Posted by Aileen Gilpin on February 3, 2015

Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business

via SBA.gov
Whether you keep your books on paper, through computer software, or hire an accountant or bookkeeping expert, proper bookkeeping practices are important to the operation and survival of any business. Quick guide on the basics:
  • Revenues and Expenses
  • Cash Expenditures
  • Inventory
  • Accounts Receivable and Payable
  • Employees
(To read the full article from SBA.gov click here)
Posted by Aileen Gilpin on February 3, 2015

Getting Great Talent for Small Businesses

If you’re running a small business you really don’t have room for people who don’t fit in – or don’t pull their weight. Since you need good people, you need to make sure you’ve got your recruiting down pat.

Successful business depends on successful people, so it makes sense to put a bit of effort into finding those who’ll help you succeed. But – and here’s the important thing – you don’t need a lot of money to make it happen.

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Posted by Aileen Gilpin on February 3, 2015

Career Transitions

I receive many of emails/calls from individuals in a job search but more and more of them tell me that they would like to make a career transition but they don’t know what they would like to do. However, if I come across an opportunity that I feel fits their background to give them a call.

Huh! (scratching my head)….

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Posted by Aileen Gilpin on January 10, 2015

New Year, New Opportunities

After the bustle of the holidays have subsided, it is exciting to think about what the New Year and the new opportunities ahead.

For many, the New Year starts off with reflecting on what took place last year. I say STOP REFLECTING and START EXPLORING. That’s right exploring the new opportunities in front of you. Perhaps you will explore a new relationship, take charge of your health, discover a new job or change careers. Speaking of exploring, take hold of that excitement you feel within you and discover the possibilities.

Many experts are saying that the employment market is the strongest it has been in six years. People are feeling more confident about seeking new opportunities and career transitions. Here are some tips to help you improve your resume or online profiles.

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Posted by Aileen Gilpin on October 6, 2014

A LinkedIn profile is a MUST in today’s job market

Currently, 88% of the U.S.’s recruiters now tap into LinkedIn to find qualified job candidates, according to a recent report conducted by the site. In short, LinkedIn has become the first, and top, platform that recruiters and HR pros access to do job searches and build their candidate pool. Is your profile being found? (more…)