tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86654115155820096942024-02-02T02:17:34.108-08:00Time Warp Wives ™ -The Working GirlStep into a bygone era at Time Warp Wives where the past comes to life.Carmen Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18408130870013438007noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665411515582009694.post-33087113016408999902014-01-27T21:59:00.002-08:002017-12-26T12:22:10.354-08:00How To Dress Fashionably While Working in a Factory<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;"><b>M</b></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">any women since the war years had to take up tough jobs in factories under-not-so-pleasant and even dangerous conditions. Most of these jobs that were once done by men now were given to women. Since then women switched their aprons for the unattractive manly looking overalls. But then came Miss Leser and made things better.</span><br />
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In 1953 <a href="http://life.time.com/culture/factory-fashionistas-stylish-threads-for-blue-collar-women-1953/#1">LIFE magazine</a> had the article Factory Fashionistas which featured fashion designer Tina Leser, who showed that dressing for work — even if that work was on a factory floor — didn’t necessarily mean sacrificing a sense of style. The designer who was known for designing fashion worn in resorts, came up with Fashions For Industry, a stylish work clothes for women working in factories.<br />
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Miss Leser changed the boxy shapeless overalls to a more fitted and stylish design. The coveralls that she designed was so that it could be worn during other activities like for instance gardening, painting, shopping and even sailing,<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the lowdown on how to be comfortable and still be fashionable in the workplace:</span></b><br />
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<li>Fitted Clothes. Not too baggy, nor tight. But just right.</li>
<li>Choose clothes that emphasize a waist. Add a belt.</li>
<li>Wear Fun, vibrant, bold colors.</li>
<li>Fashionable pattern and designs. Stripe, plaid, twill.</li>
<li>Comfortable breathable fabric. Cotton keeps body cool. Flannel is warm and soft. Merino Wool Socks keeps tootsie dry.</li>
<li>Stylish Accessories. Newsboy cap. Straw basket instead of lunch box. Colorful scarf, gloves.</li>
<li>Makeup, why not. And hand and body lotion keeps skin from chaffing. </li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Places where to buy stylish work clothes:</span></b><br />
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<li>Freddies of Pinewood: <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/184-grease-monkey">Grease Monkey</a>, <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/239-dungaree-dolls">Dungaree Dolls</a>, <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/59-sale-%21-1940%27s-work-pants">1940 Work Pants</a>, <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/227-1950%27s-indigo-button-jeans">1950's Indigo Button Jeans</a>, <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/174-indigo-pleated-pants">Indigo Pleated Pants</a>, <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/211-home-companion-dungarees">Home Companion Dungarees</a>, </li>
<li>Duluth Trading Co: <a href="http://women.duluthtrading.com/store/womens/womens-pants/womens-bib-overalls/95516.aspx">Striped Railroad Overalls</a>. </li>
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<li>Tops from Freddies of Pinewood: <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/210-red-and-navy-plaid-1940%27s-blouse">Red And Navy Plaid 1940's Blouse</a>, <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/209-red-and-cream-plaid-1940%27s-blouse">Red And Cream Plaid 1940's Blouse</a>, <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/207-red-stripe-button-top">Red Stripe Button Top</a>, <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/204-red-1950%27s-top">Red 1950's Top</a>, <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/283-trio-toplet-in-navy">Trio Toplet In Navy</a>, <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/208-sale-%21-pink-plaid-1940%27s-blouse">Pink Plaid 1940 Blouse</a>.</li>
<li>Tops from Duluth Trading Co: <a href="http://women.duluthtrading.com/store/womens/womens-shirts-womens-tops/74515.aspx">Long Sleeve Plaid Shirt</a>, <a href="http://women.duluthtrading.com/store/womens/womens-shirts-womens-tops/button-shirts/74504.aspx">Sidewinder Shirt</a>, </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front: Striped ticking and tan twill. Back: Plaid denim and blue denim.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bonjour-Rattan-Straw-Picnic-Basket/dp/B00ECJ4TQQ/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1390882619&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=lunch+straw+basket">Bonjour Rattan Straw Picnic Basket from Amazon</a>. