Communication. Productivity. Success.
Gossip hurts. Whether you are the gossiper, or the gossipee, gossip is damaging. Gossip has been on my mind this week. Two different podcasts I listen to aired episodes about gossip. While preparing a presentation on positive communication, I remembered a time I was deeply hurt by gossip—from someone I trusted. And, sadly, I remembered […]
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If you’ve recently leased or bought new space for your business, you’ll want to make sure that all the important details are addressed before opening your doors to the public. Certain professionals can assist you with getting your commercial setting in order and ensuring safer conditions for your employees and customers. Hiring these four professionals […]
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Running a business from your home, even if it’s a solo business, doesn’t mean you don’t need insurance. While some homeowner’s insurance policies may offer limited coverage for home-based businesses, not all do. And these policies don’t cover everything a small business needs. If you run a business from your home, you need to be […]
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Holidays are the perfect occasion to connect with your customers, build engagement, and drive sales. When planning your 2019 small business marketing, timing is everything. Whether capitalizing on a major shopping holiday or a fun lighthearted event, there are many dates to keep track of and a marketing calendar is the tool to help you. […]
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It’s that time of year when we begin to turn our attention from celebrating the holidays to planning our success in the new year. There are many things you can do to boost your success next year. One of my favorite things to do is read. Not only have I always learned a lot from […]
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Business comfort is without a doubt a big deal. An uncomfortable business will hardly be welcoming to customers and clients. If you own a business, maintaining optimal comfort 12 months out of the year should always be among your biggest priorities. Comfortable customers and clients tend to be happy ones. They frequently reward businesses with […]
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Entrepreneurship can be a challenging life. Many entrepreneurs, especially those just starting out, often work alone. While being your own boss is often one of the chief attractions of entrepreneurship, every entrepreneur needs some support to help them on their path to success. Having a support network can not only keep from feeling (and being) […]
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While many of the largest businesses have separate sales and marketing departments, even those businesses often fail to understand the vast difference between the two. In some cases, even sales and marketing departments themselves can misunderstand their own roles. This can lead to a number of conflicts and headaches, not to mention a failure of […]
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Working in a pleasant and chic environment can be all the more enjoyable. If you want to strengthen your office’s productivity levels, you should emphasize the value of an amazing layout. Your office’s interior design scheme matters a lot more than you may even know. Fortunately, designing a fashionable office space is actually pretty simple. […]
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Email marketing is an essential component of today’s business marketing strategies. This is one area where a DIY is a supremely bad idea. Sending your marketing emails from your own email address, whether to save money or just because you think it’s easier, is a no. You can end up losing your email provider, and […]
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