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Side hustles have become an increasingly common strategy for people to supplement income from their full-time job or create multiple sources of income by pairing multiple side hustles. Outside of the financial benefits, side hustles can help workers learn new skills, make extra money or pursue a dream outside working hours. No longer a fringe activity but a permanent part of the modern workplace, side hustling brings troubling questions to leaders about their role in allowing or even encouraging their team to pursue side hustles—a term known as intrapreneurship. If you’re a leader at your company, consider the following.  The Rise of the Side Hustle Side hustles continue to grow in popularity because they permit additional financial and professional opportunities that a traditional working schedule simply can’t. Side hustles give people the chance to earn more money, start their own businesses or learn new skills, potentially leading to a salary increase in the future. The econ...

In a culture where busyness is a virtue, prioritizing things that make us happy is treated as self-indulgent and selfish. Nataly Kogan learned the hard way that putting everything before your own needs isn’t sustainable long term.  She combined being CEO of a startup with being constantly present for her daughter. But she was always tired, which made her snappy and impatient. Eventually, she got so burned out that she couldn’t even get out of bed. Now, Kogan helps other people avoid that level of burnout through her company Happier . She runs courses in managing stress and creating joy. She’s also a speaker—you may have seen her TEDx Talk —and the author of The Awesome Human Project . “Your joy is contagious: Your joy is your fuel,” Kogan says. “And I believe your joy is your responsibility to everyone you care about, because I am a better human being when I do things that fuel my energy.” In this episode of SUCCESS Stories , Kogan tells SUCCESS’ Madison Pieper about what self...

Since its birth the world of internet marketing has been a creature that’s refused to be tamed. The landscape of trends, strategies and tactics on the internet have required businesses to be incredibly agile and responsive to what different services websites and platforms can offer them. By 2022, any savvy business with an eye open to the latest trends will have noticed the vast pool of potential customers that could be gained from engaging with social media platforms. In recent years this has been especially the case with Instagram. Business are now using Instagram to promote the stories and messages they want 800 million potential customers to receive. With that said, in order to be competitive in your customer outreach, you need your Instagram to be valuable and distinguished to your future consumers. Content has always been the most valuable aspect of a successful Instagram page, and improving it will boost your audience engagement with your page. Here are 3 tips we have compi...

The Great Resignation provides many employees the opportunity to achieve higher titles and pay, and gives some of the power back to the everyday worker. We often hear about people leaving jobs in high numbers, but many are still happy with their current position and are just looking to relocate closer to family or for a lower cost of living. Moving can be complicated at the best of times, and if you’re looking to change locations but not leave your current job, there are a few things to consider before making a decision.” Listen to this week’s episode of the rich & REGULAR podcast and keep reading for some practical points to factor into your moving plans. Work from anywhere With the increase in remote work over the last couple of years, it can seem like a great idea to move closer to family or start living that nomadic lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. After all, if you don’t need to go into an office every day, why stay in the same old place when you could be out exploring...

If you’re searching for a new job, you know how hard it is to break through the crowd of applicants for every open position. Since many job openings today are listed exclusively online, getting your resume noticed when hundreds — and maybe even thousands — have been submitted for the same job can be a challenge.  One effective way to proceed with a new job search is to bypass those virtual cattle calls altogether and get in front of the HR recruiter or the hiring manager through a referral. Job seekers who get their foot in a company’s door through a referral are four times more likely to be offered a job than those who apply through the company’s website or a job board.  New employees hired through a referral are considered a great return on investment (ROI). Not only do they stay longer and fit in better with the hiring company’s culture but they also save the company a lot in recruiting fees and time spent vetting candidates.  This article will give you the inform...

The process of seeking new job opportunities can be time-consuming and even a bit disheartening, especially if you’ve been at it for a while. Once you find the job opening of your dreams, though, you may have to wait for an offer to come your way or move the process forward yourself by asking the prospective employer for a job.  Since asking for a job can be an intimidating experience for many people, we’ve put together this play-by-play guide on when, where, and how to ask for a job. Whether you’re new to the job market or are looking for a new career trajectory , you can follow the steps outlined below to increase your chances of landing a coveted position.  When should you ask for a job? Finding the right time and place to ask for a job is key. You’ll want to put yourself in situations where it’s easy to interact with hiring managers, human resources (HR) personnel, recruiters, and others who can make hiring decisions or recommend you to someone who has the authority to ...

If you’re in the final stages of interviewing for a new job or have accepted an offer and are working out the compensation details, it’s time to consider if and how to ask for a signing bonus.  Once the exclusive purview of professional athletes and highly paid executives, signing bonuses have become more common as employers vie for top talent and in-demand workers find themselves in the position of deciding between multiple job opportunities at one time. While most negotiable signing bonuses today are offered to skilled workers or those seeking professional jobs, today’s competitive job market has companies offering signing bonuses to teachers, grocery store workers, manufacturing assembly line workers, and truck drivers, to name just a few types of jobs now commanding bonuses.  Like everything related to a job search, though, there are conventions and best practices when it comes to asking for a signing bonus. This article will cover what you need to know before you ask f...

I am so grateful to this week’s guest of SUCCESS Line for sharing their inspiring story. Tara is a mother, wife, real-estate agent, owner of a vegan restaurant and recent graduate of SUCCESS coaching . It hasn’t been an easy road to attain the success she has today, and she is now eager to help others find the light at the end of the tunnel.  She is faced with a wonderful conundrum: “I have phenomenal opportunities, but what is going to me toward my goal, away from my day-to-day business responsibilities and into broader change?” Many entrepreneurs reach this state in their career. They are ready to move to a bigger stage but first have to let go of some of their current responsibilities. My first question to Tara, and to any of you in the same position, is simply, “What is holding you back? What is stopping you from forging a path forward and reaching new heights?”  We all have stories that keep us stuck , but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you are ready to unpack y...

Letters of recommendation can be valuable assets for aspiring undergraduate and graduate students, new job seekers, and even employees looking to move up in their organization.  However, you’ll not only need to determine who to ask — spoiler alert: Your BFF’s mother is not a good reference unless she was also your college professor or you interned at her company — but you also need to establish how and when to ask them. Understanding recommendation letter etiquette will go a long way in helping you procure the kind of correspondence that will impress college admission boards or potential employers.  This article will explain what you need to know to ask for and receive those great letters of recommendation.  Benefits of having a letter of recommendation Letters of recommendation are the status quo when it comes to college admissions, particularly for those applying to a graduate or professional school. However, for work-related opportunities, you might think that lett...