Kroger Facebook scam: Food giveaway contest is a hoax

Kroger says Christmas food giveaway contest is a hoax USA TODAY Published 9:23 AM EST Dec 25, 2019 FILE – In this June 15, 2017,...

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Visiting My Schizoaffective Friend After His Forced Psychiatric Stay

Daniel is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. After a recent forced psychiatric stay, he sent me an email describing his loss…

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Top States for Women to Retire

A beautiful senior African-American woman in her 70s wearing sunglasses and a wide brim hat on a sunny day. She…

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Anatomy of a virtual office

Now that you’re working from home 95 percent of the time, the corner of your family room may no longer…

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A SBSK Update (2020 is Changing Us)

This year has left an impact on all of us. As 2020 winds down, Alyssa and I want to share…

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Project Management Tools to Keep Your Remote Team on Track

Now that you’re working with your teams remotely, project management tools are more important than ever. Each takes a different…

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Cyber Smarts

Five ways to protect yourself from hackers by Mindy Charski You’re not the US government or a global corporation, but that…

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Gabby’s Great Adventure (Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome)

Gabby is diagnosed with neonatal progeroid syndrome, a condition so rare that doctors did not know what to expect. Her…

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What White Women Can Do to Advance Women of Color

by Trudy Bourgeois   White women are the biggest beneficiaries of affirmative action, and they haven’t acknowledged it. Organizations have…

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Hope for John Hudson (Research Developments for Epidermolysis Bullosa)

John Hudson is diagnosed with Epidermolysis Bullosa and has spent his entire life covered in painful wounds. Recently, he participated…

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Turning Passion Into Purpose

Power Suit: Kathleen Wilson-Thompson A desire to look out for the interests of others led Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to her calling…

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Adaptability and Stability: Changing and Maintaining Traditions, Rituals, and Routines During a COVID-19 Holiday Season

Image Source: by K Kohel in Canva Traditions, rituals, and routines are good for all of us. They contribute to…

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Ready, Set, Soar

Cofounder Milena Berry’s PowerToFly helps top companies, from tech start-ups to the Fortune 500, connect with talented women By Kimberly…

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How to Navigate Your Career

Sponsors add value to your career in a deeper way than mentors. Here’s how to find the right person. By…

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Life as an Adult with Ichthyosis (Carly Findlay’s Story)

Carly Findlay is diagnosed with ichthyosis. She views disability as an important part of her identity and wants others to…

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Antonio’s Awesome Autistic Life

Antonio is autistic and known for his joyful energy. He loves to make new friends and is currently learning skills…

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chiantihill

A year ago I was busy thinking about a Word Of The Year (WOTY) to define my personal tempo for 2020.  I eventually chose the...

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8 Reasons You're Not Getting Your Best Sleep

We all know that good sleep is crucial for our overall health and well-being. Yet, many of us suffer from poor sleep quality, which results...

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After the Hospital: Recovering in a Skilled Nursing Facility

Whether from illness or injury, the chances of ending up in the hospital increases with age. A Center for Disease Control report showed that in...

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3 Reasons to Stand and Stretch Right Now

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 33% of the global population, including seniors, suffer from musculoskeletal conditions. One in two older adults in...

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Renewed Hope, Yes I Can, Yes I Will

So here we are! 2021! The dreaded 2020 is finally behind us. And even though we are not out of the proverbial woods yet, there...

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FaxDroid Vs FaxZero Review 2021

If you’re reading this article then you’re probably stuck trying to send a fax but can’t find a fax machine in a 100-mile radius. While it may seem that faxing is a thing of the past, there are still many businesses and organizations that rely on the practice. There are many fax services out there … Continue reading "FaxDroid Vs FaxZero Review 2021"

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Mumi Rethinks Home Organization with Design-Focused Product Line

Committed to making lives easier by creating an efficient and practical way to get organized, mumi Design has gained a loyal global following by offering a wide range of practical and stylish products that satisfy the needs of modern families. Founded by two friends, moms, and entrepreneurs who know a thing or two about the … Continue reading "Mumi Rethinks Home Organization with Design-Focused Product Line"

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What to Do If Your Elderly Parent Has COVID-19

While a coronavirus vaccine is in distribution, the virus is still spreading. You and your loved ones may still be at risk of contracting the...

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10 Tips and Tricks to Solve Crossword Puzzles

If you enjoy doing crossword puzzles but find yourself becoming frustrated because you can’t solve them, this article is for you. Crossword puzzles have been...

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Everything You Need to Know About Headline Studio With LaRissa Hendricks From CoSchedule [AMP 218]

What does it take to write a great headline? A simple, yet effective tool that makes marketers more confident when writing headlines. Take the guesswork out of improving headlines. Today’s guest is LaRissa Hendricks from CoSchedule’s product marketing team. She introduces Headline Studio, CoSchedule’s new premium headline testing platform that takes your headline writing to … Continue reading "Everything You Need to Know About Headline Studio With LaRissa Hendricks From CoSchedule [AMP 218]"

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An Elephant's Envy: 7 Tips to Boost Your Memory

If there is one thing that all humans have in common, it is that we are all getting older. Since we are not alone in...

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Walking! Good for Mind, Body and Soul

Walking. It is one of my absolute favourite pastimes and more importantly exercise. I am passionate about coaxing others to walk too. And even more...

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Quilting for a Cause

Homestead Residents Give Back for Springwell’s Staff Appreciation Fund Springwell Homestead residents Vera Hall and Helen Shifflett share a special bond. The pair are avid – and...

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The Latest Products for the Entrepreneur

The coronavirus pandemic has vastly changed the way corporations and business owners go about their business operations. In response to these difficult pandemic times, many business professionals and entrepreneurs are now working from home. Now, entrepreneurs and business owners find themselves spending more time within the walls of their home than ever before. With that … Continue reading "The Latest Products for the Entrepreneur"

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INFOGRAPHIC: Most Infectious Areas in Your Home

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Safe and Convenient: 4 Great Meal Delivery Options

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be challenging to find ways to buy food while staying safe and healthy. Today, many food and meal delivery...

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Running Out of Runway? How to Reinvent Your Brand Before It’s Too Late

For the first couple of decades of their existence, most businesses grow quite strongly. They acquire new customers, get new leads, and eventually come to dominate their respective industries. Unfortunately, though, growth has an annoying habit of coming to an end. It doesn’t seem to matter how advanced the company is or the power of … Continue reading "Running Out of Runway? How to Reinvent Your Brand Before It’s Too Late"

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Is Email Marketing Dead? Not if You Keep Up With These Best Practices

The digital marketing landscape is constantly shifting, so it’s easy to see why some people are asking, “Is email marketing dead?” Well, Statista predicts that the number of global email users will grow from 3.9 billion in 2019 to 4.48 billion in 2024. That means over half of the world’s population will be using email, so it’s … Continue reading "Is Email Marketing Dead? Not if You Keep Up With These Best Practices"

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Avoiding the Pit of Dark Mode Despair and Making Sure Your Emails Look Awesome With Melissa Sargeant From Litmus [AMP 219]

Are you familiar with the dark mode? About 92% of those with smartphones use dark mode on at least one app. The increased use of dark mode with various email services and clients present challenges. How do email marketers make sure that emails are easy to read in dark mode? Today’s guest is Melissa Sargeant, … Continue reading "Avoiding the Pit of Dark Mode Despair and Making Sure Your Emails Look Awesome With Melissa Sargeant From Litmus [AMP 219]"

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Everything You Need to Know about Infection Control for the Elderly

8 out of 10 COVID-19 deaths have been in seniors over the age of 65. This is due largely to the fact that the immune...