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Moroccan-Straw-Summer-Picnic-Basket/dp/B000EXRQ0U/ref=sr_1_91?ie=UTF8&qid=1390883247&sr=8-91&keywords=picnic+basket">Moroccan Straw Picnic Basket</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Quickway-Imports-QI003046-Picnic-Basket/dp/B00CR0PQ28/ref=pd_sim_sbs_k_1">Picnic Basket with Red White Plaid Lining</a>. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Chipwood-Picnic-Basket-Folding-Handles/dp/B009R51YGS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_k_3">Chipwood Picnic Basket with Folding Handles</a>. </li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Shoes from Zappos: <a href="http://www.zappos.com/dansko-deidra-black-full-grain-leather">Dansko Deidra</a><u>,</u> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/alegria-kaitlyn-black-napa">Alegria Kaitlyn</a>, <a href="http://www.zappos.com/clarks-kessa-agnes-black-leather?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_sdp_1">Clarks Kessa Agnes</a>, <a href="http://www.zappos.com/hush-puppies-epic-mary-jane-black-leather?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_sdp_1">Hush Puppies Epic Mary Jane.</a></span></li>
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<li>Newsboy Caps from Village Hat Shop: <a href="http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/newsboy-caps/239346-707/kangol-tropic-spitfire-newsboy-cap.html">Tropic Spitfire Newsboy Ca</a>p, <a href="http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/casual-hats/239346-6917/betmar-boy-meets-girl-newsy-cap.html">Boy Meets Girl Newsy Hat</a>, <a href="http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/casual-hats/239346-6914/betmar-lydia-newsboy-cap.html">Lydia Newsboy Cap</a>, <a href="http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/newsboy-caps/451139-4423/new-york-hat-cap-big-apple-cap-linen.html">Big Apple Cap-Linen</a>. </li>
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<b>A little fun fashion with overalls by Bananarama from their 80's hit song Cruel Summer. Enjoy!</b><br />
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Source: Photos and research information taken by the April 1953 Life Magazine. Youtube video Cruel Summer by Bananarama.<br />
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Carmen Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18408130870013438007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665411515582009694.post-46042141734310498502013-01-24T18:31:00.000-08:002013-01-24T19:16:15.267-08:00Meet Entrepreneur & Interior Decorator Mily Gordon<b>Birmingham, Alabama
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">M</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">eet the very talented and creative Mily Gordon from Birmingham, Alabama. As an Interior Decorator Mily makes sure to tailor her decorating projects so that it would fit her client's specific needs, budget and goals, without breaking a sweat. Well, not completely. Read about the rewards and challenges of being an Interior Decorator.</span></b><br />
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<b>What do you like the most about being an interior decorator? </b>
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I enjoy finding unique furnishings and accessories for my clients. To see everything in place on the day of the installation, and a satisfied customer, is very rewarding.
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Magazines and television. I also get ideas on the latest trends at trade shows. I get inspired when I look at my client's space and listen to their needs. It immediately gives me a mental picture of the potential.
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I would have to say I am drawn to a simple traditional look with a hint of urban rustic.
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Working on a deadline can be a challenge. Especially if things have to be special ordered. Scheduling contractors and supervising the project also presents a challenge.
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I had the chance to work on a client's lake house. The family enjoyed it for many years and they were now ready for a new home. I was involved in the selection of the layout of the rooms, bricks, floors, colors of the wall and trim. I shopped for furnishings. It was so much fun!
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Consignment shops, such as <a href="http://renaissanceconsignment.com/">Renaissance Consignment & Marketplace,</a> are great places to shop for quality pieces. I also shop at specialty stores.
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Have a professional decorating consultation and take the ideas and do it yourself. Also inquire if a store has a layaway plan.
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Cheap is not always best. Even if it takes longer to complete the desired look, at the end, it is worth the wait! </div>
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I have had the privilege to work with repeat customers throughout the years. I must be doing something right. </div>
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I helped a mother to decorate her baby's nursery. One of the rewards from that project is that I am now auntie Mily. It is as if I become part of the family.
