What to do before bootstrapping a business
Running a business is difficult and costly, especially if you plan on bootstrapping. Here are some ways you can prepare for the leap. Save at least 6 months of your living expenses As exciting as the thought of jumping right in is, it may take a while before your bootstrapped business can start to pay you a living wage. Unless you have some funds stashed away or someone who is willing to support you as [...]
Sample Benefits Packages for Startups
It's important for every business to attract good talent, but it's especially vital for startups. The people they hire initially will help to shape the direction, foundation, and culture of the entire company. In order to attract and retain top talent, you'll need to provide the right incentive. You can use these sample benefits packages for startups to guide how you want to structure your team's benefits. The basics A living wage, if you cannot [...]
Crossing Borders for Team Synergy: Cultural Diversity
This special two day course on Cultural Diversity from October 26 to 27 is great for HR professionals, consultants, and anyone who is part of a diverse workforce. Learn to understand what culture is and how it came to be. This program is also intended to have a better appreciation of the different cultures and to us it as leverage for synergy. Register Now Course Outline Understanding Culture Growth of Culture Culture in the workplace Cultural [...]
How to handle distractions in the office
There are so many possible distractions in the office, whether it's a rude coworker playing loud music, or construction going on in the floor above you. This article provides a few solutions to these productivity-sucking problems, to help you get work done and keep your sanity. Use white noise White noise is a wonderful tool for drowning out distracting sounds like construction, office chatter, any traffic outside, and the general hustle and bustle of a [...]
The Freelance Economy in the Philippines
The freelance economy in the Philippines is booming, yet it's a talent pool that many of our local companies ignore. There is a wealth of skill in our local sectors; writers, programmers, graphic designers, even freelance project managers are getting more and more prevalent as the workforce evolves toward a more mobile structure. The motivations for many local Filipinos going remote include a higher salary, access to international jobs, and a more flexible work schedule. [...]