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Sarah Devaney-O’Neil is the owner of Storibook Designs, Inc., a Massachusetts-based interior decorating firm that services both wholesale and retail clients.
10. UNDERSTAND THE GOAL
In these days of economic downturn, we don’t hear much about employees resigning, but they do. However, there are ways to step down gracefully. “I quit,” though dramatic, is generally reserved for the movies.
1. Put a pro behind the bar
Bartenders are trained to recognize when a customer has had too much to drink. Hire a professional bartender — even if drinks are free.
2. Got insurance?
“Bring lots of business cards.” “Get ready for ‘round-the-room introductions.” These are phrases we hear over and over again regarding professional networking events. But what is this networking stuff all about, anyway?
It’s happened to all of us: While you’re answering an email at work, your phone rings. You answer it, and a co-worker stops by your cubicle with something for you to sign.
10. KEEP IT SIMPLE
Life’s complicated enough without trying to figure out how to use a website. Keep the design simple, straightforward and easy to use.
9. KEEP PAGE NAMES SIMPLE
Human resource directors have the potential to link a company and a great hire. But the key to matching a perfect candidate with a perfect position is knowing what to look for in a resume.
Deborah C. Scaringi is a marketing consultant and business development specialist. You can contact her at deb@scaringimarketing.com.
10. Build Loyalty
Mike Refolo is a business lawyer and partner at Mirick O’Connell, based in Worcester and Westborough. You can contact him at mrefolo@mirickoconnell.com.
10. SECURE PROTECTION
It’s 4:45 p.m., and your to-do list is as long as it was this morning. Sound familiar? Where does the time go? Here are three ways to keep your time from being sucked away and keep your workday tasks on track:
School anti-bullying policies are now commonplace. But what if you feel unfairly targeted by a supervisor or co-worker at your job — to the point where it’s difficult to enjoy your home life or vacation time?
Corey Adams is a metro market manager with Robert Half International, the global specialized staffing firm, in Westborough. He can be reached at corey.adams@rhi.com.
10. It’s tough.
10. Don’t Do It Alone
Thousands of Chinese companies want to do business with yours. It helps to have a mutual professional associate or connection to the potential partner to do the initial due diligence.
The range of opinions about our economic future is so utterly diverse, only one conclusion is accurate: Uncertainty is the new normal.