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I'm launching <a href="http://myworld.ebay.com/milysboutique?_trksid=p2047675.l2559">Mily's Boutique</a>, an online shop for new and gently used high-end clothes.<br />
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<b>Decorating Website & Portfolio: </b> <a href="http://decorbymilygordon.com/">Decor By Mily Gordon</a><br />
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<b>Mily's Online Shop: </b> <a href="http://myworld.ebay.com/milysboutique?_trksid=p2047675.l2559">Mily's Boutique</a><br />
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<b>Mily's Favorite </b><b>Shop: </b> <a href="http://renaissanceconsignment.com/">Renaissance Consignment & Marketplace</a><br />
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<b>Email</b>: Decorbymily@yahoo.com<br />
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Carmen Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18408130870013438007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665411515582009694.post-60618168362910199222010-02-10T12:53:00.000-08:002012-11-15T09:30:45.235-08:00Meet Freelance Writer Ardith Quinne<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span></b>y name is Ardith Quinne and I am a freelance writer and lifestyle model. I was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, and recently moved to Mesa, AZ with my husband, a poet, and our two spoiled Maine Coon cats. I've always had a love for vintage fashion, and have incorporated aspects of it in every style of clothing I've worn. I collect melamine and Boonton dinnerware, and have recently become fascinated with vintage handkerchiefs and tea towels. I love to watch old movies, especially from the 40's (my favorite decade!). People had such a gentility about them, a way of treating each other with respect and kindness... I think those are values that should never go out of style. I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, thrifting, and I volunteer at the local animal shelter whenever I can. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> <a href="http://timewarpwivesinterns.blogspot.com/#Ardith%20Quinne" style="color: black;">Ardtih Quinne's</a></b></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><b style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">Freelance Writing Tips</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 180%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span></span>’ve been writing since I was a child, and at different times in my life, I’ve worked as a freelance writer. While it’s very rewarding to see your work in print, there are other benefits: setting your own hours and being your own boss among them. I often get asked how someone can get started in this career.<br />
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The first thing to do is to decide what kind of writing you want to pursue. There are many types of writing. Creative, technical, journalistic, professional, and academic are considered the main categories, with several genres falling under each. For example, poetry, short stories, playwriting, and novel writing all fall under the broader umbrella of creative writing. Training manuals, computer software programs, and lab reports would be considered technical writing. It’s important to decide what kind of writing you enjoy, and what you would be interested in pursuing in your freelance career.<br />
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The next step would be to research the type of writing you’re interested in. Find out who your audience is and what topics are most frequently covered. Become familiar with the style of writing expected in your chosen genre. You can’t begin to write until you know what you’re writing about, and whom you’re writing it for. A technical manual aimed toward training factory workers will have a completely different style than a collection of short stories meant for young adults. Luckily, the Internet has made researching much easier… simply typing “writing genres” into any search engine will bring up hundreds of websites with valuable information. www.thewritingsite.org and www.writers.com are two good places to start.<br />
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Once you’ve decided on a genre, the next step is to start writing! It is not as easy as it sounds… writing is hard work. Besides the creative aspect of it, there are many factors to take into consideration. It’s easy to overlook the mundane details of spelling, grammar, and composition, but they’re very important. Run a spelling and grammar check on your document. Nothing screams “amateur” faster than a story full of errors that could have been easily corrected with a simple click of the mouse.<br />
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Have people read your writing before you submit it. Friends and family members can be an invaluable source of advice. It’s sometimes hard to tell how an article or a story is going when you’ve already read through it a dozen times, asking someone else to read your work can provide new insight or help uncover mistakes you may overlook.<br />
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Once your piece is written (and rewritten!), proofed, and ready for submission, you need to select which publication to send it to. Ideally, you will have already prepared a list of potential publications and have read all submission guidelines. Nothing will get your work tossed into the “no” pile faster than not meeting the publication’s criteria. <br />
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Before the Internet, becoming a freelance writer was more difficult. One needed to track down different publications and mail hard copies of their works, then wait weeks and sometimes months for acceptance or rejection. Now, there are hundreds of online publications, magazines (e-zines), blogs, columns, and journals that offer a new writer the chance to get their work out there. Content sites like www.associatedcontent.com and www.helium.com offer freelance writers the chance to be published with little or no experience. Not all opportunities are paying jobs, but simply the possibility of having a published work under your belt is an invaluable and exciting venture. The more you are published, the more chances there are of an editor seeing your work, and the better your chances of garnering paid writing jobs in the future.<br />