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6 Healthy Foods to Improve Your Memory

Aging of the brain is inevitable to a certain extent. It affects everyone, but with proper care and diet, you can delay your brain’s aging....

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Content Outline: Write Better & Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible With a Template

Quick question: what (if done right) isn’t supposed to catch someone’s attention in a piece of content? A great flow. If your article jumps from one idea to the next in a proper sequence, your readers won’t even notice that there is a structure to all of it — a structure that isn’t random, but … Continue reading "Content Outline: Write Better & Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible With a Template"

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Valentine’s Day CBD Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is the time to show that special person in your life that you’re thinking about them. In these recent pandemic times, help them manage their stress with CBD! In the past few years, CBD has been proven to decrease stress levels, help with depression, and ease body pains. Businesspeople working from home can … Continue reading "Valentine’s Day CBD Gift Guide"

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The Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Newsletter That Actually Converts

We live in an era where newsletters don’t exactly have the best reputation. Because many of us receive a lot of emails every day, newsletters would often be thrown in the trash in favor of what you think is relevant for you. Some of us even count newsletters as spam. Perhaps many of us think … Continue reading "The Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Newsletter That Actually Converts"

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How to Boost Your B2B Lead Generation with Powerful Email Outreach Campaigns

B2B lead generation can be a real challenge without knowing the top secrets. When you settle a correct approach, though, it can be a powerful instrument for growing a company’s revenue. Email marketing is perfect when it comes to lead generation for B2B companies, since it is one of the most efficient ways of online … Continue reading "How to Boost Your B2B Lead Generation with Powerful Email Outreach Campaigns"

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Why We Need to Regularly Reboot Our Muscles

I was renting a clinic space in a pilates studio several years back when I heard one of the teachers remark, “Stabilize, then Mobilize… Stabilize...

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Signs You May Be Ready to Invest

If you’re skeptical about investing, then it’s best to know when you can start. Because investing requires money and risk tolerance, you need to prepare yourself in those two areas. It’s because investing is a long-term process and requires patience. It means you should have a good source of income for a long period if … Continue reading "Signs You May Be Ready to Invest"

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Advice for Making 2021 ‘Your Year’: How to Have the Ultimate Comeback!

Now that Year 2021 is in full swing, many people are seeking to make some changes to ensure that this year is way better than the last. Whether that is personally, career-wise, or both, there are a few steps we can consider beforehand to make sure we go through this year with a positive mindset. … Continue reading "Advice for Making 2021 ‘Your Year’: How to Have the Ultimate Comeback!"

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The Elite 100: A Tribute To Black Women Executives

The Change is Here Extraordinary Black women are changing the face of Corporate America. Diversity Woman presents its inaugural Elite…

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How to Build the Best Marketing Toolkit Using 37 Simple Templates

Just as every craftsperson needs their toolkit, as do marketers. With the right templates and tools, you’ll know how to perform each step of your marketing plan consistently. Which marketing tools should you use for your business, and how do you use them? We’re here to provide everything you need to set up your own … Continue reading "How to Build the Best Marketing Toolkit Using 37 Simple Templates"

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Talking to Your Adult Children About Money: Yours and Theirs

Benjamin Franklin famously said, “…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” A corollary to this could be, “It’s...

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Action Refund Reviews – Your Insider Guide

Most people have seen ads for investment scams on social media or other websites. There is very little oversight of which advertisements make it onto websites. Anyone looking into investing online will have their targeted ads filled with scams. This allows scammers to victimize countless people, stealing hundreds or even thousands of dollars from each … Continue reading "Action Refund Reviews – Your Insider Guide"

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is the one day a year where it is almost required to buy gifts for that special someone. While you can make it easy with flowers and chocolate, sometimes you’ll want to go above and beyond for your significant other. Picking out the best gift for that special person can be a difficult … Continue reading "Valentine’s Day Gift Guide"

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What Happens After You Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Some of you may have already received your COVID-19 vaccination, and others may be patiently waiting. The vaccines have proven to be over 94% effective...

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Our Male Allies

Our Male Allies If Black women are to advance in the workplace, they will need the assistance of their male…

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What Are Antioxidants? Plus, Why They're Important as We Age

Antioxidants, also called free-radical scavengers, are substances that protect our body cells and DNA from harmful free radicals. Our body produces free radicals as a...

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Driving sales with ERP Data

ERP systems are the backbone of most mid-market companies and run critical business functions like operations, finance and sales. An ERP system is also a source of untapped insights and a boon for driving sales.Integrating a compatible data analytics tool will enable dynamic reporting. Soon information about slipping customers, product line profitability and budget variance […]

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Driving sales with ERP Data

ERP systems are the backbone of most mid-market companies and run critical business functions like operations, finance and sales. An…

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4 Reasons Why Clear Company Goals are Crucial in the COVID Era

If you want to successfully grow your business, then it’s essential to set clear goals for your company. Setting goals…

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Multi-Channel Content Marketing Plan: Recycling, Organizing & Consolidating Content Assets

The web is getting richer and more visual. A short decade ago, it was quite possible to wow your audience by adding a nice screenshot to your article. These days, you really need to think hard about how to get your audience to even notice your page. What has proven to get my content assets … Continue reading "Multi-Channel Content Marketing Plan: Recycling, Organizing & Consolidating Content Assets"

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How CoSchedule Makes Design Magic Happen (And How You Can Too) With Tim Walker From CoSchedule [AMP 222]

How does design happen, and how do designers and marketers collaborate? As a common courtesy, provide details to get more work done better and faster. CoSchedule is consistently committed to quality design and creative output. Today’s guest is Tim Walker, visual designer at CoSchedule. Tim talks about how he infuses brand with individual style that […]

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5 Things to Do Right Now to Help Your Business Survive the iOS 14 Update

“Pretty much everything goes through chaos, but in chaos there’s opportunity.” That’s how Scott Desgrosseilliers, founder of Wicked Reports, sees…

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Creating a naturally healthy home

(BPT) – The pandemic has changed the way many of us think and feel about home. More than ever, it has become a place of refuge, safety and comfort in an uncertain world. The need for our dwellings to be sources of both physical and emotional well-being has never been stronger. Architects and designers looking […]

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BI vendor Phocas raises funds to build predictive analytics

  With its eyes on expansion and predictive analytics product development, a veteran Australian-based BI vendor raised AUS$45 million in…

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How Can Marketers Avoid Cybersecurity Disasters With Gary S. Chan From Alfizo Security Solutions [AMP 220]

High-profile data breaches at big-name companies have become an all-too-common pitfall that creates negative press. Marketers need to protect their company and customers by knowing how to prevent a cybersecurity attack or security lapse. Today’s guest is Gary S. Chan from Alfizo Security Solutions. Gary is a cybersecurity expert and helps organizations make sure software … Continue reading "How Can Marketers Avoid Cybersecurity Disasters With Gary S. Chan From Alfizo Security Solutions [AMP 220]"

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Why Nose Breathing Is Crucial

The breath grounds, connects, and heals the nervous system, which is why nose breathing is essential. Did you know that right nostril breathing (RNB) has a very...

