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The November 2017 Elections & The Learning Experience They Provided Every Entrepreneur

Summary: “Explore valuable entrepreneurial insights from the November 2017 elections, regardless of political affiliation. Delve into lessons on brand...

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How To Grow Your Business' Bottom Line With This Straightforward Task

2017 was jam packed with a variety of new methods, theories and tools for spreading the word about a...

How to Stop Personal and Professional Harassment
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Are You being Harassed Personally or Professionally? 6 Ways To Make It Stop

Summary: “Discover six effective strategies to stop harassment, whether personal or professional, as highlighted in this insightful article from...

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Want to Rock Your Career? A New Book Suggests Avoiding All Work & No Play

Summary: “Unlock career success by embracing unconventional wisdom from the book ‘A Mind at Play,’ as discussed in this...

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Is Your Executive Presence Taking Away From the Talent of Those Around You?

Summary: “Inciting thought on leadership, this article explores Liz Wiseman’s insights from ‘Multipliers’ regarding executive presence and its impact...

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How to Know if Your Stress Is Business or Personal

Summary: The article discusses the distinction between business-related and personal stress and the role of executive coaching in addressing...

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1 Thing You Already Do Every Day That Can Make You More Productive

Summary: Standing desks can enhance cognitive skills, according to a study, suggesting benefits for problem-solving and memory. With prolonged...

Gold Star
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How Small Businesses Land Superstar Clients

Summary: The article explores strategies for small businesses to attract superstar clients by defining their ideal client profile. It...

Survey
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Build Brand Awareness With A Survey

Summary: The article highlights the effectiveness of surveys in boosting brand awareness and attracting media attention. It emphasizes the...

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eBooks: The New Darlings of Small-Business Branding

Summary: The article discusses the growing importance of eBooks in small-business branding despite confusion among owners about their role....

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Using QR Codes For Small Business Marketing

Summary: The article explores the innovative use of QR codes in small business marketing, focusing on the success story...

Persuasion
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'Ruby Sparks' Reminded Me That Persuasion Marketing Sucks

Summary: The article critiques persuasion marketing through the lens of the film “Ruby Sparks,” advocating for a shift towards...

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Why Your Personal Brand Wants You to Take Time Off

Summary: The article underscores the importance of taking time off for personal branding, drawing insights from a conference experience....

Strategic offsites
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Could Your Small Business Benefit From a Strategic Off-Site This Summer?

Summary: The article explores the benefits of strategic off-sites for small businesses during the summer. It highlights the advantages...

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Bust Your Bad Small Business Eating Habits

Summary: The article addresses common bad eating habits among small business owners and offers solutions to bust them. It...

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Use SlideShare To Tell Your Small Business Story

Summary: This article highlights the potential of SlideShare as a valuable tool for small businesses to tell their stories...

Listen Ear
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How to Craft a Small Business Sound Bite

Summary: This article emphasizes the significance of crafting compelling sound bites for small businesses to effectively convey their messages....

Web design woes
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How To Work With A Website Designer

Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of effectively collaborating with website designers for small businesses. It addresses common pitfalls...

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3 Bad Small Business Clients And When To Fire Them

Summary: The article highlights three types of problematic clients that small businesses may encounter and provides guidance on when...

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Interviewed on the Street.com

I was just recently interviewed on the Street.com on how to keep your sales staff motivated.  It’s not all...

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