Ten Tips for Business Plan Success in the Year Ahead

Ten Tips for Business Plan Success in the Year AheadTen Tips for Business Plan Success in the Year AheadTen Tips for Business Plan Success in the Year Ahead Chinsky Matuson, Contributing WriterSmall geschftlicher umgang success is top of mind for business owners who are hoping that the new year willbe an improvement. With that in mind, we recently asked our readers to share their top tips for small business success. Heres what they had to say.1.Business Plan Success. A well prepared business plan will keep your company focused and on track for growth and business success. Christine Krivicich Cesarino of Advantage Payroll tafelgeschirrs recommends small business owners dust off their business plans to make sure they have the right strategy in place for the new year.2.Business Strategy. A strong business strategy, combined with alignment and discipline, can yield impressive small business growth. Ann Latham, president of Uncommon Clarity advises her clients to begin with a clear and sh ort list of top priorities.What are the few things you can do that would really make a difference? This could range from launching a new product to managing your most profitable set of clients to make them more profitable still. You then must align your people and resources behind the strategy in buchen to achieve high levels of success, notes Latham.3.Customer Service. Jason Maxwell, Founder of MassPay Payroll Services advises small business owners to make great customer service the thing that sets you apart from the competition. The best products in the world wont get you nearly as far as prioritizing relationships with those who buy them, states Maxwell.4.Recruiting. Great customer services begins with arecruiting strategy that attracts great people. Business Owner Andrew Schrage, CEO of MoneyCrashers.com spends a great deal of time recruiting. Choosing the right employee for your company has dual benefits you know going in that the person is the right fit, and you can significan tly reduce employee turnover.Schrage adds that employee turnover costsare far reaching and can be the death knell of any small business.5.Hiring Process. Workplace expert and image consultant, Gretchen Neels, President, Washington, DC based Neels Company offers the following tips regarding the hiring process and young professionals. Neels recommends asking these three interview questionsin your next interview to avoid hiring candidates who will be reluctant to do grunt workWere they responsible for paying any of their higher education costs while in school? If so, what portion and how did they do it?During high school or college, did they work in a demanding, low position position, such as retail sales, wait staff, or my very favorite, dishwasher?Ask them how they feel about getting coffee, answering phones and cleaning the bathrooms, then sit back and LISTEN If you get an enthusiastic, I will do whatever it takes to get the job done, youre on your way to a good hire.6.Management. Starting a small business is one thing. Managing it is another. Ira Bryck, Director of the UMass Family Business Center, advises small business owners to look at carefully at managing teams to do their job well, provide them with the necessary resources and coaching, enabling them to do the part of the job they do best.7.Due Diligence in Hiring. Business coach Jamie Tardy tells the story of a business owner whose hiring mistakes came from not going as deep as he could in the interview process. He took the applicants at face value. Tardy recommends background checks and asking the question, When I call your former employer what are they going to tell me about you?8.Small Business Big Advantage. Big chains may have the advantage when it comes to price, but small business has the advantage when it comes to quality, service and knowledge. John Tschohl of The Service Quality Institute and author of Achieving Excellence Through Customer Service advises small business owners to focus is o n building relationships and empowering your people to make decisions in favor of your customer.9.Discipline. You need to maintain your small business focus on whats important and keep it there, advises Ron Cappello, CEO of Infinia Group. Cappello recommends forcing yourself to make one more call or one more contact at the end of everyday. The discipline will make you think through what youve done that day and plant another seed needed to get a sale.10.Small Business Innovation. Small businesses have advantages over large companies when it comes to business innovation intimacy and speed, according to Phil Symchych, president of SYMCO CO. They are close to their customers, understand their needs and can respond with great speed. Look past the obvious. Be innovative and do what your competitors havent thought of.We hope this list provides you with ideas to make the coming year your most successful yetAuthor BioRoberta Chinsky Matuson is the President of Human Resource Solutions and a uthor of the highly acclaimed book Suddenly in Charge Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around, a Washington Post Top-5 Leadership pick. Sign up to receive a complimentary subscription to Robertas monthly newsletter, HR Matters.

