If you are on today’s internet, you’ve most likely asked your self; “What is a virtual assistant?” Well, a virtual assistant (VA) is a freelance executive, always remote who uses the Internet, phone, email, and other technology to communicate with his/her clients. Virtual assistants are almost...
negotiate /nɪˈɡəʊʃɪeɪt/ verb 1. obtain or bring about by discussion. "he negotiated a new contract with the sellers" 2. find a way over or through (an obstacle or difficult route). As commonplace as this word, a lot of us find ourselves between a rock and a hard place whenever we have...
Let’s face it, we have all applied for a few positions we were not qualified for, or tried to apply for a gig and left distraught because we aren’t truly proficient in Microsoft Excel and the only ‘graphic design’ we can execute is editing Canva...
Developing a savings culture is a premium skill that everyone NEEDS. From classrooms to religious centres, to board rooms, we are told the fabled tale of a once rich man who lived so lavish a life that he was soon a wretched pauper simply because...
“As I plot my goals for this year, one is making sure my kids are consistently learning these skills -- I still don't see them being taught in school as much as they should, which is a bit disappointing. These include things like personal finance,...
Youths in Africa find that as they get older, their expenses accumulate. And if you are like most of the other 200 million plus young people on the continent, then you have a limited amount of income at your disposal. Side hustling in order to supplement...
Throughout your career you would come across people willing to offer you advice on how to advance in your career. From how to align your passion to your career , tentative steps on how to break through career hurdles to even the nitty-gritty on how...
Bad habits, we all have them. Some more problematic than others, some even exciting. We love our little quirks, and though we claim we will change, sometimes we never do. Maybe its procrastination, a little pilfering around family, snide comments or mildly hurtful jokes; these habits...
A career development plan is an important step for anyone deliberate about advancing in their career. Writing a career development plan forces you to seriously consider where you're currently placed in your career, where you intend to be, steps on how to get there and...
There has been much ado about the cover letter or the application letter. The similarities, the differences and ultimately if they mean the same thing. In present-day discourse, they do refer to the same document, however, an application letter, unlike the cover letter, can be a...