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What Can Commercial Waste Compactors Do for Your Business?

For business owners out there, it is vital to find ways to save money while also increasing profits. If you want your business to be unique and stand out from the competition, you should do something different. An excellent place to begin with new changes is through a waste disposal system. Most often overlook the … Continue reading "What Can Commercial Waste Compactors Do for Your Business?"

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BI vendor Phocas raises funds to build predictive analytics

With its eyes on expansion and predictive analytics product development, a veteran Australian-based BI vendor raised AUS$45 million in growth equity. Business intelligence firm Phocas Software has received an influx of cash to expand its presence in new industries, further develop its core analytics products and accelerate its growth in the U.S. and U.K.

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3 fresh trends to inspire your 2021 garden

(BPT) – Home gardening offers plentiful benefits that support mental and physical health, and many people have decided to begin or expand their gardens during the pandemic. Whether you’re a new gardener looking to learn or a seasoned green thumb who has been growing plants for years, you want inspiration for the upcoming growing season. […]

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13 Essential Tips and Strategies from Our Interviews with Black Marketing Experts at the Top of Their Field

To celebrate Black History Month this February, we’ve gathered together these 13 episodes of The DigitalMarketer Podcast to share some…

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Shareholder Update: Q4, 2020 — 2020 Results and What's Ahead

Note: This is the quarterly update sent to Buffer shareholders, with a bit of added information for context. We share…

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Quality Content: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Content that Engages and Converts

A lot has been said about the power of content marketing. According to the Content Marketing Institute, content marketing costs 62% less compared to outbound marketing, yet it generates three times as many leads as outbound marketing. There’s one key ingredient that can make or break the success of your content marketing campaign: content quality. Content […]

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Understanding payslips: 7 tips to help your employees

How well do you understand your company’s payslips? Better yet, how well do your employees understand them? Understanding payslips can be confusing for employees. While some never look at their payslips, others go over theirs with a fine-tooth comb, checking for discrepancies. You need to be able to address any queries your employees may have […]

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Understanding payslips: 7 tips to help your employees

How well do you understand your company’s payslips? Better yet, how well do your employees understand them? Understanding payslips can…

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4-Day Work Weeks: Results From 2020 and Our Plan for 2021

In March and April of 2020, work and life as we knew it was changing. I surveyed our team members…

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Women Should Be Lifting One Another Up

Women Should Be Lifting One Another Up By Cathleen Trigg-Jones Click here to view the PDF of this article.  …

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Free Guide to Prioritize Your Opportunities

How do you prioritize opportunities? In a sea of opportunities, how do you create focus? How do you know you’ve…

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How to Use Curiosity Gaps to Write Headlines People Must Click

Humans are naturally curious creatures — we always want to continue learning and increasing our understanding of the world around us. This is where the psychology of curiosity gaps in your content strategy can really come in handy; if you have something that makes your audience question their knowledge about a subject or want to know […]

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7 Sales Funnel Examples to Inspire Your Own

Sales funnels are still not as common as we would like them to be. Companies push products and services down their customers’ throats with their fingers crossed behind their back — hoping a hard sell is going to do the trick. This is a bad move — especially since customers are smarter than ever. It […]

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How 2 Questions Helped This Marketing Agency Make $100,000 in 90 Days

In March of 2020, Reneé Boudakian, co-founder and owner of Rubicon Marketing and DM Certified Partner, found herself in the…

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Study Shows Email Will Remain Most Popular and Effective Form of Business Marketing

A lot of professionals point out the deliberate size of email marketing as a result of growth in social media. However, those who voice out about its ineffectiveness often leave out the fact that the strategy only breaks down due to email contents that fail to meet the recipient’s interest.   Yes, it can be challenging […]

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Keeping Garbage Out of Your Data So You Can Make Better Marketing Decisions With Dan McGaw From McGaw.io [AMP 223]

Data problems are probably lurking somewhere inside of your marketing stack. Don’t freak out, just yet. Most analytics packages and marketing software services that deal with data have some gaps or inaccuracies. Today’s guest is Dan McGaw, CEO and founder of McGaw.io, a marketing technology and marketing analytics consulting company. Dan talks about how to […]

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Celebrating Black and African American Marketers This February

Black History Month was started by Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week in 1926 and centered on two main…

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Team Coaching Competencies 2 and 3

In the first blog of this series, we reviewed the additional points of skill from ICF’s Team Coaching Competencies.  Continue here with competencies 2 and 3. Competency 2: Embodies a Coaching Mindset + Engages in coaching supervision for support, development, and accountability when needed. + Remains objective and aware of team dynamics and patterns What […]

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Marketing Lessons: What Every Smart Marketer Needs to Know

Are you a budding marketer? Then you are probably already familiar with the basics of marketing. However, as a digital marketer, you need to constantly learn and build upon your existing knowledge base to generate great results. While some marketing lessons are best learned from trial and error, we can learn a few of them […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Boost Your Small Business Cash Flow with Eliot Buchanan

Eliot Buchanan is the Co-Founder of Plastiq, a company that helps small businesses send and receive payments via credit card or cash for any expense. His strategic vision and innovative business model have helped thousands of companies receive billions of dollars in payments, many in cash where credit cards are not accepted. Originally from Canada, […]

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6 Ways Your Project Portfolio Reinforces Your Corporate Culture

Sustaining your corporate culture can be a challenge. Companies mature, leadership teams change, and busy workloads make it tough to focus on anything other than daily tasks. With support from an experienced project portfolio management consulting team to ensure your implementation is successful, you can use your portfolio to reinforce your corporate culture and nurture […]

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Stop planning, forget the “How”

The last couple of weeks, I’ve been talking about aiming for MUCH bigger in my business, in my life, and in my purpose. I’ve stretched, looked into the fears of dreaming TOO big (is there such a thing?!) and looked at all the other emotions that come up once I’ve actually MADE the decision to […]

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The State of Manufacturing Operations: Then, Now and What Comes Next

  “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” — Winston Churchill Churchill said this famous line as World War II neared its end. It’s inspiring for many reasons, chief among them the optimism that comes from looking for a silver lining in the darkest of clouds. The manufacturing industry, and indeed our world, has […]

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12 Questions To Help Professionals Who Feel Stuck In Their Careers

One the best ways to foster self-reflection is to ask compelling questions. If you can figure out what it is about your job or career path that feels limiting or oppressive, you can develop a plan to improve the situation.This post was originally published on this site

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Small Business Recovery Through Collaboration with Dave Walker

Dave Walker is the founder of the B2SMB Institute, an organization that helps Business-to-Small-Business brands keep winning when working with…

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The 7-Second Test: How to Make Your Homepage Actually Convert

You had your game plan. You were going to put together a homepage that turned visitors into customers. Those customers…

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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Workforce Diversity Data

Over the past several months, you may have seen headlines in top-tier business media about companies releasing workforce diversity data. In some instances, these companies...

