Career Advancement continued

In a recession, businesses start looking for ways to cut costs. If you are not a commissioned salesman, you are vulnerable to the ax. What if your boss gets a better offer from a person who wants your job?... keep reading

To master a new field well enough to become proficient takes less than what most people think, but more than most people are willing to invest. The crucial secret of success is the sheer laziness of your competition.... keep reading

A site member offers his experience as a guide. How to do it, how to manage your investments, and more.... keep reading

If I were to assign one essay to every high school senior in graduation week, this is the essay. I wish I had written it.... keep reading

You get paid what you're worth. If you're worth more, then you're problem is positioning and marketing. Here is a way to get paid what you're worth.... keep reading

Neglect this, and your business will suffer. Everyone knew this 20 years ago. Only a few people dare violate this rule. I do. You shouldn't.... keep reading

A young person just starting out should look at this list. Then he should decide to go into business. This list reveals a looming disaster.... keep reading

You may be thinking of moving. One of the things you should consider is your income in relation to the cost of living in the new location. This tool can help you decide.... keep reading

How could any market this huge be ignored? But it is. Hardly anyone is actively promoting it as a career. The field is not wide open, but it is surely more open than most careers.... keep reading

You may have thought about this vaguely. Think about it specifically. Most of your competitors won't. But one may.... keep reading

How many hours per year does the average American or Canadian work? Find out here. Then think about the competition. Find that out here, too.... keep reading

I did this in May, 1974. I still publish it. That decision changed my life. Today, it is far easier to do. So, of course, the market is far more crowded. But if you have something important to say, it's time to start.... keep reading

What's wrong with this profession? I offer suggestions as to what this woman should look for to improve her career. See if any of this applies to you. A lot of it may.... keep reading

If you think your job is safe, watch the documentary on Enron, "The Smartest Guys in the Room." There were clear signs that Enron was doomed. Hardly anyone saw them, and few of them believed.... keep reading

I have found a very clever site that offers great assistance to anyone developing his or her unique selling proposition. This exercise could give you a real head start.... keep reading

There are no free lunches. Don't bet your career that there are.... keep reading