushion. The material is also durable enough to provide comfort when used every day. This means your employees will be able to completed their work with less wasted time. Having the right chairs is very important because this will determine the amount of work that your employees are able to get done in a day.

When you buy desk chairs that are high in quality, you will find that works gets completed faster. This will help you to save money by getting the most from the employees that are working within your office. You can select from different popular styles and designs, but you should keep in mind that the amount of cushion and the material you choose will determine quality. You can find the most popular chairs for your office discounted online, this is helpful in reducing the amount that you spending on replacement chairs and this will allow you to buy higher quality comfortable chairs.

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7 Criteria for Deciding Which Career Test Is Right for You

"I used to feel depressed at work, hate my boss, and was sometimes so bored that I actually fell asleep at my desk!" --- career test taker

If this sounds like you, then it's probably time to consider changing jobs or careers. But before you can make your career change, you need to figure out what you want to do.

One of the best ways to get clear is to complete a career assessment. Yet there are literally hundreds of career tests out there. Is a career test the same as an aptitude test? What about a career personality test? This article clarifies the differences and presents 7 criteria for deciding which career test is best for you.

#1 Career test vs. personality test

Is the assessment specifically designed to provide career guidance?

Personality tests only tell you about your character traits whereas a career assessment gives specific career advice. Of course, it helps to know whether you're an extrovert or an introvert and perceive by sensing or intuition. Personality tests such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Enneagram are quite useful as background information. Making the leap from simple awareness of your personality type to specific career strategies is very difficult, however. If you want a new job or career, it's better to take an assessment that is specifically geared to providing career guidance.

#2 Specific vs. general

Does the career assessment give concrete recommendations that you can use immediately rather than vague observations that are open to interpretation and not actionable? Aside from the change itself, the hardest part of changing careers is narrowing down your choices. But if you don't get specific, you won't be able to take action. A good assessment should not be general like the astrological horoscopes in the newspaper.

#3 Motivation rules: why motivation is a better indicator than aptitude or personality

Does the career assessment measure motivation?

Motivation is a far better career indicator than skill or personality because what you like to do is what you WILL do and what you will get very good at (if you aren't already). Why force a square peg into a round hole?

When you base your decisions on what motivates you, you'll probably feel much more fulfilled, and be much more successful, too.

#4 Where's the beef?

Even if you're a vegetarian, you'll want "meaty" results! A good career assessment should include hard data, as well as sufficient detail and explanation to help you interpret the results.

#5 Do you believe it?

Is the career assessment scientifically valid? An effective career assessment should have a high predictive reliability. Such things can be measured statistically. Anything over 95% is quite good.

Statistical validity is important for a number of reasons. Obviously, you want to feel that the assessment provides an accurate picture of what motivates you and you don't want to be misled by grossly inaccurate results. But another point is that when the results are believable this provides a boost to your self-confidence. In my case, I was relieved and encouraged to see from my results that I had chosen the correct career path. It was a kind of confirmation or validation: "Whew! What a relief!"

Remember that ultimately it's up to you to decide whether a set of results makes sense or not. However, it helps to use a highly reliable assessment.

#6 Can you get from A to Z?

Are additional tools available to help you take your results and develop a clear career roadmap for yourself?

Honestly, a lot of people take career tests and get brilliant insights. Unfortunately, many of these same people are never able to turn their insights into results. What's needed is a support infrastructure of materials and people to help you apply your results over time.

#7 Is it fast?

Even in the internet age, there still are a lot of tests that you can only take on paper. It takes 30 minutes or even over an hour to take the test. Then you have to wait while the test is scored and processed. You may only get your results after several days or weeks.

Personally I prefer career tests that I can take online and that give me my results immediately.

Conclusion

A career test is just a tool and just one step on your career change journey. Nonetheless, it's worth spending some time to understand what types of tests are available and which is best for you. Just remember that even the best career test is only a tool. It's up to you to take charge of your own career.

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