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Anwar Y. Dunbar is a Regulatory Scientist. Being a naturally curious person, he is also a student of all things. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor’s Degree in General Biology from Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Prior to starting the Big Words Blog Site, Anwar published and contributed to numerous research articles in competitive scientific journals reporting on his research from graduate school and postdoctoral years. After falling in love with writing, he contributed to the now defunct Examiner.com, and the Edvocate where he regularly wrote about: Education-related stories/topics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Financial Literacy; as well as conducted interviews with notable individuals such as actor and author Hill Harper. Having many influences, one of his most notable heroes is author, intellectual and speaker, Malcolm Gladwell, author of books including Outliers and David and Goliath. Anwar has his hands in many, many activities. In addition to writing, Anwar actively mentors youth, works to spread awareness of STEM careers, serves on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the David M. Brown Arlington Planetarium, serves as Treasurer for the JCSU Washington, DC Alumni Chapter, and is active in the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Ministry at the Alfred Street Baptist Church. He also tutors in the subjects of biology, chemistry and physics. Along with his multi-talented older brother Amahl Dunbar (designer of the Big Words logos, inventor and a plethora of other things), Anwar is a “Fanboy” and really enjoys Science-Fiction and Superhero movies including but not restricted to Captain America Civil War, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Prometheus. He is a proud native of Buffalo, NY.

Coronavirus Lockdown Doesn’t Make You Powerless. It’s Your Opportunity To Take Control

Two of the focuses of my blog are Current Events and Health/Wellness. The Coronavirus/Covid-19 Pandemic/Crisis has created unprecedented and complex circumstances for everyone. While the situation sorts itself out, you don’t have to let it be the end of your world as there are potential opportunities to better your life in the meantime. The following contributed post is entitled, Coronavirus Lockdown Doesn’t Make You Powerless. It’s Your Opportunity To Take Control.

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How are you, dear reader? It’s okay if you need a moment to answer that question. Like the rest of us, you’re likely dealing with a completely different paradigm in every aspect of your life and work. Your day to day is likely far removed from what it was even at the start of this year. You may be grappling with unforeseen expenses potentially combined with a loss of income. You may have either or a lot less free time on your hands. You may have assumed the role of teacher as you homeschool your kids using resources provided by their school. You may be sleeping a lot less easily, even if you’re lucky enough not to have been directly impacted by the virus itself or lost anyone to it.

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You may feel as though life has spiralled out of your control right now. But fear not, dear reader. This may feel like the end. But it’s actually just the beginning…

Lockdown liberation

While in lockdown you may feel isolated. You may be cut off from the people, places and and activities that bring you meaning. But look at this not as an incarceration but a liberation! No longer do you need to define yourself by the places where you shop or the products you own. You’re no longer the clothes you wear or the car you drive. This can be a very liberating opportunity for you to redefine and reinvent yourself. Whether it’s by giving your business a new marketing push or re-engaging with new hobbies or interests. Now’s the time to pare down the distractions and focus on what really matters.

Cut unnecessary costs and take control of your budget

Now’s the time to start thinking about all those wasted costs that quickly added up in your pre-lockdown life. From the monday morning latte to the beers with the team after work on Friday. Necessity is the mother of invention. Now’s the time to make budgeting your new best friend. See how much you could save on auto insurance with a pay-per-mile company like Metromile. Invest in preparing, cooking, freezing and reheating more homemade meals. See if you can save money by switching your energy, phone or broadband providers. You might just learn that you have more control of your household budget than you thought.

Rethink your diet

Speaking of home cooked meals, the long lines and bare shelves at the grocery store might just be the shot in the arm that you needed. Now that access tro sugary, salty and fatty processed foods is restricted, it’s time to take control of your diet and start making good on those health and fitness promises you made yourself at the start of the year.

Rediscover your creativity

To paraphrase a fictional character… You’re not the car you drive, the clothes you wear or how much money you have in the bank. You are the sum total of all the things that bring your life joy and meaning. If you’re able to get that in your work, fantastic! But if you’re not, it’s time to re-engage with your old interests and rediscover your creativity. Pick up a paintbrush, dust off that manuscript you were working on or get together with some friends over video chat to make a podcast.

Whatever brings you happiness or meaning, the COVID-19 lockdown isn’t going to remove your control over your life… it might just be what hands it back.

