Monthly Archives: February 2019

3 Benefits of becoming a massage therapist

February 4, 2019 By in Beauty, Freelancing/Self-employed Tags: , , , , , , 13 Comments

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If you are still thinking of what career to pursue, you may want to consider becoming a massage therapist. It is becoming very high in demand, especially with the discovery of the benefits of massage therapy. People do not only get massages to pamper themselves, but to also treat other ailments.

 

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It also does not take too long to become a certified massage therapist, with some training taking less than a year. Aside from that, there are also plenty of work opportunities for those who are considering this field. Take a look at the list below for some of the benefits of becoming a massage therapist.

 

  1. It is a rewarding career

     One of the best things about being a massage therapist is being able to help your client. Whatever setting you are working on, whether it’s in a clinic or in a spa, you know that you are doing something to improve the wellbeing of your client. Most people experience stress almost every day, and getting a massage is the perfect way to relieve that stress. Some are even able to build a good relationship with their clients, and they can see just how their massage sessions can help their clients to not think of their worries and just enjoy and pamper themselves.

 

  1. There are a lot of work opportunities, or you can be your own boss

    There are so many places that may require a massage therapist. You can choose to be in a healthcare setting and work with chiropractors, nurses, or even in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. If you are not looking for work in a healthcare setting, you can also choose recreational facilities like hotels or spas. You can even go on a cruise ship and enjoy traveling while earning money. Or, you can also set up your own business. All you need is a massage table and proper training and you can already start earning money! Just make sure that you get an accredited massage course, like those from Dave Taylor Training, so you can be assured that you are receiving the best training possible. You can even choose to specialize in certain types of massages, like sports massage in order to cater to more specific clients.

 

  1. You can set your own hours

    If you are the type of employee who does not like to keep regular hours, this type of work is perfect for you, especially if you choose to build your own business and become a solo practitioner. You can have the choice of working only during the time you want. For example, you prefer to work at weekends only, or during the evenings. These can all be done as a massage therapist. Of course, you need to make sure that you have a steady stream of clients so that you can enjoy more free time. That way, all your clients need to do is set up an appointment with you. You can choose to have your own space or you can go to their homes and service them there.

 

How my first job at 18 taught me to be a boss

February 3, 2019 By in Freelancing/Self-employed Tags: , , , , , 23 Comments

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I got a job in a retail bank as a customer service when I was 18 years old. It was my first job. I got a 3 months contract with this bank that cannot named for many reasons. It was an internship sort of contract. Part of the requirements of my Bsc Accounting Degree at the university. I remember the experience being hard at first for me as a teenager. It was my first job, so understandably I found it a bit difficult waking up extra early every morning for 3 months to be at my desk ready for customers by 8am.

This job was nothing I taught it would be when I daydreamed about it many years ago. I saw myself working somewhere fun and far away. I thought of jobs like ski chalet jobs, and working as a life guard on a beautiful beach. But my reality was far from that. Having said that, it was a fun role. I enjoyed the experience and all it taught me.

 

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Here are some things I took away with me –

 

The early bird catches the worm

I learnt the importance of being punctual for every job. I also learnt the importance grabbing every business opportunity that comes my way. With this job, opportunities came in form of customers wanting to open accounts but were unsure of which account to go for, and so on. I have taken this life lesson away with me to the self – employment world, and it helps me stay on top of my game. Being on time and making the most of the opportunities that come my way have helped my business.

 

Be professional

My manager taught me the importance of being professional and I carried took those life lessons with me. Staying professional and being myself at various workplace have saved my sanity and job. I always remember to stay professional even now that I work for myself. And I think it is more important to be professional when you run your own business or work for yourself as it is easy to cross the line with clients and business associates.

 

Dress to impress

My customer service role didn’t really teach me to dress to impress. I had that in me long before starting my first job. But it kind of reminded me of the importance of looking your best when on the job.

 

These are some of the life lessons I took away with me from my first job as a young shy 18-year-old. What did you take away from yours?

 

 

4 Tips to stocking a medical facility with pertinent supplies

February 1, 2019 By in Lifestyle Tags: , Leave a comment

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A medical facility should offer safe health solutions. While considering opening the center, the health practitioners should ensure that they adhere to the rules put across by the local authorities and that the environment offers a safe condition for the patients.

Besides the patients, one factor that you should consider is to have a safe drug environment, which forms part of our discussion today.

With a great facility, patients and the government altogether, feel safe when visiting your premise. Therefore, as a competent medical officer, what stocking methods do you use?

 

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Here are four topics you should consider during stocking.

 

  1. Hire a stocking supervisor

For those who experience dealing with medicine, you understand that hiring a person in charge of taking inventory is the way to go. If you leave that department open, such that many people can do that stock taking, it poses some danger.

Thus, if you hire one person to do the stock taking, he or she will remain organized. He or she will also ensure that the storage area remains clean for the safety of all the supplies.

It also benefits the owner of the business since the individual knows the best supplier for the

specific items and the process of ordering new inventory.

 

  1. Rely on a constant supplier

You may not see the hurt in relying on many firms to do the supplies for you. However, risk comes in when you are ordering from different companies. You see, in business, the partnership is vital because you are sure that you will maintain consistency in the standard of the supplies.

Inviting new companies will only be an option if your previous supplier does not have the items you require.

Ensure, on the hand, that the supplier you employ does the delivery in time, especially during emergencies (like in the instance of an outbreak). By the way, it would be easy to contact a reliable supplier, such as Kemper Medical, in case you notice any damages in the order.

 

  1. Remain organized

The fact that you remain systematic in the supplies department leads to a positive impact even when it comes to finances. Let us take, for instance, a situation where the employees within a facility cannot find where you placed the gloves.

He or she will report that there are no gloves within the premises whereas the problem lied in the fact that you did not organize the area well.

So that you can avoid ordering items when unnecessary, ask the supervisor to arrange everything properly. Label disposable items in one place and use clear boxes to store vital items to reduce the time used in looking for them, and clean the storage area at all times.

 

  1. A digital inventory system

Conventionally, the problem that hit most medical facilities is this one right here: a manual inventory system. Typically, the inventory had to do everything manually, which was cumbersome for the department.

With the introduction of the digital inventory system, everything is now accessible. The process of taking stocks is now natural and does not consume much time.

Medical practitioners can record all the items in stock by using a scanner. Therefore, you can know whether a particular stock is available, and the numbers available, and if you require to order a new one.

 

Conclusion

You should be keen on where you store the various articles. The most effective way to ensure that is to designate a place for similar items. Keep unrelated items in separate corners to avoid confusion.

Additionally, avoid overstocking or under stocking. Some drugs usually expire if they stay in the store for too long, which is bad for business.

 

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