By Rob Basso on
3/7/2012 2:47 PM
I read this great article on MSNBC.com called “More wives bring home more of the bacon.” The article discusses women who find themselves having to seek employment due to their husbands having been laid off or taking a loss in earnings as a result of the Great Recession of 2007-2009. I may not be a wife yet but I am a supporter of women in the workplace, especially women who can help support themselves and their family...
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By Rob Basso on
2/23/2012 10:52 AM
One of things that I, like other small businesses, like to talk about is that in 2010, 2 out of 3 jobs were created by small businesses. I’m also always touting the idea that small businesses are the engine of the economy and when small business rebounds, we’ll see the US finally completely emerge from the recession. Two articles recently released one by national website MSNBC.com and the other by local LI Business News, countered this idea...
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By Rob Basso on
10/17/2011 10:57 AM
I stumbled upon a great article on msnbc.com the other day that talked about the steps to take after you lose your job. After the dust settles, there is a lot to be accomplished and this article laid it out in order. I may not agree with everything listed, but they certainly put everyone on the path of forward movement.
Step 1 according to the article was contacting a career coach. Yes, it’s true that most don’t charge for the initial meeting, but depending on your career or your coach, these costs can quickly mount. I suggest checking out your local SBA office or Department of Labor office to see if they have a career coach or career counselor on staff who can help you formulate a plan for your job hunt...
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