As a business owner, you may be doing very well at managing the business in its early stage but as the business grows, you will be dealing with more clients who would want their needs met at almost the same time hence, the need for you to partner with someone or a group of people because, the “if you want it done right, do it yourself” approach may not be viable at this stage of the business. Also, no matter how broad your skill set, you’re not going to be an expert in every aspect of running your business, filling every role will be nearly impossible.

Everyday, the world moves a step ahead to get more and more digitalized than ever before. Some parents have said that handling a teenage child is more difficult since the inception of social media and other digital devices. There is no doubting the fact that the teenage mind moves as fast as digitalization itself while picking both the negative and positives of a moving world. In the same vein, parents have grown too busy to attend to the needs of there children and so are most of the times unaware of happenings in their children’s lives that are capable of steering them towards depression.  This has become an issue of concern to most parents as they seek for suitable methods to instill character and discipline in their teenagers. Below are seven facts every should understand about their teenage children in a digitalized world. Communication is vital but it could become…

The kitchen is a woman’s most cherished part in the home and also the most used corner of the home. It is almost unusual to avoid a visit to the kitchen at least twice a day. But when the kitchen is messy, cluttered or in disorder, it causes frustration and increases stress because important items might be hidden or unreachable. In the same vein, it is important to know that a cluttered kitchen is not free from germs because it is impossible to properly clean a kitchen when is not properly spaced out. Having your kitchen in an organized manner requires planning and witty ideas some of which we will be revealing in this article. DO AWAY WITH DUPLICATE ITEM Often times we buy things that we already have. When we do not buy them, we receive as gift items and have several kitchen and other household items in surplus.…

In the course of my work, I have heard a lot of people admit that they agree with the fact that your wardrobe has a role to play in landing a job or making an impression. Different people have come up with different views on how your wardrobe affects the way people perceive you and evaluate your personality. Many people say this without knowing how much this little detail means. A few years ago, I got an invite to interview for a job which I was not very qualified for. The invitation was sent barely 28 hours to the time, so it left very little time for preparation. I went for the interview, knowing that I would probably be the least qualified person there; it was a sales job and I am not a talker, so I spent most of my preparation time, and tending to my wardrobe. I…

By Dei Vallerie Effective listening can be learned and mastered. Although it can seem boring, unpleasant or a waste of time it doesn’t mean it is impossible. You just have to be determined and make a decision that you want to be able to listen effectively. Below are 7 things that will help you achieve this if followed consistently. Be Focused: Focus is a very important aspect of effective listening. The biggest mistake most people make is while they are supposed to be listening, they are busy thinking of what they want to say next or how whatever they are listening to is going to benefit them at the time when they are supposed to be paying attention to what is being said. During this process, they fail to hear what is being communicated to them. The words are being heard clearly but the meaning is lost. This is to…

Sometimes as entrepreneurs, we feel like doing things our way. In fact, most entrepreneurs become entrepreneurs solely for this reason. We are known for our almost obsessive attraction to habits because habits help us achieve our goals, keep us motivated, keep us timely and makes our job easier. Arguably, the most important habit for an entrepreneur is the morning routine. If you should start your day off on the wrong foot how productive, motivated, and focused are you going to be for the rest of the day? To make sure that you start your day off on the right foot, here are seven things that every entrepreneur should before 7 a.m. They’re wide awake. Successful entrepreneurs like Richard Branson are known for waking up bright and early. “I have always been an early riser. Like keeping a positive outlook, or keeping fit, waking up early is a habit, which you must work…