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How a Business Strategy Will Revolutionize the Way You Build Your Website Homepage

When was the last time you brought your business strategy into your website design? If the answer is never, we…

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How to Grow Your Small Business with Email Marketing

If you’re a small business owner looking to increase profits, then I’m here to share with you the one marketing strategy that can help make that happen: email marketing. I’ve often heard that email marketing is only for big corporations, and small businesses can do without it. This is the myth I want to break […]

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Team Coaching Competencies 4 and 5

The blog series continues with the additional points of skill from ICF’s Team Coaching Competencies with competencies 4 and 5. Competency 4: Cultivates Trust and Safety + Creates and maintains a safe space for open and honest team member interaction. + Promotes the team viewing itself as a single entity with a common identity. + […]

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Hack-Week: Embedding Our Values and Causes in Our Product

Towards the end of 2020, the Buffer engineering team held a two-day hack event where the team explored ideas that…

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Nel made $300,000 in one month (so can you)

If your business was affected by the pandemic and you’re not sure how to make the pivot to recover, you need to meet Nel, an entrepreneur whose work relies on live performance. With our help, she recovered quickly and came back even stronger, hitting $300,000 in one month! If you’ve been thinking of reaching out […]

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3 Easy Hacks to Improve Your Small Business’s Cybersecurity

The freedom that the internet has given consumers and businesses is among one of the most important developments in our modern society.  Among the changes, our free market has evolved to a mostly eCommerce market, and as a result, the barriers for entry for many niches are as low as ever. If you want to […]

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How to Throw Out the Leadership Playbook and Succeed During a Crisis With Simon Berg From Ceros [AMP 224]

When you’re in a leadership position, sometimes it’s hard to know who to ask or where to look when you need answers to questions and solutions to problems — especially because others expect you to have all the answers and solutions. Today’s guest is Simon Berg, CEO at Ceros, an experiential content creation platform that […]

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The Best CoSchedule Academy Courses for You and Your Marketing Team

Being a marketer involves juggling a lot of different tasks, projects, and deadlines — sometimes when you have sub-par tools and insufficient guidance. There are enough web resources out there to drive you mad, but it’s tough trying to sift through all of them to find the right ones for you, your team, and the […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Boost Your Industry Icon Status with Dr. Catrise Austin

Dr. Catrise Austin is a trailblazing expert in dentistry, also known as The Queen of Smiles, and an award-winning cosmetic dentist to stars. Her clients include models, athletes and actors, and big names such as Cardi B and Wendy Williams. She is a best-selling author of multiple books, including How to Become a Celebrity Doctor: […]

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Team Coaching Competencies – Competency 6

In this blog series, we have reviewed the additional points of skill from ICF’s Team Coaching Competencies 1 through 5 and now are continuing with competency 6. Competency 6: Listens Actively + Notices how the perspectives shared by each team member relate to other team members’ views and the team dialogue. + Notices how each […]

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21 Content Ideas to Break Your Creative Rut

Ever wrack your brain for content ideas and come up with… nothing? It’s a pretty common challenge for marketing pros. In fact, I had to sit and think for a little while to put together the right introduction for this blog post! To be honest, creative blocks are more a part of the process than […]

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Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic: A Q&A with the CEO of Caregiver Action Network

More than 90 million Americans serve as caregivers to family members or other loved ones with special health needs—often in addition to working full-time jobs...

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The Warehouse of the Future is Being Molded by Technology

  When the general public hears the word “warehouse,” they most likely envision a rather low-tech environment. After all, a warehouse is but a large...

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The Warehouse of the Future is Being Molded by Technology

  When the general public hears the word “warehouse,” they most likely envision a rather low-tech environment. After all, a warehouse is but a large building filled with shelves and boxes, right? That may have been true in the past, but today these facilities are on the cutting edge of technology in a big way. […]

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How a Candle Company Uses Social Media to Drive a Better Customer Experience

The best marketers today are building loyal fans by engaging with their audience in the comments and in messages. By…

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Restarting a Paused Project? Don’t Make These Common Mistakes

A large segment of both active and planned projects went into a holding pattern during the pandemic. Uncertainty brought a number of efforts to a halt, with executives unsure what their business needs might look like down the road. Disrupted operations led other initiatives to go on hiatus, as employees switched to home offices and […]

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Your mindset dictates everything

“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental...

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Your mindset dictates everything

“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” – Thomas Jefferson I’ve seen it happen thousands of times: a smart, creative entrepreneur (like you) offers something of great value, is working HARD to get clients and income…and yet, […]

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How to Evaluate a Company Culture

… Operations Manager The post How to Evaluate a Company Culture first appeared on OPS Coach. … international marketingThis post was originally published on this...

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How to Evaluate a Company Culture

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Team Coaching Competencies 7 and 8

The last of the blogs in this series, here we review the additional points of skill from ICF’s Team Coaching Competencies for the remaining competencies,...

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Team Coaching Competencies 7 and 8

The last of the blogs in this series, here we review the additional points of skill from ICF’s Team Coaching Competencies for the remaining competencies, 7 and 8. Competency 7: Evokes Awareness + Challenges the team’s assumptions, behaviors, and meaning-making processes to enhance their collective awareness or insight. + Uses questions and other techniques to […]

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10 Email Marketing Best Practices to Improve Digital Marketing ROI

Email marketing is unquestionably one of the best digital marketing strategies. What if I tell you that you can increase your marketing profit by following some simple tips? Today I’m going to show you how you can skyrocket your email click-throughs and open rates to improve your digital marketing ROI. By following these 10 email […]

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The 12 Best Newsletter Examples to Inspire Your Own in 2021

Newsletters play an important role in engaging, converting, and retaining your customers. It acts as a medium to connect with your customers, and if executed well, it also allows customers to connect with your brand. Canada’s Globe and Mail is the perfect example to demonstrate this. The Canadian brand was able to increase their retention rates […]

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Mark made $800,000 and got his life back (you can too)

This past year has been a huge lesson in something I know to be true: it’s not what happens, it’s how we react to it....

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Mark made $800,000 and got his life back (you can too)

This past year has been a huge lesson in something I know to be true: it’s not what happens, it’s how we react to it. You are going to be soooo inspired by THIS story: Mark Strong is an amazingly inspirational example of how your reaction to something can make all the difference…with our help, […]

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How to Structure a Podcast in 10 Easy Steps

Structuring a podcast episode is like any different artistic process: the unique elements must be accurate and flow to influence your audience.  Podcast structure attributes your show’s composition, the course of its segments, and how you systematize each component to match collectively.  So how do you structure a podcast in a system that holds people […]

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How Marketers Can Run Successful Side Hustles With John Bonini From Databox and Some Good Content [AMP 225]

Some marketers have side hustles to learn new skills, explore their passion projects, and make a little extra cash. Are you a marketer struggling to overcome challenges to be successful outside of your day job? Today’s guest is John Bonini of Databox, a business analytics platform, and his side hustle, Some Good Content, a subscription-based […]

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Why Your High-Converting Landing Page Isn’t Enough to Make a Sale

Have you been treating your landing pages as the favorite child while leaving your homepage locked in the downstairs closet…

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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with EEO-1 Report Workforce Diversity Data

Over the past several months, you may have seen headlines in top-tier business media about companies releasing workforce diversity data. In some instances, these companies...

