Can you negotiate your salary? Career guru Darwin Rivers replies to a query by AJ.

QUESTION FROM AJ:

Sir Darwin I am actively seeking a change of employment nowadays and I have already been into several job offers. My problem is that most of the time, my salary expectations are not being met by my prospective employers. Can you give me some useful tips on how to properly negotiate a starting salary?

The recent economic meltdown in the U.S. has created an influx of entrepreneurs and those launching small businesses — many of whom are working out of their basement, spare bedroom, or the corner of their dining room.

But being a small business owner — especially a work at home small business owner — has its challenges. Among these are distractions, isolation, burnout, inability to unplug, guilt over lack of family time, and of course, the call of the kitchen, Oprah, or FarmVille.

If you’re struggling with one or more of these challenges — or the initial excitement of being your own boss has waned, try these tips for self-motivation to keep you and your business moving forward.

Contributed by Darwin Rivers

Albert a good friend of mine recently shared to me his career situation. He has been working for almost a decade now and he said he is slowly becoming demotivated at work BUT the strange thing is he cannot pinpoint what is causing his demotivation.

I would like to share to you all an article written by Cath Dunkun. In this article she wrote about the 10 Types of sources of Demotivation and how YOU can recover.

Online schools are now rising in popularity, owing to the numerous benefits students can get by pursuing their degrees from these. Each school has something different to offer, which is why different students also have their own idea on which of these are the best online schools. This article takes a look at some of the factors you will want to take into consideration in selecting which of the best online schools you should go into.

Accreditation. The best online schools have received accreditation. Choosing to get your degree from an unaccredited online school can have serious consequences in the future, as some employers will refuse to acknowledge your degree. Its also a good idea to check what the school’s reputation is in the industry, since the school of your choice may be regarded poorly or highly by potential employers, which can then affect your chances of getting hired.