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$100K Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

RH_admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:03:07 +0000

Apparently, there are jobs on the market that do not require obtaining a degree and after being hired you still can get a decent income as well. I had to share this information as it is quite beneficial especially now during the fact many schools are pushing the fact of going to college or the need of going back to college. During these financial hard times, many of us don’t have the income to do it because we need employment. With that being said, here is an interesting article I came across that might be able to help guide the way on what type of career to seek out in your area during your job hunt.

$100K Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree | Monster.

Is a customer behavior driven by the application available on a cellular phone

RH_admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:42:35 +0000

First technology brought us computers, then it was cellular phones. Shortly after the cellular phone came into the picture suddenly the smart phone was invented which brought on things like the I-Phone and many other types of smart phones onto the market. Now we have things like the I-Pad which many manufacturers are coming out with.

Of course, my dates might not be totally correct my point is technology is here to stay and it will only continue to get better as we move into the future. Further more, customers will continue to use things such as the smart phone, the I-Phone, and the I-Pad to place item orders because businesses have made their websites easier for them to access online.

That is the key for a business owner to make note of, the customer wants ease of ordering and security of placing their order online. They are the top two priorities. Not only are those two things priority, the cellular phone and other mobile devices such as the I-Pad are being used more often. So with all the above being said, a retail store owner must stay aware of the multimedia to keep their customers satisfied.

I have discovered an article which discusses this information further and it might actually help business owners who are unsure how to build their business with the many social devices that are available in the market today.

Is a customer behavior driven by the application available on a cellular phone?.

How to enhance your LinkedIn Profile

RH_admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:13:27 +0000

I have a question, rhetorical but it’s a question. How many persons have attempted to use Linked In to build their business whether they are new, currently seeking new ideas, or job seekers?

Did you know Linked In is the best places to visit because of the many choices it has because it allows you to build or enhance a current network for free. Of course should a person choose, there is the option to do things under a paid membership and have more benefits.

At this time, I am using Linked In as a free member so I can only speak of that option however I do invite guests who have the paid option to provide a review.

I also provide the link below to how you can enhance your Linked In profile.

Enhance your Linked In Profile.

How can a small business or entrepreneur improve?

RH_admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:38:04 +0000

Great advice from Paula Dean, the southern cook from the Food Channel everyone loves! I think she’s awesome as I have always appreciated watching her cooking shows and gain a lot of information from how she teaches others. This article helps when improving a small business.

The Paula Deen Effect: What Small Businesses Can Take Away

How a business can use Facebook to build marketing, sales, and contacts

RH_admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:28:14 +0000

Have you ever wondered how to use a social network like Facebook and generate sales? Have you ever wondered how something like Facebook could increase your network of contacts for vendors? The below link provides six ways of doing the above and provides suggestions in a great article.

Six Ways Small Businesses Can Use Facebook Tabs to Generate Sales, Followers.

How to get a business plan started for 2012

RH_admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:15:38 +0000

Considering ideas on how to get a small business or freelance idea going but not sure how to do it? Take a reading through the following article and start making notes as it could actually get your ideas churning. The great thing about ideas, once they start rolling, they don’t stop which is why a pen and paper is always helpful to have around as you can write them down!

This is a fabulous article to get those creative juices flowing. Best of luck starting your business!

How to Start Up in the New Year.

Jerry Yang quit the Yahoo board but is considering other options

RH_admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:52:41 +0000

Raising questions on why Mr. Yang chose to quit his various positions; first it was at Yahoo, then the board in Yahoo Japan then the Alibaba Group. It raises the question, what’s he up to?

More so, one would like to wonder what got into his morning coffee to make him feel frisky enough to put in a bid to purchase Yahoo or even to offer a bid for purchasing it? This is something to stay tuned into and watch what happens for sure.

Jerry Yang May Bid for Yahoo After Quitting Board.

First Survey for 2012

RH_admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:30:58 +0000

Here is a new survey for users to take advantage of. I am asking guests and active readers to please take a moment of time and read through the survey I have done and leave your thoughts. This will help me build the articles for Ravens Hollow as well as help you in the 2012 year.

Disabled workers are being ignored rather than being hired

RH_admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:57:04 +0000

Grant it the article is a few months old, I was doing some searching for another matter and came across this particular post and wanted to share it. I actually got quite disgusted when I discovered exactly how business owners view persons who have disabilities yet they can apply themselves just fine in the workplace.

It is 1) unethical, 2) discriminatory, 3) and very unprofessional. This also shows a very illogical way of how business owners think about their own profit gain.

Workers With Disabilities: An Untapped Resource.

10 Resolutions to avoid for your career

RH_admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:49:05 +0000

Did you ever think that there are certain things for 2012 that we don’t need to change? Did you ever think that we do need to change things but what does need focus is more quality specific?
The below link might give you a little bit more thought on what to consider when seeking out how to plan out your New Year’s resolutions for 2012.

Ten Rotten New Year`s Resolutions.