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Inside Our Engineering Mentorship Program and How It Helps Our Engineers Grow

Our Engineering team is the largest team at Buffer. It has a lot of moving pieces and is composed of…

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How we started our side hustles and what we’ve learned

Almost a quarter of people in full-time employment have already turned their hobby into a side hustle alongside their career, while a further 56% aspire to, according to a study by Vistaprint. Furthermore, those with a side hustle top up their income with an average of £6,604.80 per year post-tax, while 15% of side hustlers […]

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How we started our side hustles and what we’ve learned

Almost a quarter of people in full-time employment have already turned their hobby into a side hustle alongside their career,…

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How AI Will Make Content Marketing Better (And Why a Robot Probably Won’t Steal Your Job) With Jeff Coyle From MarketMuse [AMP 226]

Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT-3) and artificial intelligence (AI) first made their way into the marketing industry last year. There’s been a lot of talk about whether or not robots will take over content marketers’ jobs. Probably not, as long as they’re doing quality work. Machines like a degree of certainty. Today’s guest is Jeff Coyle, … Continue reading "How AI Will Make Content Marketing Better (And Why a Robot Probably Won’t Steal Your Job) With Jeff Coyle From MarketMuse [AMP 226]"

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GeekWire 200 update: Top Pacific Northwest tech startups hold their ground atop the list

(GeekWire Photo Illustration / Canva Pro) Companies such as Big Fish Games, Cheezburger Network, and

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Seattle biotech startup Outpace Bio raises $30M to fight cancer with custom-designed proteins

Outpace Bio CEO (Outpace Photo) New funding: Outpace Bio raised a $30 million Series A

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Amgen to acquire Seattle biotech company Rodeo Therapeutics for $55M

Rodeo Therapeutics CEO Thong Le. (Accelerator Life Science Partners Photo) The news: Pharmaceutical giant Amgen

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OceanGate selects its support ship for this summer’s submersible trips to the Titanic

OceanGate Expeditions will use the offshore support vessel Horizon Arctic during expeditions to the Titanic.

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Seattle startup Common Room emerges from stealth mode with $52M in funding

Common Room founders, left to right: Tom Kleinpeter; Viraj Mody; Francis Luu; and Linda Lian.

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5 essential dashboard metrics for PMOs

Every project management office has different ways of working, skills and expectations, but most expect and are required to provide business leaders with these five important dashboard metrics. Image: iStock/Kerkez More for CXOs Project management office dashboards are vital in helping business leaders and other key stakeholders stay up to date on project and portfolio […]

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Should Your Company Be Developing A Bitcoin Strategy?

As more companies make strategic moves that appear to be anticipating the mainstreaming of digital currencies, corporate boards might want to consider how the expanded use of these extremely volatile financial instruments could be incorporated into their future business plans. In February, news broke that Tesla CEO Elon Musk purchased $1.5 billion in bitcoin for […]

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Eight Traits Extraordinary Leaders Have In Common

I’ve always been interested in the growing convergence between individuals and their businesses. One particular trend in this growing intersection is a type of corporate personification in which companies now have visions and values, just like people, and people now have missions—just like companies. I know exactly what my personal mission is: to live my […]

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Why this Seattle tech CEO pulled his company out of downtown, and isn’t returning anytime soon

Ad Lightning CEO Scott Moore on the third floor balcony outside his former office in

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Seattle biotech firm Impel NeuroPharma files for $75M IPO

Impel CEO Adrian Adams. (Impel Photo) Seattle-based biotech company Impel NeuroPharma is set to go

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WiBotic wins European seals of approval for its wireless robot charging systems

A drone outfitted with WiBotic’s OC-251 onboard charger sits on top of a WiBotic PowerPad

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Starbucks trying reusable cups to cut down on waste while teaming with Seattle recycling startup

A reusable Starbucks cup is scanned and then dropped into a contactless kiosk at a

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Prefunq combats Zoom fatigue with pre-meeting mini concerts to support artists hurt by pandemic

(Prefunq Image) As COVID-19 sent everyone retreating to social isolation and virtual gatherings, it proved

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How To Empower Clients To Get The Most Out Of Their Coaching Experience

There are three elements coaches and organizations should focus on for client empowerment: mindset, process and reinforcement.This post was originally published on this site

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Leadership Psychology And What It Means To Lead Others Through Crisis

Present-day leaders who recognize how their brain works and make the conscious choice to help themselves and their team bring their attention back to what is fundamentally important will be remembered for their courage.This post was originally published on this site

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QuaranTime: How To Manage Teams, Teens And Toddlers While Working At Home

Here are some strategies for remaining effective, sane and productive.This post was originally published on this site

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It’s A Mixed Bag: How 2020 Changed Things For Introverts In The Workplace

Conventional wisdom says the shift toward remote work has generally been good for introverts and made things more difficult for extroverts. But is this really the case?This post was originally published on this site

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Successful Sustainability Requires Strategic Partnership At The Top

The global response to the Covid-19 pandemic showed just how quickly organizations can mobilize and collaborate in the face of systemic risks. The crisis itself may be seen as “a dress rehearsal” for potential climate disruptions to come. The systemic nature of climate change is clear to see and with it the realization that the […]

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Five Powerful Takeaways For Your Personal And Professional Well-Being

This information can help you in both your business and your personal life.This post was originally published on this site

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Mortgage Billionaire Builds Team To Take On The Champ

Mat Ishbia was a glue guy and a scrapper as a third-string point guard on a national championship men’s basketball team at Michigan State University in 2000. Now he’s leading some of his former teammates – and about 7,000 other employees – to a new kind of glory as president and CEO of United Wholesale […]

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Outreach founders raise $1.7M to build ‘Sims for the enterprise’ with new Seattle startup Spot

An example of a virtual GeekWire office built with Spot. (Spot Photos) New funding: Spot, a

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How To Escape Creative Boredom: 10 Tips For Creative Professionals

Without access to your former imagination and drive, it can be a struggle to create anything new. When every idea seems rehashed, don’t doubt your talent; follow these tips for finding your way out of creative boredom instead.This post was originally published on this site

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Tyler Technologies acquires ReadySub, which makes scheduling software for school districts

ReadySub, a Seattle-based maker of a cloud-based scheduling platform for school districts, has been acquired

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In A Virtual Sales Environment, Emotional Intelligence Brings New Business

Here are five emotional intelligence skills to focus on when prospecting and developing business relationships online.This post was originally published on this site

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Showtime's 'Billions' Teases A New Model For Private Equity To Create Alpha

