The other day someone mentioned that every person these days who studied Public Relations start their own PR consultancy. This probably is true, it feels like every second PR students feels that they one day will have their own consultancy.
I also would like to work for myself one day, who would not, especially when you want to start with a family. It would be nice to have more flexible hours, especially in the days we are living in. We hardly get time for ourselves anymore, when we add the hours that we sit in traffic, even less. That is probably the main reason I want to start my own thing, apart from the excitement, the money and all that other extras. But I would like to be able to cut out that morning and afternoon traffic. That does not mean that I would not work during those times, I would just do it at home and go into the office a little bit later.
The most important thing when starting a business is motivation, working hard and obviously a creative idea. I am definitely not just going to start another PR consultancy. Luckily for us, the PR course we are taking opens so many doors for us. We do not have to stick only to PR. So watch this space, this girl is going places...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
If I were the boss...
If I were the boss...
- I would create a fun environment where employees are not afraid to share ideas
- I would have and encourage a sense of humour
- I would give everyone something on Valentine’s Day as well as on their Birthdays to make them feel special and show that I care
- I would not pick sides
- I would not have favourites
- I would listen to what everyone has to say and try and be available at all times if anyone needs my help
- I would allow Facebook
- I would never just shot down ideas without explaining why, or belittle someone
- I would value honesty, integrity, creativity, and employees who go that extra mile
- I would have no time for dishonesty, laziness or employees going behind my back
- I would leave my problems and bad moods at home
- I would respect my employees
- I would expect employees to respect me
- I would realise that employees are people too, and make mistakes, but will expect of them to be honest about it and try their best to fix it
On a lighter note
- I would sleep late every once in a while
- I would take a Monday off once in a while
- I would not go to work on my Birthday
- I would take lunch more than an hour and not feel guilty
- I would come in a bit later and work a bit later (my own hours)
- I would take "goodie bags" for all my friends after events
- I would take leave when I feel like it
- I would create a fun environment where employees are not afraid to share ideas
- I would have and encourage a sense of humour
- I would give everyone something on Valentine’s Day as well as on their Birthdays to make them feel special and show that I care
- I would not pick sides
- I would not have favourites
- I would listen to what everyone has to say and try and be available at all times if anyone needs my help
- I would allow Facebook
- I would never just shot down ideas without explaining why, or belittle someone
- I would value honesty, integrity, creativity, and employees who go that extra mile
- I would have no time for dishonesty, laziness or employees going behind my back
- I would leave my problems and bad moods at home
- I would respect my employees
- I would expect employees to respect me
- I would realise that employees are people too, and make mistakes, but will expect of them to be honest about it and try their best to fix it
On a lighter note
- I would sleep late every once in a while
- I would take a Monday off once in a while
- I would not go to work on my Birthday
- I would take lunch more than an hour and not feel guilty
- I would come in a bit later and work a bit later (my own hours)
- I would take "goodie bags" for all my friends after events
- I would take leave when I feel like it
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