Really I do not have any problem with people needing to take a break to get lunch or use the bathroom, or anything else. However if only the whole thing was not left to so much guess work.

By leaving a sign saying back in 20 minutes it really does not tell me anything. It could mean you left 18 minutes ago and you are nearly back. Or it could mean that you left just 2 minutes ago and I have plenty of time to go and do something else.

These sort of signs could be much better if they were left with some more information, I don’t mean, that I want to know where or what you are doing, but maybe some indication of when you are going to be back. So a message like Returning at 1:00pm is going to be much more useful then a message that says back in 20 minutes.

I know this is a small thing, but it is something that so many people probably don’t think about when putting these signs on the front of their business. It is no more difficult to write an actual time then a guess at the length of time you will be gone. However it makes it much more useful for your customers knowing if they should wait or come back.

The other side of this is stores that put a back in 5 minute’s sign up, of course 5 minutes most people are happy to wait, however 15 minutes later there is still no sign of someone and you just do not know how long you are going to be expected to wait. Give you business a thought, the whole idea of a business is to sell products to customers. If they are being left hanging not knowing when you will be back, what chance do you have of them actually waiting.

With the currant financial climate that is affecting businesses in many different area’s in different ways it is almost more important to keep an up to date resume handy. Not so much because you want to use it, but more in case you don’t have a choice but to use it. You could be laid off, or the company could close down, so being prepared can be a very important thing.

The other possible reason for needing an up to date resume, is where there is potential for internal advancement. Many companies do prefer to employee to certain positions people from internal to the company. While application requirements can vary it is often worth submitting a resume with even internal applications. Even though the company does know what you do for them, it can add that little bit extra professionalism.

Finally when you are working for yourself, you may be thinking you do not need a resume. Working in your own business though can be a place you need your own resume, or at least a form of a resume. The reason being that depending upon your goals providing a resume for yourself can be an advantage. For seeking finance or even partners in a business you will find that being able to show your own career path, and achievements you have made can be an important part of this process especailly in a new business.

Keeping your resume up to date should not be a long arduous process. If anything it should be something that takes 15-30 minutes every 5 or 6 months. In reality that things that you need to look at, when you are updating is really just adding and updating the current position that you are working in. Adding achievements, new parts of the job you fulfill, and any new details about this job. While also removing details that are not so relevant any more.

So there are many reasons to keep your resume up to date, besides looking for another position while still working for a different employer. So just keep this in mind and set aside that 15-30 minutes every 5 or 6 months. Let me know in the comments, below when you last needed your resume unexpectedly.

“This may be slow, but it makes me dough”

What makes this sticker more ideal was the other sticker that read “Speed Limited 49km/h”. Which means in some places it is really quite slow, and would be very much noticed.

However i think that this bumper sticker also makes a very good point in business. Taking the slower course in business often means that you eventually get to a point of making money. Which even though it is slower is does happen eventually.

While the same can still be said for taking the fast path to making money. Often the quicker you try to build the income the more chance it has of failing quicker. But just as when you are driving which this post initiated from the faster you go, the more chance you have of running into problems.

Taking a slow more even approach to building a business, and an income stream, can often create a much more solid and long term business. Where taking the fast approach can often see you speeding towards one potential income, only to hit a road block forget about it and have to start speeding after another.

Really the most suffering from speeding after income source after income source and continually having to keep changing course, is you. You end up wearing yourself out, every time, trying to get to a certain point and not able to maintain the energy, which is often where the quick approach loses.

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Well after a little deliberation with myself i decided this was maybe not the best idea after all. To restrict the information to definite area’s of the site. So i have made the change to the blog style site. I hope to still be able to provide a wide range of business information and i think that this  format may even lead itself to a wider range of information. But also make it easier to share shorter quick tips, and snippits of information as opposed to more detailed information all the time.

In the coming days and weeks initially i am going to be looking to provide some information specifically about business planning. However after this, anything could be possible. So keep your eyes on the site to see what is happening and what is up and coming. But more importantly please feel free to make suggestions, if there is something specific you want to see some more information about. You can leave a comment below, send a Reply @no_fixed_office on twitter, or send a message on the contact page.

I look forward to seeing your comments and connecting with you all.