January 2nd, 2012 by adrian
Virtualization is the creation of a virtual (rather than actual) version of one thing, such as an operating program, a server, a storage gadget or network sources. Virtualization is a computing engineering that enables a single user to access many physical devices. This paradigm manifests itself as a single pc controlling several machines, or one [...]
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December 30th, 2011 by adrian
Working at Home
Cloud computing can represent a net gain in data security and system reliability – especially for small businesses with aging computers and data stored on hard drives that rarely — if ever — experience a back up.
But that doesn’t mean you can take security and reliability for granted. Protecting your company in the [...]
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November 7th, 2011 by adrian
Bully bosses thrive in small companies. Here’s how to handle them.
They verbally abuse you, humiliate you in front of others. Maybe it’s because power hovers in the air, but offices tend to bring out the bully in people. We offer strategies for handling such bad bosses.
If the schoolyard is the stomping ground of bully boys [...]
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November 2nd, 2011 by adrian
Types of Bullies
Sadistic, narcissistic bully
Lacks empathy for others. Has low degree of anxiety about consequences. Narcissistic need to feel omnipotent. May appear to have a high self esteem but it is actually a brittle narcissism.
Imitative bully
May have low self esteem or be depressed. Influenced by the surrounding social climate. May use whining or tattling or [...]
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October 7th, 2011 by adrian
What’s the best way to promote your business? How can you advertise your business and get your name in front of potential prospects when money is tight or you’re just starting up? How can you get the word out about your business in the most affordable way?
Promoting a business is an ongoing challenge for small [...]
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October 5th, 2011 by adrian
1. Clarity: You must be absolutely clear on who you are and what you want. You need written goals and plans for every part of your life.
Begin with your values. What do you believe in and stand for? What is most important to you in life? What would you pay for, fight for, suffer for [...]
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September 26th, 2011 by adrian
Sooner or later you’re going to have employees. If you want to create a large company, you’ll have no choice but to hire people to help you out.
Although hiring employees may sound simple, you’ll quickly learn that no one will care for your company as much as you nor will they work as hard as [...]
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September 22nd, 2011 by adrian
It used to be your workplace identity was tied to your company. “An IBM man” is a phrase that comes to mind. Companies kept track of best practices, hot management ideas, and recent innovations in the business world.
Today our identity is separate from our company. We manage ourselves with the care that used to [...]
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September 19th, 2011 by adrian
A good work-life balance is possible with a few key changes.
The “balance” in work-life balance does not mean an even divide between work and home. It’s about managing all the responsibilities you have in both these areas of your life without feeling burnt out or resentful. Try these strategies to avoid feeling exhausted and [...]
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September 15th, 2011 by adrian
In a world where your manager changes more often than your address, at some point in your career, you will end up with a manager you hate. Hating your boss has all sorts of side benefits. Like making your life miserable, adding to your stress, and probably lowering the quality of your work.
The situation is [...]
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