It seems that these days computers can do it all. Not only do they process massive amounts of data at lightning speed, but they are starting to exhibit more human-like features. Having a unit like Amazon’s Alexa in your home can make you feel like that uncanny valley feeling. The other day I told it Alexa I graduated and she…
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You know the saying “choose a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life?” Yeah, that doesn’t seem to ring true in most cases. No matter how much you love your job, there will always be days that you are stressed or anxious. When it comes to working, the goal is to have more good days…
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You may love your job enough that you don’t factor money into the equation, but it’s no secret that the real reason most of us go to work is to get paid. Starting a new job and negotiating salary or trying to get a raise at your current job can be a daunting task, but you will be much happier…
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You are speaking with a client or customer and suddenly the conversation turns sour. They are curt, flippant and aggressive. You try and keep the discussion track but it seems like you have lost control of the situation. How do you bounce back when it seems like a bridge is starting to burn right before your eyes? A difficult customer…
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A personal and professional brand is more than a company logo and the font of the sign. A brand establishes what your company stands for, what your customers can expect, and what people think of when they hear your company name. Building your brand will give you more exposure in the community and possibly nationwide. A huge part of branding…
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Every year, we make new goals in hopes that we will follow through all the way until December. Some goals we manage to integrate into our lives, while others we give our best shot but they don’t seem to pan out. Most goals that we make are for our personal lives, but what about committing to improving our work life…
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Trying to find gifts for people in your life can be stressful, especially if you aren’t very close with them in the first place. This holiday season, sometimes the best thing that you can get someone is an item that will help in their everyday routine and can help them be more productive. Whether you are shopping for your coworkers,…
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How to Stay Motivated at Work Let’s face it, some days are better than others. Maybe after your third cup of coffee, you still can’t find the energy to focus on the task at hand. You can’t be the office superhero every day, and sometimes it is easier to daydream about the beach than read financial spreadsheets. But, the work…
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Leader and boss are not synonymous with each other. When in a management position, you want to inspire employees to be willing to follow you, not force them to do your bidding. Leadership positions come with a unique set of challenges that will allow managers to grow and change with time. While people put in positions are usually the best…
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The laws of regular business growth are completely different than the laws of profitable business growth. The laws of regular business growth are centered in traffic and conversions while the laws of profitable growth are centered in math and science. Here is the math you should know in order calculate Lifetime Value (LTV or Customer Lifetime Value/CLV). This is the most…
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