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The final, and most important piece of advice I can offer: if you want to be a writer, don’t let anyone or anything deter you from that. If writing is important to you, then find a way to do it, even if it’s as something as simple and personal as keeping a diary. However, if you want to become a freelance writer, then patience and perseverance are the most important traits you must develop, along with skill. Learn to take constructive criticism, and to take rejection in stride. And most importantly, keep writing!<br />
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<b>Consider to starting your ow business? Want to know which business are flourishing? According to Newsweek these are the Recession proof businesses</b><br />
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1-Food Treats: Like Ice cream.<br />
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2-Beauty Treats: Lipsticks Products and Nail Salons. <br />
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3-Entertainment Industry: Movies and Video Games. <br />
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4-Alcohol beverages. <br />
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5-Funeral Services. <br />
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6-Health Care. <br />
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7-Gambling. <br />
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8-Recovery Specialist: Repossession firms, auctioneers and foreclosed homes and debt consolidation companies. <br />
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9-Retailers: Not all. Though discount retailers like dollar stores and big box chain stores like Walmart. <br />
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10-Exclusives products such as Prada and Hermes. <br />
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Read More: <a href="http://www.newsweek.com/id/137984">Newsweek.com</a> <br />
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<b>According to Mercer a global human resource says that the best Industries are for this economy are: <br />
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<b>The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the best jobs are: <br />
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</b>According to Times, the best recession-proof jobs are those that are least sensitive to economic downturn, and which have the highest combined scores for pay, projected workforce growth, and number of openings. <br />
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To read the article visit: <a href="http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1858773,00.html">Time.com</a>Carmen Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18408130870013438007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665411515582009694.post-77774428391207629512009-11-08T13:55:00.000-08:002012-11-15T09:36:42.601-08:00How to Create a Job for Yourself<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxHIwdX7Da_ctB2Mji1pIo8E1hWXArSHd_T5FNAjffXZn0T9K_Ru5DuOKT6GeqichUvrKppJ7ngr8YMd9GtSbtGHPLCG7n6UbJlibuMxv3tKT5TPT7Y9xmg6LKhrLKZZk_aj8cblYZYkK/s1600-h/c027938.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="381" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401862762211412658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxHIwdX7Da_ctB2Mji1pIo8E1hWXArSHd_T5FNAjffXZn0T9K_Ru5DuOKT6GeqichUvrKppJ7ngr8YMd9GtSbtGHPLCG7n6UbJlibuMxv3tKT5TPT7Y9xmg6LKhrLKZZk_aj8cblYZYkK/s640/c027938.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="540" /></a><br />
In this day and age, finding a job is increasingly difficult. If you can't find a the job for you, why not create it?<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Plan.</span> In order to create a job for yourself, you need to think about how exactly you will go about it, what you will do. Set aside a notebook or folder for your planning. Make a list of all your work experience, skills, and achievements. Then, using this list, think about what you want to do in the way of a job. Will you be working for someone else, or be self-employed? What area or field do you want to work in? Will this be a full-time or part-time job? Also, you stand your best chance of creating a job where there is a need for this particular skill or job. Look into up-and-coming fields or check out businesses in the area to see what is missing and fill that void.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">2. Gather your resources. </span>Once you have a fairly clear idea of what you want in the way of a job, you need to prepare. Do you have an up-to-date resume? Do you have friends, relatives, or associates that may be able to help you? Do you need to take any courses or complete additional training in the field?<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Now you're ready to go, get up and do it!</span> Creating your own job often requires you to be assertive (not aggressive) and seek out opportunities. Be kind to everyone you meet so you can gain an excellent reputation in your community. Networking is key at this stage. Maintain ongoing professional relationships with your business contacts/colleagues and be sure to meet all expectations and deadlines. Be sure to sell your services effectively, but do not be pushy or rude to anyone.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">4. Be flexible.</span> If you can't make a go of it in one area, don't beat yourself up. There are many reasons the job you are attempting to create may not work out. For one thing, if the job is too specific or 'niche' for most people/businesses, you are likely not going to succeed. There is also the danger of overextending yourself, or focusing on too broad a target instead, so be sure to find a happy medium. Do some research. If you are looking to create a job within an existing business, don't be too disappointed if you are turned down. With the current state of the economy, many businesses are letting employees go, and may not be able to take on another person. Don't take the rejection personally. Finally, you may lack the proper training required for a the job. If you want to become a freelance writer, for example, but have absolutely no experience in writing for publications, you are not likely to be successful without a few courses or articles to your name beforehand.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">5. Keep your eyes open.</span> Even if your job is a success and you are making money, a better opportunity may present itself. If you feel you can do better some other way or you see a great new idea that will make you even more money, take it! Many successful venture capitalists simply buy, sell, and merge businesses constantly and become extremely successful.<br />
