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10 quick tips for surviving the busy season at work

Insperity

– Pete Hinojosa, director, Sales Leadership Development. – Mary Lou Parrott, performance consultant. Plan ahead and prioritize work with clients as much as possible to avoid last minute demands and rushed projects. – Jill Chapman, senior performance consultant. Create a prioritized plan.

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8 Must-Ask Behavioral Interview Questions

Insperity

For example, you might ask, “Tell me about the top awards that you have received for your sales performance.” For example, a candidate might say, “I was in the President’s Club five years in a row and this year I helped new sales increase 152 percent over last year.” Performance Consultant, Recruiting Services.

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8 Must-Ask Behavioral Interview Questions

Insperity

For example, you might ask, “Tell me about the top awards that you have received for your sales performance.” For example, a candidate might say, “I was in the President’s Club five years in a row and this year I helped new sales increase 152 percent over last year.” Any simple answer might be a red flag.

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You Will Survive: 8 Strategies to Overcome New Entrepreneur Anxiety

Success

Secure a “consulting” gig. You need a consulting gig that will help cover monthly bills. When you find a consulting gig—consistent part-time hours with an hourly rate—you’ll have peace of mind knowing there’s enough money coming in to replenish your shrinking coffers. Shelve strategy, prioritize cash flow.

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How to Position Your Disability as a Benefit at Work

Success

This perception of disability has also found its way into the workplace—which, rooted in capitalism as it is, tends to prioritize productivity. As a result of my speech disability, I once faced discrimination from a potential employer who said they would “never hire someone who stutters to be in a sales role.”

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

BMT Office Administration

Most small businesses focus on their product/service team and sales staff in the early years, but someone still needs to run payroll and handle onboarding for new hires. This allows business owners to focus their time on the day-to-day employee relations and other operational needs like sales and finance.

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Going freelance full time in 2024? Here’s how to make it work

Work Life

This past June, I hit my 10th year of self-employment as a marketing consultant, and along the way I’ve discovered what it takes to maintain the momentum, grow my business, adapt to changing circumstances, and minimize the downsides like burnout, loneliness, and bad clients.