What to do now if you want to job search in January

What to do now if you want to job search in JanuaryWhat to do now if you want to job search in JanuaryOnce the ball drops and the confetti has been swept away, many people consider the departure of a New Year as an invitation to give every aspect of their life a critical eye. From a long-term relationship that should have ended seasons ago to accepting the undeniable number on the scale, January 1 leid only presents a sense of fresh, but an opportunity to transform whatever is not quite right. If your current pain point is your career - whether youre in an unfulfilling gig, youre not compensated for your value or youre ready for the next step - beginning the job search in January is a smart move.As career expert Jill Tipograph explains, throughout the year there are lulls in the speed at which recruiting and selection decisions occur. Hiring kollektivs thin out during the holidays, key managers take time off at the end of August, and then during the mid-November to end of December high travel weeks, she explains. After everyone returns from the end of year holiday season, its back to business. Organizations will often make announcements regarding new leadership in key roles, announce recently promoted colleagues and unveil new organizational structures.But instead of brushing up your resume and reaching out to contacts starting in January, its actually far mora strategic to cue up all of your ducks now to be in the best position to apply once the year begins. Even though the last quarter is typically a stressful, congested time, experts remind job seekers there is plenty of homework required to put your best foot forward. Here, ideas to prepare yourself for the endless flood of applications coming your way sooner than you think.Update your resume and LinkedIn profileYou scroll through Facebook and Instagram a few dozen times a day, but how much of your attention span is allocated to the social media networking app dedicated to your career? Likely, barely a f raction of your free time. Career and branding expert Wendi Weiner says this is a mistake, considering more than 94 percent of recruiters are sourcing out potential job candidates on LinkedIn.You must have an optimized LinkedIn profile in order to have a successful job search in the digital age. LinkedIn is the number one source for creating a powerful digital footprint that effectively brands you for your expertise in your respective industry, she continues.Once you have updated your profile to brag about your progress, advancements, and achievements, make sure you have the resume to match it. After all, once your digital record is impressive, the leads will start rolling in, and you dont want to waste any time sending over your resume when it is requested. Remember It is always recommended to ask a few trusted wordsmiths to look over your resume to omit any typos, grammar mistakes or confusing sentences. If you dont have a pal like this on your roster, invest in a resume editor to give it the eagle eyes.Keep your resume focused on results and achievements and less focused on job responsibilities, Weiner adds.Enlist a buddy to keep you accountableMuch like losing weight, maintaining a fitness routine or resisting bread, having a buddy to ensure youre honest can be an impactful tactic when youre job searching. As career expert Joy Altimare recommends, find someone who perhaps is also unhappy with their current set-up and create a tag-team approach to applying. They can send you openings that fit your interests, look over your resume and regularly check in to make sure youre pacing toward your goals.Master skillsTake a quick glance at all of the skills you claim on your resume. While, sure, at some point, you could execute each of these reasonably-well, now that youve been in the same job for a while, there are likely some lingering proficiencies that could use a touch-up. Tipograph recommends not only addressing hard skills, but the soft ones, too has a diffic ult manager impacted your confidence? Are you anxious about leading meetings? Now is the time to practice, refresh - and repeat.Get ahead of their needs so you can present yourself as having these, she shares. One way of doing this is taking a look at job openings so you can see exactly what your potential new employer is looking for. And ignite your network, who may have insider info in these areas specific to various industries or corporations, Tipograph says.And hey, since the weather outside is becoming increasingly more frightful, she recommends taking online or continuing education or boot camps to up your skills in targeted areas, or certifications in some can demonstrate mastery to prospective employers.Research companiesIf this isnt your first rodeo in applying for jobs or youre in no rush to leave unless it is the right opening, Weiner recommends dreaming a bit. How so? Consider the companies whose mission statement, culture and structure best matches your passions and in terests. Then, research for not only lingering gigs you could apply for, but holes within their team you could pitch and fulfill.Make sure you have a targeted list of companies you are interested in applying to. Create a spreadsheet that focuses on these target companies, target key players at these companies, and begin to keep track of when you reach out to them, she suggests.Plan out your interview wardrobeMidway through January, you finally get a call a job that excites you. Your resume is polished, your interview questions are practiced and seamless but you have nothing to wear. Dressing for your first meeting with a promising team can be a stressful decision that can potentially distract you from prepping effectively and efficiently. Take advantage of holiday specials and stock up on clothes that make you feel your best.Start looking for a black or dark grey suit that would be a staple for your closet. There are lots of good sales happening around Veterans Day and Black Friday. Take up the opportunity to plan out the interviewing wardrobe, and potential new work clothes, she explains.Review your PTO and benefitsWhen youre ready to make moves, you should also be prepared to bargain for a better deal than youre currently earning at your current job. And no, we dont just mean your salary, but your paid time off, your benefits, your past reviews and more. Weiner explains since some employers allow you to cash out any leftover PTO, you can use that to your advantage when you give your resignation.If youre the sole provider of your individual insurance or your familys, understanding when your plan will end as you prepare to switch gigs will make sure youre in the best health situation. Studying up on this information also makes it easier to ask for more vacation days and better insurance when you receive an offer letter.Set up coffee meetingsNow is the time to put feelers out to your ideal list of startups or full-fledged companies to join. As Tipograph says, i t can take several months to finally get in front of someone, so it is never too early to start the process.Ensure you are flexible in your approach when asking for time to connect and discuss options. Be available when they are to follow up and if they cant follow up with you, ask if they know of others who it would make sense for you to get to know, she explains.And though you might receive a few brush-offs before you finally earn an invitation, but hold steady. When someone says, in November, We dont have anything right now, do not lose faith. Your efforts are essentially planting seeds for things that can arise in the New Year, Tipograph says.