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There are three main types of jobs you can create for yourself:<br />
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o <span style="font-weight: bold;">Creating a position in an existing company</span>. This is a good option that can secure you steady pay and good benefits. Keep your eyes open and pay attention to areas where the company may be able to use more help. For example, if you were knowledgeable about computers and a company was using obsolete technology, you could propose to the company a job where you could update their computer systems and continually monitor and maintain them afterward. It's all about filling out that companies need.<br />
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o <span style="font-weight: bold;">Freelance.</span> Freelance jobs are, in a basic sense, when you are hired on a temporary contract to perform certain duties for a company. You do your job, they pay you a sum. This type of job is great if you want to travel the world, as you can look for jobs anywhere and move around a lot. You can also choose how little or how much you want to work, depending on how much you want to earn and how much time off you want. However, you usually need to be skilled in a field that typically hires freelancers. Photography and writing are the most common types of freelance jobs.<br />
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o <span style="font-weight: bold;">Start your own business. </span>Whether it be cutting lawns in your neighborhood or selling services to companies worldwide, this is probably the most surefire way to create a job for yourself. The key to starting a successful business is to find a need or void in the market that you could fill. Do you have a great new invention, or could you improve on an existing one? Do you love food and want to open a trendy restaurant? Are you great at making jewelry and want to sell it online? It's true that to start a new business you might need to invest money. Though If you plan right and keep your expense to a minimal, overtime it will pay off.Carmen Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18408130870013438007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665411515582009694.post-87415931394648870802009-09-08T09:52:00.000-07:002012-11-15T09:38:10.018-08:0012 Steps to Have a Successful Home Based Business<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9ZBGKN-e5AKEhLi1Hljc5tR2qlf_PiTFfcLdfZRwkw8SP-Dc8MDJwk7vsZbXj_duCrhuobcvUu3eDZLFt2Xlxb77FJwTEN0lTkR0iWEEJLeOCLEXyv4T5zoJqBLwseDXJhj0CoQgAWg7/s1600-h/c034934.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="413" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379145682236399986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9ZBGKN-e5AKEhLi1Hljc5tR2qlf_PiTFfcLdfZRwkw8SP-Dc8MDJwk7vsZbXj_duCrhuobcvUu3eDZLFt2Xlxb77FJwTEN0lTkR0iWEEJLeOCLEXyv4T5zoJqBLwseDXJhj0CoQgAWg7/s640/c034934.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="540" /></a><br />
Building a successful home-based business is possible. You don’t need any special skills to have this become a reality for you. All it takes is knowing the ingredients to the recipe of success. It’s as simple as mixing the recipe to bake a cake. Notice that it is simple, not necessarily easy. With so many home business opportunities available, it can get overwhelming trying to decide where to get started. So let’s look at a handful of key ingredients that will see you to the top of the success ladder.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">1</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Make a solid plan.</span> How will you deal and overcome the hurdles that come your way in the business world? You’ve got to have effective strategies in place.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">2-</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Offer a product that can be used on a regular basis by your consumers</span>, so that you will have repeat business. The goal is to create a long-term consumer base so that you will have a mountain of residual and passive income.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">3-</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Find a coach or mentor who will support you.</span> Your coach or mentor should already be at the level that you are striving for. He or she will help you gain access to the blueprint of success in your particular industry. You will avoid time-wasting and money-wasting mistakes by having a good mentor.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">4-</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Collaborate with a good team of individuals with the same goals as you.</span> This is especially important in your first few months to the first year in your learning phase. Having a support group will encourage you and you will also be learning from others who are in the same situation you are in.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">5- Use effective marketing tools. </span>You will also need to implement online marketing systems that can work for you 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. One such tool is Google’s Adwords.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">6-</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Select an area of your home</span> (home office, spare bedroom, etc.) where you can conduct your business. Keep your business tools (paperwork, computer, etc.) in there and not spread around the house.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">7-</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Set time aside everyday to work for your business. </span>Plan your days off ahead of time so you aren't temped to ignore work on any given day because "you don't feel like it".<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">8- Make a plan and work it. </span>A to do list is a great way to stay on task.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">9- Make sure your family knows the office is a business and off limits.</span> Keep the kids off your computer and out of your work affairs.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">10-</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Network with other people to get the word out about your business</span> and gain inspiration from like minded people. There are online networking sites and usually locally based groups for business owners.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">11- Consider getting a post office box</span> for work related mail.