Unpaid but much appreciated
One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is how can I make the most of my limited work experience [or in the case of some school leavers and graduates – no work experience]. It’s a hard question and one that can’t be answered definitively. However, one choice is VOLUNTEERING. Traditionally there are a number [...]
Dappers: A new look at modern working mums?
Dappers is one of the new bold and youthful drama pilots for BBC Three, which demonstrate the channel’s continued support of original UK drama and commitment to experimentation. This series aims to show single mums in a different light and show some of the challenges that they face, in particular when they start a business [...]
Worker, Professional or Careerist?
You’ll probably notice that The Boss is into careers at the moment – I think it’s the time of year with school, college and university leavers looming on the horizon. And that set me pondering on it’s funny how we can get hung up on words, isn’t it? I’d always thought of a career as [...]
Why You Need to Learn Microsoft Excel
Ever heard someone say, I don’t need training on… I have, many many times, especially on Microsoft Excel Advanced courses. When I first started training I used to get nervous that the person would know more then I did, but realised that the person who protests the loudest usually needs training the most.
Business Innovations for Africa’s future: Good Business and better development
Ethnic Supplies was invited to join Business Fights Poverty and the Department for International Development UK (DFID) in organising a Practitioners workshop in Kampala Uganda on 10 May 2010. The aim of the workshop was to bring together International Businesses, Ugandan businesses and Donors to look at some of the innovative ways of running inclusive [...]
In her shoes: My descent in entrepreneurial hell
In her shoes is a series of anonymous posts from women in business, sharing their experience. In your comments you are asked to answer the question – What would you do in her shoes? My story began 9 months ago; it is a story of self-realisation, friendship, love and betrayal. After 11 years at home [...]
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