Guaranteed Ways To Improve Your Business Day

Two of the focuses of my blog are Career Discussions and Professional Skills/Development. In an office setting, what separates individuals who put on a stellar work performance from those who are average and less than satisfactory. The exceptional workers actually do the things the others don’t. The following contributed post is entitled, Guaranteed Ways To Improve Your Business Day.

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Let’s face it; we don’t always enjoy our time at work. We don’t always walk into our office spaces with big smiles on our faces and feelings of joy within our hearts. Sometimes, everything can seem like a real effort, and our attitudes can border on the negative rather than the positive.

We’re sure you can relate to this, and if so, you might consider the following ways to improve your business day.

Go to bed at a decent time

If you burn the candle at both ends and make little effort to get the required amount of sleep you need, you are more likely to wake up in a bad mood and experience the effects of low productivity during the day due to tiredness. If you go to bed at a decent time, on the other hand, you will wake up in a positive mood, have more of a swing to your step when you head to your business, and have more energy to get work done. You will then feel happier when you leave for the day, partly because you will have had a better day because of your positivity, and because you should have less need to work overtime. So, follow these tips for a better night’s sleep, and experience the benefits at work.

Walk into a cleaner office space

Not only will you feel the boost to your mental state if your office space is clean and tidy, but you will be more productive too, as you won’t have to waste time looking for the things you need if your desk and room space is organized. So, before you leave work for the day, have a good clear up beforehand in preperation for the following day. Alternatively, create a cleaning rota for your employees to follow, or hire a commercial cleaning service to do all of the hard work for you. Here’s a link to one such company if you are interested in this idea: https://mcjanitorial.com/commercial-cleaning-services/office-cleaning-services/.

Reduce your workload

Oh sure, there will be things on your to-do list that you have to do yourself, but do you have to do everything in one day? Could you spread your workload across the week to give yourself less of a headache each day? If so, schedule your time wisely, and give yourself a little less to do. Then think about the tasks that don’t have to fall into your remit. Could you delegate some of your to-do lists to others? You might want to embrace outsourcing, for example, especially for those tasks that you despise. Alternatively, delegate to some of your employees, especially if their skills in certain areas are greater than yours.

Follow healthy habits during the day

A healthy breakfast in the morning, and a nutritious lunch, will do much to boost your energy and improve your overall mood state. And if you exercise during your break times, you will have the opportunity to relieve yourself of stresses and reward yourself with instant feelings of happiness. So, be good to yourself during the day by following healthy habits because you will then have a greater capacity to get work done, and have the improved ability to rise to the challenges that are set before you.

We hope you have a wonderful day!

How To Improve Your Career Prospects

Three focuses of my blog are Career Discussions, General Education and Professional Development/Skills. From the time we start our education to the time we retire, we’re always thinking about our improving our career prospects. Some of this involves formal education while other parts involve the cultivation of things like soft skills and then mentoring as well. The following contributed post is entitled, How To Improve Your Career Prospects.

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There can so easily come a point in which you no longer feel comfortable with the employment that you are able to gain, whether this be down to the lack of responsibility or a low level of challenge that you are currently offered. Luckily, improving your job prospects needn’t be as difficult as you might think, as there are several different simple steps that you can follow which will help you to meet your employment goals in no time at all. So, if you want to find out more, then read on to uncover some of the best top tips and tricks that you can make the most of today!

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Head Back To School

One of the best things that you can do to improve your career is to head back to school to gain some extra qualifications. Doing something like this shows that you are committed to improving yourself, as well as increasing your skills and experience at the same time. There are so many different courses on offer which can fit around every lifestyle, from those which are full time on campus to those which are wholly online offering far more flexibility. Finding the right course for you can allow you to succeed in your quests, as it’s important that you can meet your goals and utilise the opportunity to advance your career. Making the most of your course is simple – ensure that you invest in all of the right equipment and resources such as GMAT prep books and a high quality laptop, and always try to commit yourself wholeheartedly to each project that you complete. The higher the grade you achieve, the higher your chances of gaining a much better job.

Present Yourself Properly

It’s absolutely vital that you are able to present yourself properly whenever you head out to a meeting, interview, or conference, as the first impression that you give off is often the most important contributing factor during any professional event. If you arrive to an interview wearing casual clothes (jeans, untucked shirts, even creased or dirty clothing) you are telling your potential employer that you simply are not taking the experience seriously; whereas making an effort to invest in professional clothing such as a suit with a tie will show that you have put thought into your outfit to give off the best impression. Body language is also a very essential feature, as even the smartest clothing will not cover up a negative aura. You must be confident and hold your head high, rather than slump down and hide yourself – self assurance is a key attribute for those of you who are searching for advanced managerial roles with more responsibility.

