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Unemployment falls every year and people are sticking with their careers for longer than they were in decades past. With technology and ease of access, there are fewer barriers to landing a great job than ever before. That said, you still have to do the work and put forth the effort to reach your career goals. Here are 3 savvy ways to maximize career potential in most industries.

There are many things you can take from your job or career to benefit you personally...and, no, this isn’t about stealing office supplies for home use. Among the technical skills and job specifics you glean from your position, there are other savvy skills that will serve you. And, these days, with our jobs taking so much of our time, we want to get all that we can out of those precious hours. Here are 3 life skills you want to take from your job.

When it comes to jumpstarting your career, you want to use whatever means possible to get things moving. Though it's important to engage potential employers in real life and work on real skills, don’t forget about the Internet. It can make you a much more desirable candidate, build connections that last a lifetime, and even get you some insider info. Here are 3 ways to boost your career with the Internet.

When starting a business that is present online, creating a stellar website should be one of the very first things you do. However, in a haste to get the business up and running, many women skip the things that make a website successful. As an online business, no matter how vital a site is, make sure you have everything in place before you launch. Otherwise, you won't get the kind of attention you need and want. Here are my 4 top elements your business website needs to stand out.

The rise of technology - especially the internet - has allowed more and more people to become entrepreneurs. This is quite simply a by-product of accessibility. And, the more online biz owners there are, the more need there is for people with savvy technical skills. Thousands have put themselves out there as the go-to companies for IT, security, repair, web development, design, and online marketing help. Unfortunately, many fail because they aren't prepared with basic business knowledge. So, before you jump in with both feet, be a smart business owner to succeed as a technopreneur. Here's a list of 4 musts to achieve the success you are after.

Looking for a new career and you have mad money management skills? The great news is just about every business utilizes money management to keep things running smoothly. This fact keeps things open for you. However, if you really want to delve deeply into the financial industry, below are four career options for the money-savvy woman.

You don't have to look long and hard to find new technology meant to increase connectivity and create an easier and more efficient way to do business. That said, it can also be a distraction. Consider these 4 things that can kill business productivity.

Without customers and clients, business would not exist, and, it certainly would not be successful. It pains me to see companies biting the hands that feed them. The days of overlooking and minimizing the importance of customer loyalty are over. To keep up with a competitive market and advancements in modern service, you must learn how to make your customers and clients feel valued. That is if you want them to stick around. Here are a few of my top tips for winning over your customers and clients!

As a business owner, it can sometimes be quite difficult to keep your personal life and business separated. This can be especially true if you run a tight-knit business from home, rather than from an office. The water can get muddy if you don't pay attention. Here are 3 areas of your business you should never merge with your personal life.

Sales jobs are in every sector of business on the planet. This means there are endless opportunities for both men and woman. However, many women don't want to be seen as the “stereotypical” salesmen we all know and abhor! You know the ones I’m talking about, they intimidate, push, and manipulate their potential customers into buying. Being psychological in nature, sales has an open door for both good and bad methods to enter the market. The good news is that more ladies are becoming successful salespeople. Many businesses may rely on this market shift in the future. The primary reason is that consumers are demanding higher quality experiences. Here are 6 reasons women excel in sales.

It’s pretty easy to figure out whether or not you’re in a career rut. A telltale sign is that queasy feeling you get on a Monday morning - the dread of having to go to a job you hate. You must deal with the same boring people, forcing yourself to go through the motions of your tedious day. And, though, I understand that you can't always just up and quit a job, there are some things that will bust you out of a career rut! Keep in mind, it's going to take some guts, energy, and consistency! Let's get you out of that rut!

In this competitive day and age, you should be thankful to have gainful employment at all. That said, it's normal to have aspirations of better positions, pay, and skills. Unfortunately, though, opportunities to advance rarely just fall out of the sky. It takes some attention to detail and savvy skill on your part to get ahead in your career or business. If you are looking to progress in your professional life, these 4 things may help you climb the ladder of success faster.

If you are running a business of any size, your branding needs to be spot on and effective. So, what is branding? As businesswomen, we know what we do, what we are good at, how we operate and what our place is, right? It's easy for us to talk about all of these things and we should. However, this is not branding. It is simply marketing and bragging about yourself. And, if this hasn't been working for you, this may be the time to put these 3 kick ass rebranding strategies to work for your business!

If you want to have the life of your dreams, the career of your dreams, you have to go create it! You will have many detours and bumps along the way, but don't let that stop you from giving it your best shot. That invisible ladder is always there, waiting for you to step up. As soon as you realize that it is in your power to progress up that ladder, the faster you’ll see your dreams happen. I've compiled a short list of 4 ladder of success boosts you can activate now!

You have a fantastic idea, and it's begging to be turned into a successful business. Perhaps it's a blog or an online store that has you itching to become a business owner. Your daydream always ends with a nice pile of fast cash landing in the bank. Nice thought, but I encourage you to walk on the side of reason for just a bit. The reality is that seventy percent of new businesses fail in the first two years. Furthermore, even if they make it past the 2-year mark, only a small percentage ever see those dreamy piles of cash in the above photo.