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Entrepreneur - Founder stories - People don’t want drills This post originally appeared on ChargeCon, an event series produced by Mountain and Jumpstart Foundry. Your whole life in business is full of wins and losses. This is a story of one loss that really impacted my business. I own, CentreSource, an interactive agency. We build really custom web applications, enterprise websites, mobile apps, etc. Our whole purpose is to help a client take something out of their head and bring it to fruition in a digital world. Back in 2006, an older gentleman came to us for a project. He was in…

I often speak about showing commitment to a job search. It’s never enough to just send out applications and go to interviews – you need to go the extra mile every single time. Something which not many people do is follow up after an interview. As an employer, I always think highly of candidates who do this and I wonder why more of them don’t. Now more than ever, we are in a candidate-led market, which means you face high competition. If this is the case, you need to do everything in your power to stand out. Of course, if…

You could do anything except for doing absolutely nothing. What you do does not matter so much. But some ways of how to be creative are proven to turn on your genius even when you are deep in the gutter of self-doubt. To get out, do these things: Do what you are under-skilled to do – if you know pretty well what you are doing you are probably jaded by now. Facing a tremendous creative challenge makes you go scrambling for solutions. That’s where creativity starts – either you sink or you swim. Isaac Asimov, a legendary fiction writer who had a Ph.D.…

Regardless of the kind of job you do regularly, there comes a time when you feel like you need more than 24 hours a day to accomplish all items in your to-do list. However, you know that it is not possible, and the least you can do is organize your schedules by applying effective strategies. If you feel tied up in work and unable to complete all your tasks, then these practical ways to be more productive can help you make the most of each day. 1. Learn to prioritize. You may be a single mom with a regular office…

According to the current economic environment, it is projected that unemployment rate will subside by approximately 7.5% by the end of this year. However, that does not mean that the job cuts and layoffs will not be experienced. Most companies use this strategy to reduce their operating costs. 1. Do everything on time All managers can attest to the fact that the most irritating thing is managing employees who never get to the office or complete tasks on time. Hence, it is highly recommendable to wake up early and arrive at your workplace in time. One of the sure ways…

Having a hobby is a great way to express yourself, relieve stress, be creative, and spend your spare time doing something useful. Hobbies can be very rewarding and you may even be able to turn your talents into spare cash at some point, such as with crafting. Hobbies could be anything from home improvement, gardening, reading, writing, photography, various sports, various forms of exercise, to many other options. If you are trying to discover a new hobby but don’t know where to start looking, try some of these ways to find new hobbies. 1) Think About What Things Interest You…

Infrequent restructuring and layoffs were the only things an employee could worry about in the past, but a lot has changed nowadays considering the tough economic times. For instance, companies are going through bankruptcies, non-stop downsizing and even the illusion of job security will soon be a thing of the past. These factors have seen the job layoffs and unemployment numbers rise to double digits. It is quite evident that no one would like to be caught unaware, especially when it comes to losing a job. Nonetheless, how can you know if you will be fired soon? Here are 7…

Do you find yourself unable to find time for fun and leisure? Are there many different things you’ve always wanted to do with your life but never have the time? If yes, then read on. . A new study has shown that people need at least 7 hours of leisure to be truly happy. But let’s face it: there is no way you could ever find 7 hours for fun and leisure, even if you’re a rich person who works for himself. But there are a number of ways you could free up more time in your hectic environment to…

It can be difficult to meet new people and make friends, especially when you move to a new city or find yourself out of your comfort zone. Even if you are well-established in your current location, you may find it difficult to make friends because your work too much or you just don’t have the social avenues to make “friend” connections. There are several ways that you can meet people that you might not have considered in the past. Being more social can make your life more exciting and fulfilled and you won’t have time to be bored because your…

It’s time to start thinking outside the box.  It takes conscious effort to become a creative thinker.  However, the result leaves you with a plethora of benefits. For example, being more creative helps you sleep better, solve problems, and tackle work projects in a more productive manner. In addition, you become a more multifaceted individual, and more interesting and easy going. Okay, you may be an interesting person already, but there’s always room for improvement, even if it requires liking and accepting ourselves more. Studies conducted at the University of California, Santa-Barbara, gave a creative exercise to students, and afterwards had…