Barefoot Walking Gives You Calluses That Are Even Better for Your Feet Than Shoes, Study Suggests | Live Science

June 27, 2019June 26, 2019 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Ah, summer. Soft breeze in your hair, grass between your toes, nasty calluses on your feet from going barefoot…

Don’t fear those calluses, though. New research has revealed that foot calluses — thickened skin that forms naturally when one walks barefoot — have evolved to protect the feet and provide for comfortable walking in perhaps ways that shoes can’t match.

Unlike shoes, foot calluses offer protection without compromising sensitivity or gait, according to a study published today (June 26) online in the journal Nature. Shoes, in contrast, reduce sensitivity in the foot and alter the way that the impact forces transfer from the foot to joints higher up the leg.

Top Tips for Writing Better Job Descriptions | Business News Daily

June 27, 2019June 26, 2019 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Wonder why you’re not getting great job applicants? You might want to take a closer look at how you write your job descriptions.

As the unemployment rate falls and the battle for talent heats up, job listings are becoming much more competitive.

For every great job description, there are many more that simply list keywords related to job duties, tasks, qualifications and experience requirements. While it’s easy to write job descriptions that are simply lists of keywords, these descriptions are hard for applicants to read and understand. They also attract job seekers who are mass-applying to jobs – and who might not be a good fit for your organization.

The Real Reason Why You Hate Working (And How to Turn It Around) | Life Hack

June 26, 2019June 25, 2019 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Have you ever asked yourself, why do I hate working? Is it the people, what I do, or is it something else entirely? Studies show that people are becoming less happy with their jobs and personal life. According to the General Social Survey,

On a scale of 1 to 3, where 1 represents “not too happy” and 3 means “very happy,” Americans on average give themselves a 2.18 — just a hair above “pretty happy.”

While that may not sound bad to some, it is considered a significant decline from the happiness levels of the early 1990’s. When you dive into the numbers further, spending time on the internet, listening to music alone, and using social media are all activities correlated with unhappiness.

Entrepreneurs Share 7 Smart Reasons They Use Business Credit Cards | AllBusiness.com

June 25, 2019June 23, 2019 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

A business credit card can be much more than a convenient way to pay for purchases. These cards can also provide lucrative rewards, superior fraud protection, and can smooth out cash flow. According to the Federal Reserve’s 2019 Small Business Credit Survey, 52% of firms with 1 to 499 employees use credit cards on a regular basis.

Here, seven small business owners reveal the smartest purchase they ever made on a credit card, and why putting those purchases on plastic was a savvy move. In addition, you’ll learn strategies for making the most of your business credit cards.

Delegation is Crucial for Your Small Business’s Health [Use These Tips to Start Delegating Today] | crowdspring Blog

June 24, 2019June 22, 2019 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Small business owners often find themselves taking on every task in their company.

But, as a business grows, this hands-on approach becomes harder to maintain.

A business’s ability to evolve depends on its leader’s ability to let go of that death grip on… everything… and learn to delegate without micromanaging.

But, despite the fact that hoarding tasks is exhausting and detrimental to business, it’s still a hard habit to break.

3 Tips to Gain 2 Extra Hours a Day | David A. Fields

June 21, 2019June 18, 2019 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

As a consulting firm leader, you’re constantly wrestling with the clock. You somehow have to balance project work with finding clients and annoying administrivia. Oh, and your family would like a minute here or there with you.

Aaaack!

Look, if finding extra time were as easy chunking your day into time blocks, or starting with the “big rocks” you’d already be finishing up your project load by noon and strolling out of the office at 5:00 every day with a clear desk and a clear mind. (Or, at least a clear gin and tonic.)

Small Businesses Must Think About Taxes All Year Long | Business

June 21, 2019June 18, 2019 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Fold tax planning into your overall business strategy to efficiently tackle your taxes.

For many small businesses, tax season is a grueling time of year. It’s often associated with stress, record-combing and exhaustion. This is one of the key reasons why small businesses should be thinking about their taxes year-round and prepare long before it comes time to file. By folding tax planning into your overall business strategy, small business owners can tackle their taxes far more effectively (and may even end up with bigger deductions than they anticipated!). Here are some of the best tips for keeping taxes a priority for your small business 365 days a year.

She Was Told ‘No’ 100 Times. Now This 31-Year-Old Female Founder Runs a $1 Billion Business. | Entrepreneur

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So much of success is knowing when to stay the course, even when you’re met with rejection after rejection.

30-year-old Melanie Perkins has been launching creative businesses since she was a teenager. Her first venture, designing and selling handmade scarves to sell in her hometown of Perth, Australia, was launched when she was just 14.

At the age of 22, Perkins founded her next company, an online system for schools to design their yearbooks called Fusion Books. Today, Fusion Books is the largest yearbook publisher in Australia and has a presence in France and New Zealand.

Getting Out of an Upside-Down Car Loan | Getentrepreneurial.com

June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Young man in luxury sports car

As this is being written the average loan term for a new car is 65 months — or just over five years. Experts caution buyers to avoid going longer because of the risks extended loan terms entail. One of the most significant of these risks is owing more for the car than its market value — or becoming “upside down” in the loan.

It’s also just one of several ways that can happen.

Fortunately, getting out of an upside-down car loan is doable.

But it will cost you.