Unless a layoff is inevitable, do not start looking for a new job when you enjoy your current one; a down market is the wrong time to change jobs. Contrary to what job-seekers often believe, employers frequently realize when someone is looking for another job. While in many markets this gut instinct or factual knowledge [...]
Posts from ‘January, 2009’
Preparing Your Network for a Layoff
The key to recovering quickly from a layoff is to prepare your network prior to being laid off. Many people make the mistake of waiting until they have lost their job to connect and reconnect with important relationships. Instead of waiting, preparing your network for the possibility of a layoff serves two key purposes: 1) [...]
Why Cofebuz and some incredible links
In an effort to explain what Cofebuz is all about I have recently added the following description to the sidebar here at Cofebuz.com: Relationships are the foundation of success in business and in life. Cofebuz is dedicated to creating and maintaining the relationships that build companies and individuals.
It is my hope that through Cofebuz you [...]
The Business of Building Relationships
Guest post contributed by Holly McCarthy
No man is an island, and neither is a business. To survive and grow in the current business environment we must ensure that we maintain strong relationships with not just our customers, but also with our suppliers and other business partners as well. More than the profits we make, it’s [...]
Logos after the financial crisis
With the recent financial crisis several companies have been redesigning their logos in an effort to better reflect their current status. I wanted to share them with you to help provide some perspective this week.
Note: I have been unable to identify an original source for these files. If you are the source or can confirm the source [...]
Cost vs. Value Based Services
I received a call the other day from LaShae, the owner of a small service business that was looking for some advice on marketing at her company. There was an air of frustration in her voice regarding the effectiveness of recent marketing campaigns which included an ineffective post card mailing, a series of cold calls [...]
