From the category archives:

Entrepreneurship

How to make a mid-life career change

Posted in Careers -> Entrepreneurship on April 21st, 2010 by Tahlent Team

0

Time for Change

Career shifts are today becoming more common than in the past. However, if you are planning to change career paths after a long stint in any particular industry, take a deep breath. Before you take the plunge, consider the pros and cons. This is particularly important for entrepreneurs – there’s no need to hang onto a business that doesn’t interest you any more just because you started it. However, before you shut shop or sell out, take time to ponder about your afterlife and those of your dependents and employees.

Business Plans – get them right the first time

Posted in Entrepreneurship on April 12th, 2010 by Tahlent Team

0

Business Plan

Your business plan is more than a proposal to invite investment. It is the bedrock on which your company will be built. Your business plan is a sacred document that sells the idea behind your company. It determines the direction that your business will take, while enabling communication and laying down performance metrics. It must capture and continuously re-examine the strengths and weaknesses of your operations. The goal of a business plan presentation, therefore, is about securing buy-in on aspects that go far beyond funding. While pitching to investors, here are some tips to get it right the first time.

How to run a successful home-based business

Posted in Entrepreneurship on January 16th, 2010 by Tahlent Team

0

New Career

Many people who commute to regular day jobs are very happy with the orderly rhythm of their lives. If you are one of them, this article is not for you. But if you feel straitjacketed in a cubicle job, if your dreams are too big for your workstation, and if you feel that your current job demands only a fraction of your skills and potential, you may be overcome by diminishing ambition and an overwhelming sense of frustration in your current job.

Hot jobs await homework specialists

Posted in Entrepreneurship -> Jobs on December 11th, 2009 by Tahlent Team

0

Homework Specialist

The economic downturn has made many American families rethink the monthly budget and where they put their money. A solid foundation in school, many Americans believe, will secure their future in a competitive global economy. Education, therefore, has taken top priority in many households. Cashing in on the opportunity, a number of Indian companies have started to offer remote tutoring services to American students with websites offering online tests and quizzes. What better way for American schoolchildren to get higher grades than outsource their homework to qualified and competent teachers in India? And what better way for Indian teachers to make some extra income?

Thank God for the recession!

Posted in Careers -> Entrepreneurship -> Jobs on November 4th, 2009 by Tahlent Team

0

Recession

Smart, determined people see an opportunity in anything – even a recession. For them, crisis is just another avenue to chase their dreams. Making the shift takes guts, drive and an extra helping of self-belief but it is possible to make the most of your recession if you look within to find your calling. Your hobby can be your passport to an unusual, satisfying and rewarding career. When the economy springs back, you will find yourself happier and wealthier in more ways than one.