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Worried about money? Make this stressor a thing of the past and start your own side hustle. Not only can you capitalize on one of your hobbies or passions, you might even be able to bring in some extra income. Having a second stream of revenue can provide a plethora of benefits. By simply using one of your hobbies or skills as a revenue stream, you can gain more financial freedom and comfort in your day-to-day life. Here are some things to consider when deciding if a side hustle is right for you.
Instagram is probably the most popular way to share snapshots of your life. The social media icon was launched in October 2010 and had over 1 million users by the end of the year. Today, the popular app is owned by Facebook and has over 800 million users – a number that only continues to grow. While the platform is generally used to connect with your personal network, it is not unusual for future employers, clients and coworkers to scope out your grid before choosing to work with you. So, how do you tailor your Instagram to advance your career?
When a business relies on the internet for any of its functions, it’s imperative to retain a reliable and capable IT provider to handle any issues that may arise. These issues can include network breaches, loss of data, inability to secure confidential data and much more. An IT provider should make your life easier — not harder. If you’re experiencing any of these pain points, it may be time to switch.
You’ve heard it countless times, “I’m only human.” While it’s normal for people to make mistakes, human error is never welcomed at work. More often than not, it isn’t possible for any company to completely eliminate all slops and mishaps made by staff, but there are things businesses can do to help reduce the quantity and impact of errors in daily operations. For most technology service providers, it could be a matter of client retention and your company’s reputation. Unfortunately, human error isn’t a rare occurrence. Example: Amazon’s server outage in 2017 that was due to a typo by one of its employees. While human error is the most common culprit of data center issues, it’s also the most preventable. At TSP, we pride ourselves on creating custom, flexible and flawlessly executed IT solutions for every customer. A disaster recovery plan is an excellent tool in preventing human error. Here are 5 tips to help eliminate the effects of human error on your business.
Backup and disaster recovery are two buzzwords often heard in the technology world that have become synonymous with the safety of data within your business. Although often used together, these two terms are not one in the same. In fact, understanding the difference and implementing each is crucial to avoiding excessive downtime, loss of business or even death of your business in the wake of a disaster.
Social media or professional network – that is the question. But, does the answer have to be binary? LinkedIn’s mission is to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. But how do we meaningfully connect through our social and professional settings? More and more, the line between our work life and professional life is blurring. Instead of the illusive work-life balance, we’re now talking about work-life harmony. The professional network – which officially launched May 5, 2003 in co-founder Reid Hoffman’s living room — is now operating in more than 200 territories and countries worldwide with over half a billion users and growing. I remember hearing LinkedIn CEO, Jeff Weiner, state, “Just because we’re a professional network, doesn’t mean we have to be sterile.” Whether your goal is to find your dream job or just grow your network, LinkedIn should be many professionals first stop.
Are you stuck in a small business slump or just looking for inspiration and tricks of the trade? While there are many great book options for small business owners, podcasts are ideal for the small business owner on the go. The great thing about podcasts is that you can listen to them on your commute, when you’re exercising or doing chores around the house. Listening to others’ advice will help you focus on your goals, solidify your vision and even give you ideas for better processes. Begin your small business podcast journey with one of the 7 below podcasts — there’s a podcast for every small business owner!
The 2018 Instagram Engagement Report showed that 81% of businesses use engagement as the number one metric for success on social media. The risks of paying for likes on Instagram has sent companies searching for more organic ways to increase interaction and activity on their pages. Read on for tips on improving engagement on Instagram.
Social media terminology has become ingrained in our day-to-day language. No longer does “tweet” refer only to the sound birds make – all thanks to Jack Dorsey, creator of Twitter. On March 21, 2006, Dorsey sent the first tweet, "just setting up my twttr.” Within a few short months, Twitter launched to the public and has continued to grow since, reaching a milestone of 1.3 million users within the platform’s first two years. Just like Facebook or Instagram, knowing why you're on Twitter is essential to your success. If you’re here reading this blog, you're probably searching for ways to make your Twitter reflect your personal brand and further bolster your career.
When it comes to remote employees, are you struggling to keep their attention? Remote workers often feel disengaged because they’re cut off from the day-to-day rhythm of business and one step removed from company culture and goals. This experience can be isolating for employees and costly for businesses. Remote workers are vital to the success of your business, so keeping them motivated and engrossed is imperative to keeping them happy in their roles. With over 4 million remote employees in America, companies are at risk of losing employees if they don’t take the right steps to cater to employees in and out of the office. Here are 3 ways companies are losing remote employees’ motivation and engagement and how to fix it.
