Have a clear view of what you want your business to achieve and find ways to expand with a unique idea, CEO Kara Goldin writes. Invest in technology, systems and people to help you scale as you grow, and don't dismiss the importance of occasionally stepping back from daily tasks to strategically plan ahead.

To show that you're ready to move up, it's important that your co-workers hear about your achievements and can see your eagerness to take on challenges, Ashira Prossack writes. Showcase your leadership skills and ability to delegate tasks effectively, and focus on the bigger goals of the company beyond your role.

Instead of promoting yourself in networking situations, you should be more interested in the people you're interacting with, both professionally and personally, aiming to build long-term relationships with them, Stephen Aguilar writes. Work on building your reputation by putting yourself out there in the way you want to be perceived, and don't limit yourself to networking at conferences.

Major newsrooms are adding security after a gunman has killed five people at a Maryland newspaper. Some are concerned attacks on newsrooms and journalists will increase.

Even if you don't have the ideal experience for the job you're applying for, show you have the right skills by using your accomplishments to reveal strengths that the job might require, career coach Dawn Graham advises. Learn as much as you can about the industry you want to work in, and get active on social media within that area.

Apply for a new job as soon as you can instead of letting an opening sit there, and do research to know what salary bracket you're in, Amy Elisa Jackson writes. Expand your search into roles that don't list your current job title by searching terms related to your skills and responsibilities.

The hula hoop is still driving world-record attempts and has also inspired a new documentary, "Hula Girl," which features 94-year-old Joan Anderson. She ordered a hula hoop after visiting Australia and introduced it to Wham-O, which popularized it in the US.