Maintaining an interest in the goals you pursue can improve your work and reduce burnout, according to research from Duke University.
Unconscious motivation plays a substantial role in how we respond to challenges. Find out how much.
How much of your day is spent doing administrative tasks, and not creating or doing other important work?
Starting a business is a lot of work. Anyone who tells you it's not is either lying or has never actually started one themselves.
As an increasing number of freelancers depend on the virtual workplace, how can they make themselves more attractive to potential employers?
Employees who pursue creative activities outside of work may find that these activities boost their performance on the job.
For some people, neither the carrot nor the stick will serve as a motivational tool
Negotiation, like networking, is one of life’s necessities that you either love or hate. But if it's the latter, it doesn't have to be that way.
Being the Chief Everything Officer is okay for some, but if you've got plans for growth or simply need an extra pair of hands, what are the best staffing options for your business?
The prolific life has been characterized by abundant inventiveness and limitless creativity, and has been enshrouded in a veil of mystery - the sources of artistic inventiveness are too often viewed as out-of-reach for the average person.
A survey by the Pew Foundation which found that 71 percent of Americans view small business more favorably than any other institutions, including religious organizations.
A "disregarded entity" is an important tax status for self-employed sole-proprietors. In a nutshell, it means you can form a LLC for your business, but...
There are plenty of pitfalls that can distract you from getting your work done. Here we look at 10 ways to ensure you’re set up for success in your home office.
If you're setting up a business bank account or need a business license, there will probably be a space on the form for your EIN. Fortunately, it's simple to apply for your own business tax ID number via the web.
Whether you are a habitual list maker, or you prefer to keep your tasks in your head, everyone pursues their goals in this ever-changing, chaotic environment.
When asked during an interview how he managed to reach the top as a professional bodybuilder and Hollywood actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger replied with a single word: "Drive!"
How working from home may impact work exhaustion, caused by conflict between work and family demands
Use these steps to help draw a blueprint for your business’s advertising plan. 1. Design the framework What is the...
From the moment you start-up (when no one has ever heard of you), having a well-rehearsed and compelling elevator pitch can help buyers, clients and potential investors get to know you quickly.
Conventional wisdom tells us that in the business world, "you are who you know" -- your social background and professional networks outweigh talent when it comes to career success.
Self-employed male Britons have been found to work longer hours for lower wages than those of their employee counterparts. This...
Procrastination is a curse, and a costly one. Putting things off leads not only to lost productivity but also to all sorts of hand wringing and regrets and damaged self-esteem. Are we programmed for postponement and delay?