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">12-</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Get a domain and email address exclusive to your business </span>and promote that on business cards. Decide if you want your home address and phone number on it. Professionally printed ones look better than home printed.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Creating and sustaining your own business is still the surest way to wealth. It is by far the more difficult route to take, but many have succeeded. There is a fallacy mindset that you need money in order to start a business. The purpose of this article is to challenge that mindset. Possessing the right knowledge and having perseverance and dedication is more important. Being prepared to fail a few times is also vital to your ultimate success.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">1- Grow some passion and determination.</span> Determination is the separating factor. Passion drives determination. Find some areas you are passionate about and grow your skills in those areas through studies, training courses and the practical application of knowledge and skill. Find ways to make money out of your passion rather than resorting to making the niche that makes you money your passion.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">2- Be prepared to reinvent yourself. </span>Flexibility is also a great asset as you may have to ‘reinvent’ yourself a few times to find the right slant to tackle the niche you have chosen to operate in. Be prepared to give up one niche for another in the short term, moving with the times and changes in the economic climate and consumer demand.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">3- Conduct a few tests run on your ideas to evolve them. </span>Preparation and planning is vital before setting out on any venture. Business plans are evolving documents. Draft one and then ignore it for one year. Compare the practical rolling out of your business venture with your original business plan, and then refine the plan again. Work on this at least once a year going forward. Favor the least expensive idea over the cost-heavy one.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">4- Start your business whilst still employed.</span> 90% of entrepreneurs started off as employees in some or another capacity prior to venturing out on their own. Firstly, never sign an employment contract containing a restraint of trade. Then, once you have adequate knowledge and experience, the ideal is to make the transition from a full time employee to a consultant, still in the same industry or even better, within the same Company. Slowly set yourself free from your familiar working environment in this manner. This allows you a soft landing, which is good for your mind and emotions and also gives you opportunity to have more flexibility of time in order to grow business opportunities and test business ideas without impacting your pocket too adversely within the first vital year of trade.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">5- Find opportunities to build skills </span>you require to succeed in the area you intend operating in, with as little cost as possible. Find ways to make lucrative deals with training institutions or Companies to have them pay for your training in exchange for services rendered.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">6- Remember that the product is most important. </span>We live in a results-driven society. Consumers seek results and do not want to be deceived. A good product markets itself. Build this before you build your marketing plan.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">7- Let your creativity replace your money.</span> Get back to basics. Leverage and minimize the need for cash and aggressively increase sales activity through developing and implementing creative ideas and concepts. Always think big. Take massive action towards your goals and persist until you succeed.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">8- Remember you are your best employee. </span>Keep it small and cost free in the beginning. Be loathe and hesitant to employ people, unless you are guaranteed of their return on investment. If this is a grey area, rather don’t do it. Salaries are usually the greatest management expense in any business. You want to keep these costs as low as possible, in the beginning and throughout the life cycle of your business.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">9- Involve your family in your business </span>(wife, husband and children). Give them joined ownership of the success of your business. Many large Corporations have been in family generations for years. At the very least, entrepreneurs who started these great Companies have, in their children, totally dedicated Company leaders who can be entrusted with anything.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">10- Try to avoid Partnerships. </span>Rather make people ‘partners’ in various aspects, but never sign anything on a dotted line in this regard. Be careful when using the term ‘partner’ with business associates, as the legal concept of promissory estoppels (the spoken word superseding a written contract) might bite you at a later stage, especially if you start making money.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">11- If you have a home, this is where your first office has to be. </span>Write off a part of your home to ‘rental’ in your books, and pay this money into your bond, if you have one.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">12- Build your ability to barter.</span> When all else fails, negotiate. This is often the dividing line between a full time employee of a Company and an entrepreneur. In some countries, you have to negotiate a price for virtually anything. Try visiting one of those countries for a while to get some fun practice in. This is a skill you need to build as it requires strategic know-how and confidence. Take risks (but protect your legal rights) and you may be pleasantly surprised at the outcome.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">13- Make up for the absence of money with hard work.</span> If you enjoy what you do, investing long hours in your business will often feel like ‘fun’ and you will do it willingly. If you are forced to do something you don’t enjoy too much to bring in income (only allow this for short term spurts) and are required to spend excess time doing it; ensure you carefully manage your stress levels. You may experience burnout before you start making real money or get anywhere in the ventures you are truly passionate about. This is a sure path back to becoming a paid employee all over again.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">14- Know your rights.</span> Having sound knowledge of Commercial Law, especially the Law of Contract and your Countries’ Legislative requirements in as far as business owners are concerned is important to succeed as an entrepreneur. Seeking Legal Counsel for every small aspect concerning the law will bankrupt you in no time. Rather build this skill and knowledge as far as you can before you begin forking out money to pay for it.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">15- Look after your physical, mental and emotional state.</span> If you lose your health, you lose it all. A healthy body, mind and soul (emotions included) are vital to success as a business owner. Try and get some income protector insurance in place as a self-employed person cannot afford to lose income to this possibility. Your gym fee is an important monthly expense and don’t be tempted to compromise on that when finances become tight. Keep grounded in your faith as you will need strength of spirit to survive the ‘jungle’ out there.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">16- Get the balance right. Live life within balance. </span>Even when you are starting out a business without a cent in the bank. Losing your balance and perspective in life will make you poorer in the long run and is never a risk worth taking. Never miss a night’s sleep, meddle with your regular healthy eating and exercise plans. This will break you down and cause you to make irrational, emotional decisions which are never a good thing in business.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">T</span></span>he position of flight attendant remained largely undefined until <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ellen Church</span> entered the aviation industry in 1930. A registered nurse who had taken flying lessons, Church approached<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Steve Stimpson of Boeing Air Transport</span> seeking an airline job, possibly as a pilot. Instead Stimpson and Church created a stewardessing occupation for registered nurses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: courier new; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1-</span>Flight attendants are normally trained in the hub or headquarters city of an airline over a period that may run from six weeks to six months, depending on the country and airline. The main focus of training is safety. One flight attendant is required for every 50 passenger seats on board in the United States, but many airlines have chosen to increase that number.</span><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="color: #000099; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #336666;">Want to become a Flight Attendant and get to Travel around the world?</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #336666;">Delta Airline:</span><span style="font-size: 85%;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: #000099;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.flightcourse.info/" style="color: white;">http://www.flightcourse.info/</a></span><br />
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Information:About.com, United Airlines,Wikipedia</span></span>Carmen Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18408130870013438007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665411515582009694.post-76908942907552463412009-02-17T16:38:00.000-08:002012-11-15T09:41:21.630-08:00How to Come Up With a Business Idea<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97dHHqFf_NUrVsLqbqts_Tjgg_eeRPR8QaQuu0gJdJhacc09cWnbCQtwE89whCXc9LyanPJ_ADFl5ekn7UUo2y4cVxyACHf53obyQnsEQrX4WWfq_3v90Xijiw1FSA5lC9vn2dxDQUiAy/s1600-h/pr21866.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303940775659180434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97dHHqFf_NUrVsLqbqts_Tjgg_eeRPR8QaQuu0gJdJhacc09cWnbCQtwE89whCXc9LyanPJ_ADFl5ekn7UUo2y4cVxyACHf53obyQnsEQrX4WWfq_3v90Xijiw1FSA5lC9vn2dxDQUiAy/s640/pr21866.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="417" /></a> <br />
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<b>Create an idea or product that you believe can be successful. This is easier said than done. Coming up with a viable product or idea is sometimes harder than constructing a business plan. Having a good business plan is important for every entrepreneur, but what if you do not have an idea upon which to build a plan? <br />
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<b>1-Get your creative juices flowing.</b> There are many different ways to accomplish this task. Play a game, read a book, paint a picture, play a sport, etc. The point is, do something that gets you thinking and then focus that energy into creating an idea/concept/product. Do not try to force an idea to occur because this will usually result in bad ideas! Take your time, focus your thought, and create the right product for you. </div>
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<b>2-Know your limits.</b> Determining these factors will help you focus your thought process. For example, if you are interested in computers, but have no education or experience with computers outside of internet surfing or word processing, it will be difficult to create a marketable idea for computer software components. Keep your thought process reasonable. In other words, do not let your imagination run wild. When you become good at creating ideas, then you can let your imagination do some work, but not at first. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Research: Wikihow <br />
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Carmen Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18408130870013438007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665411515582009694.post-1048481889954459292009-02-17T16:07:00.000-08:002012-11-15T09:43:13.224-08:00How To Write a Business Plan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAYmyrtHLlLpA647JvHchN6sABFCwDrARNeyvQpyMQYUtb6GghI0huxkJ2pMvdF4aARzPOn7mL29IWpn_lTAASvJLA-rAKnGU7gRjCs0Z2p1HhZilfHZ7MYVvhH-Hpxlvus68kIlHVp5S/s1600-h/c036210.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="405" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316221623863231842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAYmyrtHLlLpA647JvHchN6sABFCwDrARNeyvQpyMQYUtb6GghI0huxkJ2pMvdF4aARzPOn7mL29IWpn_lTAASvJLA-rAKnGU7gRjCs0Z2p1HhZilfHZ7MYVvhH-Hpxlvus68kIlHVp5S/s640/c036210.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="540" /></a><br />
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<b>1-Put yourself in the investor’s shoes. </b>Ask yourself, “If I were going to invest X amount of dollars into a concept or idea, or even a product, what would I want to know?” Gather as much helpful and credible information as you can. Depending on your product, you may need to search long and hard for relevant information. Most importantly, do not lose heart if finding information, statistics, and graphs is more daunting than you initially anticipated. Your hard work will pay off when a potential investor becomes an actual investor! </div>
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<b>2-Write up a draft for your business plan. </b>At this stage, do not worry about capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. All you need to worry about is putting your ideas down on paper. Write down everything you think you need to compile an effective and efficient business plan. </div>
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Assessment of the Business Environment. Address three points: Who needs you, who competes with you, and why you are able to sustain yourself. Your Economic Environment should detail the prevailing conditions of the labor force, local demand, availability of land, and growth trends in your target area. The Industrial Environment section should detail your competition, their modes of production, their relative power in the market, and a history of altruism. Finally, a Global Environment section should detail the overall global scale of your industry, and detail what is unique about your mode of production that will eventually lead your firm to prevail in the global market.<br />
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Management Plan. In this section you detail how your firm will be managed. This may not reflect the firm's ownership, so be sure to write this section with precision. Split this section in to two points, Labor management and Production management, reflecting your policies regarding people and machines.<br />
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Carmen Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18408130870013438007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665411515582009694.post-64848364376934333482009-01-06T19:07:00.000-08:002012-11-15T09:44:47.248-08:00How to Dress for Success as a Woman<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EVXMXBl9jDkEhRRePw-RN2DysVL6oZTVUguS74S0K0NRMZ3DfHluIrWpzK_vmGl6YIZ_2KcQ03xtN0TLWtusoq5ZSvQjf3QwQ7QF015nDQso33PxkzvYvUI-axVZr72gmZ6P1-O9H8Zb/s1600-h/c030560.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288573100653582402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EVXMXBl9jDkEhRRePw-RN2DysVL6oZTVUguS74S0K0NRMZ3DfHluIrWpzK_vmGl6YIZ_2KcQ03xtN0TLWtusoq5ZSvQjf3QwQ7QF015nDQso33PxkzvYvUI-axVZr72gmZ6P1-O9H8Zb/s640/c030560.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="519" /></a> <br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><b>For women the work arena presents a unique set of challenges; to look professional whilst retaining femininity is hard. Many city women in financial institutions choose pin striped suits and tailored shirts from men’s tailors to fit in within a masculine environment. The right outfit could be the difference between climbing the career ladder and losing your job. Many women struggle to know what is acceptable at work. </b> <br />
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<b>1-</b>Understand that men at work are dressing up to beat the credit crunch. Bespoke tailors report increased sales and there is a feeling that being causal at work translates to casual in your job. The Hedge Fund Dress Down Friday look, has largely been replaced with a return to formal suits and shirts. This is an easy uniform to adopt.<br />
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<b>2-</b>Try wearing a skirt suit. This works really well in any work environment providing the skirt is not too tight. In a more casual workplace separates, skirt and coloured jacket look great too. A dress and jacket also looks good providing the dress is smart enough and not too tight or too short. Think elegance here. Sweater dresses cut to knee length with a toning jacket is another great look for more casual workplaces.<br />
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<b>3-</b>Avoid cleavage displays, midriff tops, informal clothing such as T shirts, beach sandals, and loud “bling” or jewelry Grooming is important, hair should be well cut, clean and not extreme in colour or cuts. Make up should be discrete, wearing makeup has been shown to increase your chances of promotion just don’t overdo it. <br />
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<b>4-</b>Choose colours that flatter' depending on your colouring. Traditional work colours are black (chic), navy (trustworthy), red (dynamic, aggressive), grey (conservative). To venture into hot pinks, oranges and wild prints is far riskier and after all it is your career on the line. <br />
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<b>5-</b>Look at yourself in a long mirror before leaving the house, check clothes are ironed, that there are no ladders in your tights, check shoes are not very high, or are scuffed. Invest in good quality suits and coats and aim to keep them for several years. Beware of buying cheap clothing, cheaper fabrics and cheap jewelry or wearing old fashioned or worn out clothes. If you aspire to be promoted look as if you mean business and are a competent, confident professional. Clothing sends out very powerful messages about who we are, so dress to make a positive impression, dressing for success is a necessary precursor to obtaining it. <br />
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<b>6-</b>Learn what your colour palette' is and what styles suit you. If you don’t know use a personal stylist and find out the best colours to bring out the best in your skin tone and hair colour. Summer brings more challenges, women should ideally buy a smart summer work wardrobe of tailored dresses that will compete effectively with the men sweltering in suits. Invest in a few key outfits that will last a couple of years, linen shift dresses look great, as do linen mix suits providing they are crumple proof. <br />
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<b>7-</b>Comprehend that dressing to impress in the current economic climate should be seen as an essential strategy to getting and keeping your dream job. <br />
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