Private equity has a problem. But Billions fictionalized character Wendy Rhoades is the answer. The problem with private equity is this: a nearly complete neglect of one of the most under-leveraged sources of alpha in any business they invest in. The people.This post was originally published on this site

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Developing Leaders In The Digital Age: Moving From Competencies To Mastering Moments And Moves

Effective leaders have developed an intuitive ability to make the right moves at the right times.This post was originally published on this site

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It’s War: The New Dilemma For Corporations And Social Issues

“Our private sector must stop taking cues from the Outrage-Industrial Complex…From election law to environmentalism to radical social agendas to the Second Amendment, parts of the private sector keep dabbling in behaving like a woke parallel government.” —Senator Mitch McConnell (R- KY) The gauntlet has been thrown. How do companies maximize shareholder value while minimizing brand […]

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12 Techniques For Fostering Two-Way Trust With Employees

While establishing mutual trust between employees and leaders can be an elusive goal, it is essential for growing a successful and sustainable business.This post was originally published on this site

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The Regret-Free Business Diet

While “pandemic” was bestowed the honor of being named Merriam-Webster’s “Word of the Year” for the tumultuous stretch of days and months that was 2020, it is another contender, “reset,” which I feel may very well linger within our collective psyche. We have been continuously asked, compelled and, in a lot of ways, forced to […]

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What CEOs Can Do About Vaccine Hesitancy

It’s easy to imagine that all Americans are eagerly anticipating their chance to be vaccinated against Covid-19. The reality is not quite so simple: The American workforce is sharply divided on vaccination. Despite the epidemiological, economic,and societal imperatives for getting employees vaccinated, almost a third of American workers plan to take a “wait and see” […]

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Investment Firm Pushes Collaborative Activism

As investor pressure to diversify corporate boards intensifies and the emphasis on board adoption of ESG trends grows, a small investment firm is advocating changes that could re-ignite the debate over whether adding members of private equity firms to a corporate board enhances the investor-board relationship. Mill Road Capital, a $900 million investment firm that […]

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Take note: Amazon vets raise $2M for Dendron, a tool to manage large amounts of information

Dendron founders Kevin Lin, left, and Kiran Pathakota. (Dendron Photos) New funding: Seattle-based startup Dendron

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Remote Work – A Win-Win Situation For Everyone

Working remotely can be highly challenging for many people. The workstyle of working from home became a trend right after Covid-19 appeared as an existing problem in all modern societies. However, it is almost certain that the working conditions will never return to the point they were before the pandemic showed up. Most companies see […] The post Remote Work – A Win-Win Situation For Everyone appeared first on COO Systems.

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Politics On Vaccines And Governments’ Attitude About The Latest Pandemic

Over the last 10 years, huge amounts of money have been invested in the progress of classical medicine. However, very few are important achievements of which we can be truly proud, that saved millions of human lives. The greatest achievement of the last century is the discovery and application of vaccines. Vaccines are unquestionably the […] The post Politics On Vaccines And Governments’ Attitude About The Latest Pandemic appeared first on COO Systems.

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In the News: Credit Unions are Helping Small Businesses with PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program’s (PPP), the first and second round, have doled out hundreds of billions

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Learning Styles

By Paul Kawkabany – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kawkabany-b7b2a811a/ Each of us has a primary learning style from which we operate.  We also use all of the styles.  Our learning style, also described as a representational system, is also used for memory and decision making As you read through the following learning styles, reflect to identify which representational system […] The post Learning Styles first appeared on OPS Coach.

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Language of Limiting Beliefs

Limiting beliefs are beliefs that inhibit us from our full potential.  They constrain us by merely thinking them.  Limiting beliefs are about ourselves, our identity,...

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Art of Selling Your Business with John Warrillow

John Warrillow is a best-selling author and founder of The Value Builder System. His team helps businesses worldwide to build the value of their company using his software system and a team of independent advisory experts. His best-selling books include Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, The Automatic Customer: Creating […]

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International Women’s Day: Here’s how to create a pitch deck that impresses investors

We live in challenging times. So, it’s perhaps no surprise that more people than ever are looking to take control… The post International Women’s Day: Here’s how to create a pitch deck that impresses investors first appeared on Scaling Management.

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Limiting Beliefs

Limiting beliefs are things we say to ourselves based on assumptions and perceptions of our reality. How does a limiting belief hold us back in...

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Limiting Beliefs

Limiting beliefs are things we say to ourselves based on assumptions and perceptions of our reality. How does a limiting belief hold us back in life?  We believe what we tell ourselves.  If we tell ourselves we can’t, then we don’t.  If we tell ourselves we should or must we resist the implied external control. […] The post Limiting Beliefs first appeared on OPS Coach.

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All of my old “stuff” is coming up!

Many people have massive doubt about their ability to do something really big in this world, including myself (until very recently). They wonder whether they have what it takes or whether they’re “good enough.” I love talking about that great leap of faith, really expanding our vision of what’s possible for our business, for our […] The post All of my old “stuff” is coming up! first appeared on OPS Coach.

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Language of Limiting Beliefs

Limiting beliefs are beliefs that inhibit us from our full potential.  They constrain us by merely thinking them.  Limiting beliefs are about ourselves, our identity, others, or the world in general. Examples of some common limiting beliefs are simple, everyday statements: I should/shouldn’t or must/ mustn’t: We ARE bound by the law.  We are NOT […] The post Language of Limiting Beliefs first appeared on OPS Coach.

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18 Things You Should Know Before Starting An Ecommerce Business

It’s exciting to start a new business online, but there are a few things that you need to know before diving in. You must identify a target customer, do market research, write a business plan, create a brand and develop descriptions of your products and services. It takes money, motivation, consistent effort, and technical know-how […]

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One Year in: Embracing and Managing the Changing Workplace

It’s part science, part spring weather and part wishful thinking: this sense that we’re starting to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. The calendar helps reinforce...

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Common issues and challenges facing manufacturers in 2021

  We can all agree that 2020 was quite the tumultuous year for manufacturing, and for most every other industry out there. We’ve all had to pivot on a dime to accommodate COVID-19 workplace protocols and procedures, and that one change alone hit manufacturing especially hard. When the simple act of getting onto the shop […] The post Common issues and challenges facing manufacturers in 2021 first appeared on OPS Coach.

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How to Overcome Email Marketing Fatigue

Email fatigue is a real thing, especially with the continuing pandemic. Email marketing is far from dead, but it is… The post How to Overcome Email Marketing Fatigue first appeared on Scaling Management.

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Resiliency Planning for Small Business

Resiliency is defined as the ability of a system or organization to absorb stress, respond or recover functionality from a crisis or disrupted process and thrive in altered circumstances. The 2020 pandemic has taught us what it’s like to be slammed by an unimaginable crisis and has illuminated the insecurity of supply chains, healthcare, and […]

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March 2021 #Smallbizchat: Building a Sales System to Scale and Build Wealth

#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook […]

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Moving Past Limiting Beliefs

How can you move past limiting beliefs and move forward to a powerful vantage point in life? Saying the opposite of your negative beliefs in...