Improving your career prospects has never been so simple when you are able to make the most of the top tips and tricks detailed above! Start off by researching some extra qualifications that can fit around your current schedule, and always remember to make an effort to present yourself in a professional and confident manner.

4 Signs That Alcohol Is Taking Over Your Life

A key focus of my blog is Health/Wellness. Though it’s not normally thought of as one, alcohol can be a drug of abuse which can ravage the life of the abuser and their family. Some people don’t know once alcohol has taken hold of their lives. The following contributed post is entitled, 4 Signs That Alcohol Is Taking Over Your Life.

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Alcohol dependency, addiction – call it what you want, it’s a serious health issue to worry about. People with an alcohol problem are usually one step away from falling down a deep and dark path that leads to a host of health and social issues. The biggest problem with alcoholism is that it gradually bleeds its way into your life. Many people are living with alcohol problems and they don’t even realize it.

Consequently, here are some telltale signs to be wary of that show alcohol is taking over your life:

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You’re spending way too much money on booze

Take a look at your bank statements or have a look in your fridge at home. Do you see loads of transactions in bars or loads of money spent on alcohol in grocery stores? Is your fridge full of alcohol, and your bins packed full of empty bottles? This shows you’re buying way too much alcohol all the time. It’s an early warning sign that you’re becoming dependent on the substance. You need it in your life, and you feel compelled to have some around you to drink every single day.

You’ve been given charges for drink driving

In terms of clear warning signs, they don’t get much clearer than this. Driving while intoxicated is a terrible thing to do. If you get caught doing this, then it impacts everything from your car insurance to your livelihood. Some companies may fire you if you’re caught with a charge for a DUI, particularly if you’re caught while you’re working or if you’re still wearing your work uniform. To get to a state where you think it’s okay to drink and drive, you must have some sort of dependency on alcohol.

You wake up with a hangover every day

Do you wake up with a pounding head, dry feeling in your throat, and a feeling of slight nausea? If so, then you’re exhibiting the signs of a hangover. This happens when you drink a lot of alcohol, and it’s normal to experience this after a night out with friends once a week. But, if you have a hangover every day, then it shows you’re drinking far too much alcohol every night. Also, the signs of a hangover can also be something entirely different. It may be withdrawal symptoms from not drinking. If you start drinking and feel better, then that’s another bad sign.

You’re becoming a recluse

Are you spending less time with friends and family? Have you got into arguments with the people you care about? If so, then you may have an alcohol problem. Alcohol abuse can be damaging to your mental health, as it changes your mood. In turn, you shut yourself off from others and decide to stay inside or be by yourself. You can get annoyed easily, pushing away those you care about. If this sounds too familiar to you, then you have a problem on your hands.

Be mindful of these signs as they show that you have a genuine drinking issue. It’s important to seek out solutions right away as this can have a negative effect on your mind, body, and personal life.

Tips To Keep The Business Organized

Two of the focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. A key to effectively doing business is staying organized. Staying organized will assure that everything regarding your operations are well thought out and organized. The following contributed post is entitled, Tips To Keep The Business Organized.

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Keeping your business organized is important to its productivity, growth, and success. If you’re not focusing on this element of the business, then you’re likely to see mistakes happen. Here are some tips to keep the business organized in a variety of ways.

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Get Plenty Of Storage

Storage is a necessity to most things in life because when it comes to your company, there can be a lot of stuff that builds up. Files and paperwork can be a significant issue that just builds and builds over time. Specific equipment and items for each department can take up space, and when you have got a lot of storage space, it ends up spilling out onto the floor. That’s not good for safety reasons and for the wellbeing of your staff. Not only that, but it makes the workspace look very disorganized, and so it’s worth thinking about getting extra storage. That storage can be in the form of workstation drawers and cabinets. Think about other ways you can incorporate storage, such as external units to store items and files that might not be needed on site immediately. It’s worth finding somewhere nearby so that there’s easy access.

Streamline Work Processes

The work processes in your business could do with a bit of perfecting as there can often be a lot of complexities in something that could be simplified. For example, you might want to think about your accounts department and how they handle things like processing invoices, expenses, and handling the payroll. Streamlining everything is where you simplify something, and so using the one platform or system to all of the above, instead of multiple, is going to make things a lot easier. Not only that, but it helps to make the most of the time your staff are given in their day to day work life.

