Small but perfectly formed, the Maltese island of Gozo has plenty of historical and natural treasures to fill a long weekend and more. And its diminutive, Manhattan-equalling size ensures that getting from one to another, whether by foot, bicycle, taxi or public bus, is breeze. The stone arch at Wied il-Mielaħ on Gozo’s northwest coast Continue Reading
I Became a Web Developer Despite Others Telling Me I Couldn’t
You can’t be a programmer. You’re too creative.” Christine Beaubrun, a web developer at Crew, heard this from two different people when she first contemplated a career in tech. After spending a few years in the hospitality industry, Beaubrun didn’t feel satisfied with her career and decided to return to what she knew—art. It’s always Continue Reading
5 Marketing Secrets That Will Help Your Resume Get Noticed
Are you sending out one job application after another, but not hearing back? A lackluster resume may be the culprit. As you’ve probably already heard, you’ve got about six seconds to catch someone’s eye (or be passed over), so having a resume that packs a punch and tells a great story quickly is key. Not Continue Reading
Your 5-Minute Checklist for Submitting a Perfect Job Application
A few years ago, I was submitting my materials for a marketing position I was particularly excited about. I’d researched the agency, tailored my resume, and written an attention-grabbing cover letter. So, I finally took a deep breath, pressed “send,” and was prepared to spend the next few weeks compulsively checking my inbox. Then I saw Continue Reading
10 Must-Reads for Aspiring Small Business Owners
Today is Small Business Saturday, a day first observed in 2010 to support and celebrate small businesses in the aftermath of the mega-shopping event that is Black Friday. And if you find yourself not just shopping, but thinking about a small business of your own, we’re here to support you! Whether you’ve dreamed about leaving your gig Continue Reading
Writing a Business Plan? 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid
You’ve got a winning business idea. You’re excited, inspired, and poised to take the plunge (congratulations, by the way!). Next step: write a business plan. Unfortunately, Googling “writing a business plan” yields an intimidating 99,600,000 results. There’s an abundance of tips on how to craft executive summaries, marketing plans, and projections. While these are all fundamental Continue Reading
The Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Business Card
People always talk about how crucial business cards are (even in the digital age), but have you ever wondered what tiny differences separate a nice business card from a totally killer one? The infographic below gives you everthing you could possibly need to know to become the person with the best business cards in the room.
Best tips for free camping in New Zealand
With diverse scenery packed into a compact country, New Zealand is a brilliant destination for a road-tripping adventure with family or friends. There are plenty of roads detouring to spectacular and remote locations where for free camping opportunities abound. Of course, your respect and care for New Zealand’s beaches, forests and waterways will also guarantee Continue Reading
I’m a Product and UX Designer—Here’s How I Broke Into My Field
Mary Curtis has always loved being creative. As a kid, she took dance lessons, and when she was a teen, she got her first DSLR camera and dove into photography. She signed up for a 2D art class her junior year of high school and liked it so much that she took it again senior Continue Reading
Want to Start a Food Business? Read These Books
Summer is the season of reading lists. And while there are plenty of great ones recommending beach books and light fiction fare, if you’re thinking of starting a food business, you probably want to be a little more productive with your free time. Enter my summer reading list for the food entrepreneur to-be. These books—ranging from Continue Reading