Is Your Resume the Definition of Insanity

Is Your Resume the Definition of InsanityIs Your Resume the Definition of Insanity2Splash Rsums, a personal branding studio that is out to change the way people look at rsums, and shes also a member. When Albert Einstein allegedly said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, he probably wasnt talking about your rsum.But isnt that exactly what most of us do? We submit the same dull, dreary rsum to employer after employer expecting to eventually hit the bulls eye and land the job of our dreams. That sounds like insanity.Youve written and rewritten your rsum, and youve held a microscope to each and every word. But thats leid enough these days.The explosion of social media and websites like Pinterest, Instagram and Etsy are examples of how our communication has evolved into a more visual style. We use pictures to tell our stories and sell our products, and its very effective.I often remind my clients that their rsums are marketing docum ents, not just lists of accomplishments and skills. And the purpose of a rsum, like any other marketing effort, is to sell something and position yourself in front of the hiring manager for an interview. In this case its you and your skills. So, go sell yourselfI also suggest that job seekers challenge the assumption that rsums must adhere to a certain set of rules. Says who?Instead of doing the same thing that everyone else is doing- over and over again- grab this opportunity to showcase your innovative, creative thinking with a unique rsum that reflects your personality. If you choose not to hire a professional, how can you make your rsum more creative on your own?Here are a few suggestions to make your resume more creativeAdd small, appropriate imagesUse untraditional, yet readable fonts. (A favorite is Garamond)Try switching your layout from horizontal to verticalAdd swatches of colorEarlier this month, I read a blog post on about a successful job search using a creative rsum. I was so excited And this is not an isolated case. There are many examples of job seekers using creativity to guide their rsum design.Our work is a huge part of our identity, especially in certain cultures. Working on rsums can be an emotional experience for both the rsum writer and client. I once heard of a colleague who gave her client this advice a rsum is not a career obituary. This is so true Use your rsum as a set of talking points to sell yourself in the interview.Certain fields may be known for conservatism and conformity. But, there are firms and interviewers looking for fresh talent and new ideas. What better way to stand out from the crowd than with an exciting rsum?If something works, stick with it. But if its not working? Change the method, and youll be sold to your ideal organization or firm in no time.

US H-2A Seasonal or Temporary Agricultural Work Visas

US H-2A Seasonal or Temporary Agricultural Work VisasUS H-2A Seasonal or Temporary Agricultural Work VisasH-2A visas enable foreign workers to enter the United States for seasonal, or temporary, agricultural work, when there is a shortage of domestic workers. H2-A Seasonal or Temporary Agricultural Work Visas This type of work visa is obtained by employers for individuals who will be working in the United States. Before seeking H2-A visas for foreign workers, employers must actively recruit American workers and agree to give preference to American workers over foreign workers.? When an H2-A visa is obtained, it is valid for 364 days. Foreign workers employed under H2-A visas are mandated by law to receive the same workers rights as American workers, including workers compensation insurance, fair pay, housing, and transportation. H-2A Visa Requirements In order to obtain an H2-A visa, an employer must ensure that The jobis temporary or seasonal (usually based on agricultural p eriods)The usage of H2-A employees will bedrngnis have a negative effect on the working conditions, including the wages, of United States workers employed in similar fieldsHe or she can prove they have sought American workers first and that there is elend a sufficient number of domestic workers to be employedThe company is appropriately certified by theU.S. Department of Laborwith a temporary Labor Certification The list of countries eligible for H2-A visas is updated yearly by theDepartment of Homeland Securityand the Department of State. Many countries from Europe, Central America, and Asia are included, though the overwhelming majority of visas have historically been issued to Mexican workers. Effective January 18, 2018, nationals from these countries are eligible to participate in the H-2A program. Process for Applying for an H-2A Visa Step 1 Petitioner submits temporary labor certification application to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).Before requesting H-2A classificati on from USCIS, the petitioner must apply for and receive a temporary labor certification for H-2A workersfrom DOL.For further information regarding the temporary labor certification requirements and process, see theForeign Labor Certification, Department of Labor Web page.Step 2Petitioner submits Form I-129 to USCIS.After receiving a temporary labor certification for H-2A employment from DOL, the petitioner must file Form I-129 with USCIS. With limited exceptions, the petitioner must submit original temporary labor certification as initial evidence with Form I-129.(See the instructions toForm I-129 for additional filing requirements.) Step 3 Prospective workers outside the United States apply for a visa and/or admission.After USCIS approves Form I-129, prospective H-2A workers who are outside the United States mustApply for an H-2A visa with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad andthen seek admission to the United States with U.S. Customs and Bord er Protection (CBP) at a U.S. port of entry orDirectly seek admission to the United States in H-2A classification with CBP at a U.S. port of entry, if a worker does not require a visa in cases where an H-2A visa is not required. Authorized Period of Stay USCIS will grant H-2A Visas for any period of time authorized with the temporary labor certification up to one year. H-2A Visas may be extended for additional employment one year at a time, with amaximum three year period ofstay. Each extension, however, requires a new temporary labor certification. After holding H-2A status for threeyears, the foreign national must leave and remain outside of the United States for three months before applying for readmission under H-2A status. Any previous time spent in any H or L Visas also counts toward total H-2A authorization time. H-2A Dependents An H-2A workers spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age may seek admission in H-4 nonimmigrant classification.Family members are not eligible for employment in the United States while in H-4 status.

Top What Is Resume Secrets

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