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How to Write a Winning Resume Without Hiring a Certified Professional Writer + Resume Sample

Editor's Pick October 24, 2020October 23, 2020 Robert Moment Leave a comment

Writing a resume can be a painstaking process. You’ve probably written one before, but the opportunities to do so are often few and far between. It feels like you have to re-learn the process every time, especially as the job market evolves and hiring managers have different priorities than they did 10+ years ago.

Still, learning how to write a resume is something anyone can do, regardless of job experience. You don’t need to hire an expensive resume writer to create a winning resume that will get you noticed. Put the following resume writing tips into practice to land the job you deserve:

IRS Reminds Taxpayers of the Home Office Deduction Rules During Small Business Week

Editor's Pick September 25, 2020September 24, 2020 Filomena Mealy Leave a comment

During Small Business Week, Sept. 22-24, the Internal Revenue Service wants individuals to consider taking the home office deduction if they qualify. The benefit may allow taxpayers working from home to deduct certain expenses on their tax return.

The home office deduction is available to qualifying self-employed taxpayers, independent contractors and those working in the gig economy. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act suspended the business use of home deduction from 2018 through 2025 for employees. Employees who receive a paycheck or a W-2 exclusively from an employer are not eligible for the deduction, even if they are currently working from home.

Pros and Cons of Hiring Employees Remotely

August 29, 2020August 28, 2020 Danielle Voss 1 Comment

Businesses are having a hard time staying afloat in these hard times. The whole world is facing a temporary lockdown and more and more businesses are going online to stay in the game. While on paper it sounds fantastic, it isn’t easy to make a place in the online community.

Online business is tough and sometimes harsh. With new businesses coming up and emerging every day, it is tough to make a space in the already tight market. However, it is not impossible. Almost every new business can build up their reputation and get big with time.

Online Gigs Going Global

Editor's Pick August 28, 2020August 27, 2020 Jay Black Leave a comment

With today’s global world, having an ongoing income, self created inside your home, is now more important than ever. If your kids are staying home or the business where you work is closed, what are some of your options? Most economists are not looking at a fast recovery from the global pandemic as it has been roughly six months and little with COVID-19 has changed.

How to Take Advantage of Free Time

August 22, 2020August 21, 2020 Artur Meyster Leave a comment

Many people like to spend their free time relaxing at home or with friends. They do this to unwind from their 40-hour a week job.

However, you should consider sacrificing a portion of your free time to invest in your career, especially during the global COVID-19 outbreak. Many of you are working remotely during the pandemic, giving you the extra free time you can allocate towards learning a new skill.

Could Freelance Gigs Be Better for the Arab Economy than Oil?

Editor's Pick August 22, 2020August 22, 2020 Shop the Globe Leave a comment

The inflation rate in the Middle East is now estimated to be 8.8% in 2020. With Egypt, possibly the fastest growing Arab country, growing at only 2%, most oil producing countries in the region are seeing economic contractions. The combination of Covid-19 hitting the local population and the oil decline has severely affected this region.

Arab oil exporters are forecasting oil supply cuts of about 50% in 2020 and 2021, levels that have been approved by OPEC agreements. The combination of significant cuts in production, $42 a barrel for oil, and Covid affecting local marketplaces, will have a significantly negative impact on regional economies.

Side Gigs – Sell Your Gigs

Editor's Pick August 20, 2020August 19, 2020 Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

One of the better ideas for your career is to become your own boss. Today, one of the simplest ways to achieve this goal has arrived: set up a side gig or a second at home gig while you still have a full time job, let your day job provide safety and security until you can make it on your own.

The most exciting part of starting a side gig is that it can create a new and better career with unlimited growth opportunities that you can only achieve by being the owner of your own online gig service. To succeed you need to have an entrepreneurial mindset; you will need a strong drive and see the side gigs as a way to find your future success. If your goal is to be an entrepreneur, and in charge of your own career, then a side gig is a very good way to advance your career. The most immediate reward is making more money on top of your regular pay, especially in a volatile COVID-based economy.

How COVID 19 Affected Electronic Sales?

August 19, 2020August 18, 2020 Robert Parker Leave a comment

Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, there was seen a very modest growth rate and sales in the electronic media market. It was witnessed globally that the transactions were rising due to the quarantine. But after the pandemic quarantine was slowed down, the global electronics industry faced a dual impact on its sales online shopping in pandemic.

How to Choose Best Digital Marketing Companies for Commercial Success

Editor's Pick August 18, 2020August 17, 2020 Mehwish Yati Leave a comment

Marketing refers to the process of developing connections between customers and brands worldwide. It assists businesses and organisations to convince people into buying your products and services. Marketing has been evolving since centuries. Rapid evolution of marketing appears to the universe in the form of digital marketing.

Freelance Gigs in the Philippines Could Help Lesson This COVID Crash

Editor's Pick August 13, 2020August 12, 2020 Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

The Philippines and Manila are some of the hardest hit economies due to COVID-19. Now the Filipino unemployment is forecast to be 22.5%, up from only 4.5% before the global epidemic. When an economy falls in the range of 91-92%, it is very unlikely it will have a sharp quick recovery. This Wuhan Virus caused the first recession in the Philippines in 29 years, with second quarter gross domestic product showing a decline in almost every single element of the economy.

Using the Tax Withholding Estimator Will Help Taxpayers Avoid Surprises Next Year

Editor's Pick August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 Filomena Mealy Leave a comment

Using the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator can help taxpayers have the right amount of tax withheld and avoid surprises when filing next year. Income taxes are pay-as-you-go. By law, taxpayers are required to pay most of their tax as income is received. There are two ways to do this: