The b5media Business Channel bloggers came together to colloborate on the question of experience – Does it really matter? Check out their thoughts on the question – “Does Experience Matter?:
Susan Gunelius from Brandcurve, shares a montage of Mac vs. PC commercials demonstrating relationship and experiential branding at work. Experience counts for a lot when it comes to brand loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing. Mac customers have great experiences with the brand and they become loyal, vocal brand advocates.
At Slacker Manager, Phil and David tackle the question head on by going to their readers for feedback. Who would you hire? Someone with …read more

Here is another installment of our my series Around the Business Channel here at b5media. Tonight I am featuring Contract Worker, written by Rico Mossesgeld. Contract Worker will show you why Freelancing isn’t just another “F-word”. In this challenging economy if you are looking for an opportunity to make money while you are in the midst of a job search, Freelancing my be an option to consider.
Take a moment to visit Contract Worker and leave a comment. Here are a few posts for you to review:
Why the Freelance Writing Market May Be Bigger Than You Think
So Just How Important IS …read more

Graduation season is upon us again and like many speeches articulate, graduation is not an ending, it’s a beginning. A new beginning for young and old who find themselves in the employment line after turning the tassel. The Business Channel bloggers have come together for theme day – New Beginnings in a Challenging Economy.
Jean at Small Business Boomer refers us to Barbara Kingsolver who writes about Your Money or Your Life. In this challenging economy, Barabara recommends, “The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. The most you can do …read more

The Great Blog Off begins in 3 Days!
To celebrate the summer solstice (occurring this year on June 20, the first time since 1975 that it hasn’t occurred on June 21), Interview Chatter and the Business Channel, together with the Entertainment Channel, are participating in The Great Blog Off.
The Great Blog Off is an opportunity to do something good. The Business Channel will be supporting Accion International as our charity for the Great Blog Off. The mission of Accion is:
To give people the tools they need to work their way out of poverty. By providing microloans, business training and other financial …read more

Here is another installment in my series Around the Business Channel. Accounting Solver is our blog focused on cash and accounting matters. I know cash is near and dear to your heart as an employee, employer or job seeker. Accounting Solver is a blog for non-math majors, accounting for non-accountants, and a resource for all who need assistance in understanding words like accounts payable, accounts receivables, balance sheets, subprime, assets, revenue, cash flow, and the list goes on. And by the way, if you are interested in Solving the World’s Problems, that is another great reason to visit Accounting …read more

Tucson, AZ!! That was the correct answer to my silly game, “Where in the world is Darlene?” Jennifer Fuller from Small Business Boomer won the contest! It was an easy contest, and I finally get to give a way a prize. My favorite book by Ron Fry, 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions. Jennifer, thank you for playing with me while I am traveling (yes, I am sitting in the airport waiting for my flight home). I am excited to send you the book. Please send me an email with your mailing address and I will have the …read more

Degree or no degree, that is a question? Do you have an MBA? Are you pursuing and MBA? Should you pursue an MBA? Recently I found a post on BizLevity, one of our newer blogs here at the Business Channel, MBA No Guarantee of Success, Pace University Says. I am not attempting to discredit this survey done by Pace University, but it boggles my mind when I hear things like this. Ok, so many of the successful CEO’s don’t have an MBA. Is that the reason you shouldn’t get one? My life experience has taught me that education opens doors. …read more

Well, first to my regular readers, I am on the road, traveling. I am taking a much needed vacation. The beauty of this vacation is that I am spending time with my family, my extended family. We have gathered to celebrate my uncle’s 70th birthday. So, I have driven, flown for hours and finally landed. Actually yesterday was the big travel day. I am in another time zone and last night, I felt like I had been hit by a mack truck!! Not to fear, I am alive and well and plugged back in. So, where in the world is …read more

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What did you want to be when you grow up? I know this is a familiar question. Either you were asked the question when you were a kid, or you have asked some kid the question. Either way, it’s a great question. So in honor of Take Your Daughter and Son to Work Day coming up on April 24th, I am asking the question. Every comment you leave on my blog this month will be an entry into our Channel wide contest. C’mon, scroll down and share your …read more

In honor of Take Your Daughter and Son To Work Day, coming up on April 24th, we are having a contest Around The Business Channel. In order for our contest to be a success, we need you and your children to join us this month. What’s in it for you? Money, money, money!! Money! (Sorry, I miss The Apprentice already). Actually the winner will be determined by votes. The best comment we receive across the Business Channel will win. The prize: $25 gift card to Barnes and Nobles.
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From April 1 …read more