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Take Your Career In Construction To The Next Level By Starting Your Own Business

Posted on June 14, 2017 by John N. Frank

You’ve been working in the construction industry for a while, and you know the ropes. You’re qualified, trained and experienced in a number of areas, and enjoy working on various projects and building sites as your job.

But maybe things have got a little boring, or perhaps you want to really take your career to the next level? If so, how about starting up your own business?

You might be able to make fantastic money as a tradesperson, but having your own team, company, and equipment for clients to be able to hire you for larger projects will allow you to reel in some serious cash. If this is something you’re looking to do, here are some things to bear in mind.

Obtain Licenses and Insurance

With any business, you need to have the correct licenses and insurances to cover your own back. However, in the construction industry, it’s especially important since there are a number of additional health and safety risks. If you employ workers directly, you’ll need several types of business insurance. Continue reading →

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Love Law But Don’t Want To Be A Lawyer? Have A Read Of This!

Posted on June 8, 2017 by John N. Frank

Have you always had a love of law? Do you have an interest in the legal sector but aren’t keen to become a lawyer? Don’t worry, as there are plenty of career options in the legal sector that you can do apart from working as a lawyer. So don’t let the fact that you don’t want to be a lawyer put you off of working in law, as there are plenty of other option to consider.

The fact is that when it comes to the legal sector, there are a vast range of roles available. Even many law graduates choose not to go on to work as lawyers. Instead, they opt to take a different path. Continue reading →

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Just Do It!

Posted on June 6, 2017 by John N. Frank

There’s a reason that one of the most successful sneaker companies of all time has: “Just do it!” as their tagline. It’s because it is actually sound advice. Why? Well, it’s because procrastination can be a real problem in all sorts of areas of our lives. Stopping being as productive or effective as we might. But when you are working from home procrastination can become at arm form.

There is always something to take away your attention from your work. But this can be damaging as you get seriously behind with what you are meant to be doing. So read on to find out how to ‘just do it,’ and beat procrastination below. Continue reading →

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Build Yourself A Career In Property

Posted on June 6, 2017 by John N. Frank

Do you think there’s gold in bricks and mortar? If so, you’re not alone! Thousands of people are already forging a career in the property industry as it is such a lucrative path to take. But it’s not only the money that is attracting people to this line of work.

One of the other advantages is that there is a wide range of jobs and positions that you could take up. Here are just a few great options if you are considering making a career in property. Continue reading →

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How To Transition Out of The Service Industry

Posted on June 3, 2017 by John N. Frank

Unless you’re at the top of the food chain, working in the service industry is a grind. The hours are weird, the pay is all over the place, the shifts are unsteady, and the long-term path is unclear.

It can be fun and fulfilling if you find the right opportunity, but for most it’s a stop-gap measure to ensure that ends continue to meet. There are avenues you can take to find a different job, you just have to be organized, creative, and maybe a little lucky.

Here’s 5 steps to getting out of the service industry. Continue reading →

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Earning While You’re Out Of Work

Posted on June 2, 2017 by John N. Frank

There are lots of reasons why you might not be employed right now. Perhaps you haven’t yet picked up your first job after leaving college? Maybe you’ve recently lost your job? Or perhaps you haven’t found the right post with the right company to put you where you want to be in your career? Don’t sit idly waiting for that job to fall in your lap. Instead, bring the money in and boost your resume at the same time. Here are 5 ways to do it: Continue reading →

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Help Your Kid Stand Out To Future Employers

Posted on May 30, 2017 by John N. Frank

We all want our children to reach great levels of success once they finish school and college.

But the fact is that these days the world is very competitive. It’s hard for anyone to find any position, let alone in their dream career.

To deal with this issue, you need to make sure that your kid stands out on the job market and becomes someone who is going to be an essential hire for any employer. There are a few ways that you can help your child do this, and we’re going to look at them right now.

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Constructing Greater Opportunities As A Contractor In The Construction Arena

Posted on May 30, 2017 by John N. Frank

In the construction game, it isn’t uncommon for people to work as contractors rather than traditional full-time employees.

If you are going to take this route, however, it is imperative that you make it work for you. The last thing you want is to spend extended periods without work. That will reduce your yearly takings greatly, bringing some very serious repercussions to your life.

So, use these simple tricks to ensure that you get more work as a contractor. Sustained success in the construction game will be assured. Continue reading →

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Is Freelancing The Right Career Type For You?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by John N. Frank

When you first start to think about the right career for you, or what alternative career path might suit you, you can often think of some of the more traditional careers, like a doctor or lawyer.

But, depending on your personality, you might enjoy something more flexible, like freelancing. When you freelance, you can work in a wealth of fields, like accounting or journalism. However, you still need to decide whether the nature of freelance work would be right for you. To help out with that, take a look at these questions and consider whether the answers are what you’re looking for. Continue reading →

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Is Construction the Right Industry for You?

Posted on May 27, 2017 by John N. Frank

Working in construction is an exciting prospect, with modern-day techniques and equipment at hand and new and innovative designs for buildings. However, it is not a career that is suited to everyone. If this is something you are considering, read on to discover whether the construction industry is right for you.