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Moving Past Limiting Beliefs

How can you move past limiting beliefs and move forward to a powerful vantage point in life? Saying the opposite of your negative beliefs in positive language will help you move forward.  Coaches are trained to ask questions to help develop this habit.  Negative messages are out there, and come from ourselves, others, and the […] The post Moving Past Limiting Beliefs first appeared on OPS Coach.

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Five Communications Strategies That Will Outlast the Pandemic

The one-year anniversary of the near-global shutdown for COVID-19 has been a moment to reflect: on lives lost, on the promise of medical science and...

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Small Business Recovery Through Collaboration with Dave Walker

Dave Walker is the founder of the B2SMB Institute, an organization that helps Business-to-Small-Business brands keep winning when working with… The post The SmallBizChat Podcast: Small Business Recovery Through Collaboration with Dave Walker first appeared on Diversity Report.

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Small Business Recovery Through Collaboration with Dave Walker

Dave Walker is the founder of the B2SMB Institute, an organization that helps Business-to-Small-Business brands keep winning when working with small business customers. He has...

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Seattle Seahawks star Bobby Wagner on tackling venture capital and business lessons from the field

All-Pro NFL linebacker Bobby Wagner may best be known for his smart reads on the

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Jobber Launches Boost, a $100,000 Grant Program for Small Business

Jobber, builders of job tracking and customer management software for home service businesses, has launched

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Patience and perseverance lead to success

“The day you plant the seed is NOT the day you eat the fruit. Don’t worry, don’t get frustrated, be persistent. It’s on its way to you.” That’s a thought that always stays with me in taking my business (or one of my clients’ businesses) to the very next level. Thing is, we’re conditioned through […] The post Patience and perseverance lead to success first appeared on OPS Coach.

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Preparing for the Future of Work? CEOs Must Embrace Inclusive Leadership.

In this remote world of work, leading organizations and CEOs undoubtedly want employees who stay motivated and excited about their jobs. Leaders understand how this will enhance a culture of wellbeing, drive performance, and improve innovation. This is where inclusive leadership comes in. It endorses that leaders encourage diverse voices and fairness in the workplace. […] The post Preparing for the Future of Work? CEOs Must Embrace Inclusive Leadership. appeared first on COO Systems.

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Special Gifts For Your Anniversary

All of us like to be spoiled from time to time and get some signs of appreciation from our other half. Anniversaries are a great opportunity to celebrate your love for one another and add special gifts to your collection. Especially for married couples chances for surprise are more valuable and well-received due to the […] The post Special Gifts For Your Anniversary appeared first on COO Systems.

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The 9 Types Of Intelligence

Once upon a time intelligence was related to mathematics and our ability to do complex calculations in a timely fashion way. Scientists who study the human mind and behavior have shed some light on the issue. Anthropologists, biologists, psychiatrists, and doctors all now agree that things are a little more complex. Sternberg’s theory assumes there […] The post The 9 Types Of Intelligence appeared first on COO Systems.

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The Benefits Of Education For Every Individual – How It Helps People Prosper

Education includes everything we are being taught and everything we learn in life, no matter the tools we are provided to achieve that goal. Family, school, and college are only some of the factors that can play a critical role in delivering to us facts about life that are important to help us survive and […] The post The Benefits Of Education For Every Individual – How It Helps People Prosper appeared first on COO Systems.

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The Challenges New CEOs Face At The Beginning Of Their Career

Being a CEO is quite prestigious but it always comes with a price. The challenges most of these people have to face are constant and unless they compromise with the reality, serious issues are about to come up. In a few words, one might say that this is a profession for an ambitious person who […] The post The Challenges New CEOs Face At The Beginning Of Their Career appeared first on COO Systems.

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New At The Real Estate Business? Which Are The Most Common Mistakes

Real estate is a great industry especially if you are dealing with luxurious properties. At this particular moment, the sales prices in big cities decrease as a result of remote working has let big companies release some space in the building of big cities since their workers no need an office anymore. Tourism has still […] The post New At The Real Estate Business? Which Are The Most Common Mistakes appeared first on COO Systems.

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10 Ways for Small Businesses to Adapt to New Technology and Changing Trends

Technology is constantly changing the way small businesses work. From new smartphones to social media

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Shopping Therapy – The Reason Behind Why We Shop

Shopping is excellent, and there is nothing wrong with wanting products that will serve us. However, there is a distinguishment between needs, fake needs, and desires. For sure, there are things that we require buying, but there are also things that we want, without meaning they are necessary for us. The gap between those two […] The post Shopping Therapy – The Reason Behind Why We Shop appeared first on COO Systems.

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Benefits And Burdens Of Online Shopping

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, online shopping has increased significantly. A rapid increase in online sales had been noticed a few years ago when almost everyone got access to a laptop, a tablet, or even a smartphone. Society became familiar with technology and people stopped being in constant fear about whether their personal information will leak […] The post Benefits And Burdens Of Online Shopping appeared first on COO Systems.

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Recycling And Ecological Awareness – An Old Issue Over The Centuries

Recycling seems to be a new trend but this is pretty much how it always used to be. Ecological awareness and the need to protect and prevent the degradation of ecosystems from the growth of garbage, has evolved over the centuries. Each country, depending on its own pace of technological and cultural development, has taken […] The post Recycling And Ecological Awareness – An Old Issue Over The Centuries appeared first on COO Systems.

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BETTER OFF?

Less than a decade ago many economic players pronounced the triumph of global marketing. Governments encouraged market-based decision rules of economic games. Those who invoked benefits of government planning and state monopolies rapidly encountered substantial public doubt. Ten years is a long time for firms and their customers. Conditions have changed. Back then, competitive market […] The post BETTER OFF? appeared first on COO Systems.

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3 Ways Leaders Can Benefit from Imposter Syndrome

About to present in a room full of your peers, you take one look around and suddenly you don’t feel so good because you feel like a fraud. Don’t feel bad, you’ve only just experienced Imposter Syndrome and this is more common than you think. Imposter Syndrome according to verywellmind.com “refers to an internal experience […] The post 3 Ways Leaders Can Benefit from Imposter Syndrome appeared first on COO Systems.

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Best Postal Scales for a Small Business

The arrival of the internet and eCommerce has made shipping an integral part of business

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The 1,900+ Power Words You Need to Write Awesome Headlines

Are you spending hours writing content, editing videos, and tweaking sales pages just to result in nobody visiting the page you spent so long creating? Then you likely didn’t make a strong enough connection to drive people there. Sure, you can promote the content on social media, and you can run adverts that direct people towards the […] The post The 1,900+ Power Words You Need to Write Awesome Headlines first appeared on COO Business.

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One Thing That Organizations Miss In Driving Successful Agile Transformations

To drive successful agile transformations, leaders must know what they value and learn to express those values authentically. The post One Thing That Organizations Miss In Driving Successful Agile Transformations appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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Metaphors in Coaching

By Paul Kawkabany – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kawkabany-b7b2a811a/ From the Greek “metaphora” which means “transport”, the metaphor has several advantages in coaching.  The metaphor is one of the effective means to overcome blocking situations, to support or to bring about change.  It consists of taking a step back from a given situation by working with your imagination.  This […] The post Metaphors in Coaching first appeared on OPS Coach.

