‘Motivation’ Category

Research, Rehearse & Respond: Preparing for an Interview

Research, Rehearse & Respond: Preparing for an Interview

Contributed by Eva Benoit  You’ve put together a concise but comprehensive resume, gone through the application process, and garnered interest from several employers. One of them emails wanting to interview you later in the week so you set up the appointment, write down its date and time, and start preparing for a meeting that could […]

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New Book: Things They Won’t Teach In Business School

New Book: Things They Won’t Teach In Business School

New book release from P.E.R.K. Consulting founder and president, Andrena Sawyer!  So, you want to be an entrepreneur? There’s bad news and good news. The bad news is that it may not be at all like what you see on social media—the serene photos on the beach, instafame, and the perfect work/life balance. The truth […]

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Launch Your Project in 20 Minutes

Launch Your Project in 20 Minutes

I ran across a friend who’s been dreaming about starting his business for years … and he feels stuck. Like many people who want to start a business, write a book or a blog, or launch some other kind of creative or entrepreneurial venture … he’s stuck in overwhelm, indecision, inaction. I’m going to share […]

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P.E.R.K. President Named Among PG County 40 Under 40

P.E.R.K. President Named Among PG County 40 Under 40

P.E.R.K. Consulting President, Andrena Sawyer, was presented with the prestigious Forty Under 40 Award on June 6th 2018, presented by Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund, for exceptional contributions in business. Forty Under 40 Information: Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund’s (PGCSIF) flagship initiative, recognizes top talent in the County in the areas of arts and […]

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Invest in their Employees

5 Ways Nonprofits Can Invest in their Employees

Contributed by Catherine Townes Nonprofits often get a bad rap for not being competitive with the public sector. We have a stereotype of offering lower salaries and more than full-time schedules, all with little thanks. “But it’s the mission that matters!” we often say. True, but like it or not, more than half of millennials […]

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