2021 brings hopes for better times: a vaccine for the virus, ease from restrictions due to Covid, and most of all, a return to normalcy! As we ring in the new year, many are still adjusting to working remote and all that comes with it. One of the major expectations we will see will be …
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Nowadays our world is becoming more and more digital. There are many new exciting careers that allow you to work from anywhere. Such work is popular with Millennials for it allows for a carefree lifestyle. If you’re looking for some insight into how to stay organized when working from home, or would like some advice …
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At VBP we are accustomed to working remote, being on Zoom calls, communicating with our team via email and many other situations that have recently become commonplace for most businesses. These new working conditions have caused many to feel stress! The CDC has some guidelines to help you recognize the stress you may be experiencing. …
We all want to be seen as clear and effective communicators it’s an essential part of being a professional. With the average American knowledge worker receiving about 120 emails per day, email dominates our business communications. Email is especially useful in communicating with colleagues, customers, and business partners worldwide, helping shrink the distances that global work …
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VBP best practices for successful communication within the virtual environment.
New research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) sheds a light onto just how significantly employers and workers have been impacted by the coronavirus. For instance, 40 percent of employers have had to shut down certain aspects of their businesses, while 83 percent have adjusted their business practices, according to the survey of …
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I’ve been “working remote” for over 14 years, long before it became mainstream and now, it’s almost a requirement due to COVID-19. In a recent article published by The Washington Post, the average workday lengthened by 48.5 minutes and meetings increased by 13% in addition to having to answer more emails. People who have had …
What Is Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)? Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a program that temporarily expands unemployment insurance (UI) eligibility to self-employed workers, freelancers, independent contractors, and part-time workers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. PUA is one of the programs established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion coronavirus emergency stimulus …
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Taxes are stressful and complicated, most especially for small-business owners. Yes, it is not definitely exciting to shell out a great amount of money to give the government. However, failure to pay your taxes on time can cost you a lot. That’s why every business owner, big or small, shouldn’t miss out on tax deductions …
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Do you focus more on setting the goal or the process on how to get there? Check out this post from DevelopGoodHabits.com and see what what the key differences are.