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7 Quick Tips to Help You Start a Business In New Jersey

by Chris Murray New Jersey has over 860,000 small businesses based here in the Garden State. If you are hoping to become a business owner yourself, here are some tips for getting started. Determine how much money you will need. This is the amount you will need to raise before making any sales - it includes rent; ... read more about 7 Quick Tips to Help You Start a Business In New Jersey

The Blue Collar Worker: Job Seeking Tools From Your Library

by Cathy DeBerry According to Janet Alvarez, the Deputy Business Editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, “High unemployment, shifting industry hiring patterns, and fundamental changes to the way we work are some of the harsh realities Americans face when looking for jobs amid the COVID-19 crisis.” The impact of the lockdown and the resulting downsizing efforts ... read more about The Blue Collar Worker: Job Seeking Tools From Your Library

Business Books You May Have Missed in 2020

by Jennifer Konopacki “Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms” by Shellye Archmambeau “Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon” by Colin Bryar “The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century” by Adam Davidson “The Future is Faster Than You Think: How ... read more about Business Books You May Have Missed in 2020

Reframe Your Resume in 2021

by Elizabete Pata Take some time out of this evolving job market and reframe your resume in 2021. Virtual recruitment is here, and likely to stay a significant way recruiters find new talent. Here’s how to adapt your resume to catch the eye of recruiters in the digital age. While not included below, remember ... read more about Reframe Your Resume in 2021

Review: “Startup Myths and Models: What You Won’t Learn in Business School” by Rizwan Virk

Book review by Carina Gonzalez If you are interested in the world of computer startups this book is a must-read. However, if you are an entrepreneur in other fields, you can pass this book by, save for a few nuggets of wisdom. “Startup Myths and Models” presents the lifecycle of the startup market in ... read more about Review: “Startup Myths and Models: What You Won’t Learn in Business School” by Rizwan Virk

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