Consider Technical Areas

Technical areas like the server room and places where there’s a lot of cables and electronic equipment are dangerous if not organized properly. Not only that, but they become very confusing to navigate. Therefore, it might be worth getting some structured cabling to help keep everything in order and easy to find. It can also help those who are maintaining the building, as no one wants to have to deal with a room that’s all over the place with cables in knots.

Improve Communication Between Teams

And finally, communication is the best way to stay organized as departments and as a company. If you’re not using the right methods to communicate properly and effectively, mistakes happen. And a company, department or individual that looks disorganized isn’t a good impression for any clients or customers you work with. Try improving the communication with your staff, finding the weak points, or where communication might be lacking.

Keeping your business organized within the company and in regards to the work premises too, is important. Use these tips to help tidy up the place and to make it an environment that works for all your staff.

Top Things To Do with a Small Advertising Budget

Two of the focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. Arguably the most important part of business is its marketing. Even if your advertising budget is small, it’s still a critical arm of your business. The following contributed post is entitled, Top Things To Do with a Small Advertising Budget.

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Many small businesses don’t have a lot of money to spend on marketing. In fact, some business owners try to get by using free methods for promoting their business. However, you don’t have to have a large marketing budget to make an impact. You only need a little bit of money to make a difference, especially when combined with the free techniques that you can use. The first thing that you should do is give your business a marketing budget, even if it’s only a small amount each month. Spending some money on your marketing is better than nothing, especially when you can make the most of your budget.

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Set Up Some PPC Ads

You don’t need to have a huge marketing budget to make PPC (pay per click) adverts work for you. With only a small daily budget and some effective ads, you can get the exposure and clicks you’re looking for. There are different types of PPC ads for you to consider, including Google Ads and other search engine offerings, as well as social media PPC ad networks. You only pay when someone clicks on your ad, so you won’t be wasting money on impressions that don’t get you anywhere.

Increase Your Social Media Following

Social media can be a great tool to use for organic marketing, and it offers paid advertising tools too. If you want to make the most of your marketing budget, you could focus on growing your social media following. You can do this organically, which can take a while, or you can find tools that will help you to grow your follower numbers more quickly. If you see a detailed review of Kicksta, you can read about how one of these tools might be able to help you. You can start growing your social media followers and receiving more engagement from your fanbase.

Use Email Marketing

While more traditional marketing methods are still useful, they can often be more expensive. Digital marketing is often a better use of a small marketing budget, including email marketing. It gives you a way to reach out to hundreds and thousands of people quickly, and you can easily customize and personalize emails too. Direct mail costs a whole lot more than email marketing does, and it can deliver a better ROI too. So if you’re using the older marketing methods, it might be time to switch to something more modern.

Make the Most Out of Marketing Materials

When you have marketing materials that you’ve paid for, make the most out of them by using them in different ways. You can repurpose different materials to ensure you get plenty of use out of them. For example, a white paper can be turned into a blog post or even a series of emails. Whether you have paid for something to be created or you have spent time creating something, it’s worth making the most of it.

Even if you only have a small advertising budget, you can still find ways to spend it in the most effective way possible.

Tips For Introducing Remote Working

Three of the focuses of my blog are Current Events, Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. During this Coronavirus/Covid-19 Crisis/Pandemic, many businesses and organizations have been able to survive due to the ability their workers to perform their duties remotely. It’s not as easy as it sounds and takes some adjusting. The following contributed post is entitled, Tips For Introducing Remote Working.

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Remote working is something that many businesses are now starting to pick up on, and if anything, this Covid-19 virus is a wake up call for those companies who weren’t using it before. So if you want to introduce remote working in business, here are some tips that might help.

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Consider If It’s Possible For Your Business

Firstly, you want to check whether remote working is possible for your business or not. Usually, in order to do remote working, it has to be a job or have tasks where you’re working from a computer. The more practical-based jobs might not be as effective when it comes to remote working, or even possible. For those roles that require you to be on the phone, there are options such as diverting calls to a landline or mobile of the worker. There are lots of options worth exploring before you quickly dismiss the idea of remote working. It’s worth considering, especially as there are many benefits for you as a business to take advantage of it.

Trial It Out With One Or Two First

What tends to be an issue for those who have tried remote working is that they often roll it out to the whole company and suddenly everyone wants to work from home. Instead, trialing it out with one or two staff members is going to improve the rate of success that you have. There are going to be some staff members that take advantage of this company perk, and so you want to cherry pick those guinea pigs that will take it seriously and not take advantage of what’s been given to them. Remote working doesn’t have to be a company benefit for everyone, and for some, it’s not possible anyway.

Invest In The Right Equipment

To make remote working be as successful as it can be, it’s good to invest in the right equipment. That means making sure you have the right computers so that staff can access files and work on these devices to the same level of productivity that they would do if they were actually in the office. You might want to look at a company like www.solutionpartner.com who can help with the transition of helping staff work remotely, as well as providing ongoing support.

Monitor Staff’s Work On Remote Days

And finally, be sure to monitor your staff’s work on remote days. The reason why you should do this is that otherwise, some staff members might still take advantage of working from home or whilst traveling. Work still needs to get done, and so having the ability for line managers and supervisors to check in on staff to get updates on the work they’re doing is essential. There are plenty of systems out there that can help monitor this efficiently.

Introducing remote working is the future and should be an option for most businesses and the staff who work for them. Pandemics like this one, show that a backup such as remote working should be in place.

Believe It Or Not, The Current Public Health Crisis Is An Opportunity For Health Care Providers

Three focuses of my blog are Current Events, Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. Throughout history, vast opportunities have been created out of crisis situations and the Coronavirus/Covid-19 Pandemic is no different. One area that is in the eye of this storm is the healthcare sector. The following contributed post is entitled, Believe It Or Not, The Current Public Health Crisis Is An Opportunity For Health Care Providers.

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With COVID-19 spreading like wildfire across the planet, the eyes of the world are on the medical sector. People are watching the industry like never before and, frankly, forcing it to do new things.

Take clinical trials, for instance. Usually, these take years to set up, conduct, and publish. But in the current context, they’re taking a matter of weeks. The nature of the emergency requires it.

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The same applies to vaccines and drugs. It used to take the FDA the length of a career to approve specific medicines. Now the CDC is recommending that some Americans take virtually untested drugs in the desperate fight against COVID-19.

What is interesting about the current episode is the giant leaps that the medical establishment can make when it absolutely has to. Most of the time, it is sclerotic, dormant, and apathetic to the needs of patients. But when you suddenly add the scrutiny of public attention, things change fast. All of a sudden, you CAN deliver life-saving drugs in just a matter of weeks. Odd, isn’t it?

Of course, all this chicanery has a lot of people asking why this rate of progress wasn’t possible before.

Expect all the usual weasel words at this point. “There are processes that we must follow.” “Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.” “We have the best healthcare system in the world.”

But, of course, everyone is going to remember this episode and demand that the sector change in the future. When the bureaucracy gets out of the way, it appears to improve patient satisfaction. Why can’t that continue?

Public attitudes will undoubtedly change going forward, creating opportunities for specific providers in the industry who stay on top of the current situation. People are looking for outfits that they can trust to get the job done – and without bankrupting them.

Shift Your Business Model

The opportunities for healthcare providers who get their message right, therefore, is tremendous. Already, we see big shifts in how the industry operates. Some clinics are offering patients flat fees for consultations, instead of milking the insurance system.

Others are looking for ways to make medical services subscription-based. You continue paying your doctor to keep you healthy. When you get ill, you stop paying and only resume payments once you’re back to normal.

Healthcare providers are also going to have to think much more about their hygiene messaging. While keeping things clean is important at any time, it is even more so in the aftermath of a pandemic.

Offer Patient Direction

Healthcare providers that can provide patients with clear guidance in the current crisis will be those that most successfully build their brands. Those who really understand how to react to the needs of their patients will emerge as a shining example to the rest of the industry. At times like these, patients need a considerable amount of help. Many people will still be getting sick from regular illnesses and need medical attention. Clinics who can orchestrate an effective response will be those that gain the most trust in the community.

The Benefits of Embracing Outsourcing

Two of the focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. Depending upon what type of business you’re running, you might not have all of the knowledge and expertise you need in house. If so, than outsourcing is viable option for you. In many instances, it’s more effective than trying to fill the need yourself. The following contributed post is entitled, The Benefits of Embracing Outsourcing.

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If you’ve ever wondered how some businesses seem to manage to do everything they need to do at an alarming rate, then the answer is outsourcing. It doesn’t matter how productive some companies are, no one is productive enough to keep the system up and running, write company blog posts, p[ay their staff, and still have time to realign marketing strategies all in an afternoon.

If your business hasn’t yet heard of outsourcing, then you are seriously lagging. Outsourcing is a fantastic way to give your business more time to focus on the essential things while the boring stuff is done entirely off-site. With such potential for remote management and more, turning to outsourcing is something you need to consider. Still, if you’re not convinced, here are some more reasons to explore.

Less Stress

By outsourcing your operations, you will find that a weight has lifted from your shoulders. Rather than worrying about paying employees on time, arranging your own meetings, and making sure your servers are in excellent condition, you can use Computer Network Solutions to do all of the hard work for you.

With this reduced stress, you’ll feel calmer at work. This can increase productivity, happiness, morale, and make you fall in love with the business.

Too much stress can also lead to burnout, so outsourcing can be as good for your mental health as it can for your professional well being.

More Money

On the surface, it may seem like outsourcing does not save much money at all. However, as these outsourcing firms are located elsewhere in the world, the costs are often much less than hiring an in-house team to do payroll, system maintenance, and more.

Furthermore, you will often get an entire team of engineers working around the clock that you would employ a single person to do everything. With operations like this, you can ensure that the outsourcing firm can stay on top of any issues without getting complacent about providing total protection, whatever the job.

With more money in the bank, you can focus on improving the other business operations. You can consider expanding your base or treat your in-house employees to a bonus they have more than earned.

Increased Productivity

With more money and less stress, you’ll also find an increase in productivity across the office. Your staff won’t spend hours doing menial tasks throughout the week, which, while mindless, can also hurt overall concentration, which can transform into a boost in creativity.

With fewer issues on everyone’s mind, especially for tasks that they aren’t engaged in, you might find that your team is more productive and creative than ever. This will only lead to positive things for your business, and it could be the tool that unlocks the next level of your business and its potential.

Outsourcing Success

Entrepreneurs often find it challenging to rely on others to do the jobs they feel obliged to do themselves. However, with a trustworthy outsourcing firm, you can rest assured that your small tasks are in safe hands, allowing you to focus your energy on more important matters.

Now Could Be the Perfect Time to Start a Side-Hustle

Two of the focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. There come times in our lives when we need to figure out how make more money. That money can come from any number of sources, but in times when conventional ways of making money have been compromised, it’s highly advantageous to have alternative means of generating income. The following contributed post is entitled, Now Could Be the Perfect Time to Start a Side-Hustle.

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With many people unable to work due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a side hustle could be the perfect way to maintain your income. No matter what your skills, there are plenty of ways to earn a little cash when you need it most. For inspiration, take a look at these top side hustles…

Delivering groceries and food

Although many industries are being negatively affected by coronavirus, the demand for delivery services has increased significantly. As people grow wary of leaving their homes, they’re relying on delivery drivers to bring them essential items, including medication, food, and drink.

If you’re not in a ‘high risk’ category and you have access to a vehicle, becoming a delivery driver could be an effective way to boost your income. With many companies welcoming self-employed or freelance drivers, there are endless opportunities to develop a side hustle.

Online tutoring

Most schools, colleges, and training providers are prevented from welcoming students as normal, so parents and learners are turning to the internet for learning opportunities. Many educational institutions have been forced to cut the academic year short, so private educators are increasing their services.

Using your professional expertise and academic experience, you could be well-placed to deliver online tutoring sessions or webinars. Remember – adult learners are actively seeking out learning opportunities while they’re self-isolating, so there are plenty of subjects, topics, and skills which are in demand.

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Mining cryptocurrency

If you’re tech-savvy, you could make a significant income by mining cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. Buying cryptocurrency and hoping it increases in value is one way to generate a profit but mining crypto could be a faster way to make some money.

Mining refers to the verification of crypto transactions and the addition of each transaction to the blockchain digital ledger. As every transaction needs to be mined, there is a high demand for fast, reliable mining services.

Although you used to need specialized hardware to get started, new tools mean you can start mining without buying any extra hardware. With cost-effective crypto mining hosting prices, you can reduce your costs to maximize your profits. What’s more – online guides and tutorials make it easy to get to grips with crypto mining and everything it entails.

Start a blog

Blogging has been popular since the internet first burst on the scene but the potential to monetize a blog and turn it into a business has never been greater. As people spend more time indoors and online, you can create a considerable amount of revenue simply by publishing your content and attracting new readers or viewers. No matter what subject you choose, there are people out there who will share your interests and your content.

Start a Side-Hustle Now

They say necessity is the mother of invention, so what better time to start a side hustle? If your unable to carry on with your regular job due to coronavirus, launching an innovative side hustle will enable you to generate income, adapt your skillset and keep you motivated during testing times.