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How Self-Acceptance Led this Entrepreneur to His Number One Success

From the small business owners I have met, I have heard many stories of resilience

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Coaching for Self-Actualization: Part I

“The science of psychology has been more successful on the negative than on the positive side … It has been revealed to us much about man’s shortcomings, his illness, his sins, but little about his potentialities, his virtues, his achievable aspirations, or his psychological health. We must find out what psychology might be if it could free itself from the […] The post Coaching for Self-Actualization: Part I first appeared on OPS Coach.

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11 Tips To Modify In-Person Presentations For Virtual Audiences

With so many events and meetings moving from physical spaces to the digital realm, converting traditional, in-person presentations into virtual formats is a valuable skill professionals are honing today. The post 11 Tips To Modify In-Person Presentations For Virtual Audiences appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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Ten Tips To Help People Who’ve Had A Relationship With The Prison-Parole System Get Employment

Any job seeker who wants a job or wants an opportunity should never ever stop until they achieve their goals. The post Ten Tips To Help People Who’ve Had A Relationship With The Prison-Parole System Get Employment appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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How 20-Somethings Can Become Employable In 2021

By examining workplace trends and discussions across major organizations, we’ve selected three strategic areas of focus that current college students, as well as recent graduates, should address and embrace in the coming year. The post How 20-Somethings Can Become Employable In 2021 appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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The 1,900+ Power Words You Need to Write Awesome Headlines

Are you spending hours writing content, editing videos, and tweaking sales pages just to result in nobody visiting the page you spent so long creating? Then you likely didn’t make a strong enough connection to drive people there. Sure, you can promote the content on social media, and you can run adverts that direct people towards the […] The post The 1,900+ Power Words You Need to Write Awesome Headlines appeared first on COO Systems.

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Three Ways To Create A Thriving Workplace According To A Workplace Visionary

With the advent of a new era in work, many people are feeling disconnected from their office and colleagues. For some, it is because they have switched to working remotely, but for others, it’s simply that they are becoming more aware of all the distractions at home that can derail them. The post Three Ways To Create A Thriving Workplace According To A Workplace Visionary appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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Seattle biotech OncoResponse raises $40.6M to create antibody-based treatments for cancer

Clifford Stocks. (OncoResponse Photo) New funding: OncoResponse raised a $40.6M Series C investment round as

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4 Ways To Build Culture Virtually

You’re proud of your culture. Maybe you’ve won a few Best Places to Work Awards.  People tell you that one of the main reasons they came to work there is your culture.  And it’s a big part of why people stay.  There’s a vibe, positive energy that’s almost palpable.  It’s a fun place to be.  […] The post 4 Ways To Build Culture Virtually appeared first on COO Systems.

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Seattle-area AI startup Darklight raises $5.1M to help companies automate cybersecurity tasks

Darklight CEO Dan Wachtler. (Darklight Photo) New funding: Seattle-area startup Darklight raised a $5.1 million round.

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These startups are solving Amazon’s potty problem, helping delivery drivers find relief on the go

A rendering of Throne bathroom facility designed for mobile workers. (Image via Throne) Amazon stepped

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Doing Good, Companies Can Also Do Well—Especially On Workforce Performance

Over the past year, all too many employees have felt like Sisyphus from Greek mythology—fated to repeatedly push a boulder up a hill, only to see that boulder roll back down just as it nears the top. Boundaries between employees’ work and personal lives have largely evaporated as they jump from one Zoom call to […] The post Doing Good, Companies Can Also Do Well—Especially On Workforce Performance appeared first on COO Systems.

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Portland startup ConductorOne raises $5M for platform to automate IT access requests

ConductorOne announced a $5 million seed round led by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Accel.

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Synchrony’s Rick Hartnack: ‘Remote Work Model Is A Competitive Advantage’

Synchrony founding chairman Rick Hartnack Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has made no secret of his disdain for remote work, saying recently that, despite the hype, it is “not the new normal” and that he expects to bring nearly all employees back to the physical office by the end of the year, as vaccination rollout […] The post Synchrony’s Rick Hartnack: ‘Remote Work Model Is A Competitive Advantage’ appeared first on COO Systems.

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CEOs Need To Take Leadership On IoT In 2021 To Drive Bottom-Line Benefits

In 2018, the IoT market within the manufacturing industry stood at a humble $27 billion. However, that number is expected to grow to $137 billion in the next five years. Accelerated by the pandemic, IoT implementation has seen, and is continuing to see, tremendous growth over the past several years in many other industries as […] The post CEOs Need To Take Leadership On IoT In 2021 To Drive Bottom-Line Benefits appeared first on COO Systems.

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Seattle tech vet launches startup accelerator exclusively on Clubhouse with 13-company cohort

Plenty of tech personalities and veterans have turned to the popular invite-only conversation app Clubhouse

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Eight Strategies To Help You Communicate Effectively And Be A More Influential Leader

For an environment of trust, respect and safety to exist, leaders must master the skill of communicating honestly, empathetically and decisively. The post Eight Strategies To Help You Communicate Effectively And Be A More Influential Leader appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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Here's How To Break Up With Overthinking

If you’re eager to break out of this cycle of indecision, here are six things you can do. The post Here's How To Break Up With Overthinking appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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How To Lead With Emotional Resilience Right Now

Master these four skills to get a better sense of your own energy and perceptions and, ultimately, build your emotional intelligence. The post How To Lead With Emotional Resilience Right Now appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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13 Gimmicky Employee ‘Benefits’ And Why They Don’t Work

Rather than provide truly valuable advantages and support systems for their team members, some companies choose to rely on gimmicks to stand out and appeal to potential employees. The post 13 Gimmicky Employee ‘Benefits’ And Why They Don’t Work appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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Anxiety Vs. Relaxation: Relabeling Anxiety As Excitement

While excitement is connected to the emotion of joy, anxiety comes from a different emotion — fear. It is important to distinguish between them because when we operate our life from fear we are operating from a place of survival, rather than a place where we can take advantage of opportunities. The post Anxiety Vs. Relaxation: Relabeling Anxiety As Excitement appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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The Four Tiers Of Awareness

Make sure the “awareness” you’re seeking aligns with the goal you’re hoping to accomplish. The post The Four Tiers Of Awareness appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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Seamless By Design: Michigan Manufacturing Consortium Soars

The acceleration of the digital era for manufacturing has brought together an ambitious collection of about two dozen major employers in southwestern Michigan in a group they’ve called the Seamless Consortium. Including appliance titan Whirlpool, giant auto supplier Prince, consumer-products leader Amway, business-furniture company Haworth, and vacuum-cleaner maker Bissell, the consortium is financing “proof of […] The post Seamless By Design: Michigan Manufacturing Consortium Soars appeared first on COO Systems.

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Gravitas: How To Cultivate It As An Executive

Follow these four tips to build rapport, garner respect and cultivate gravitas. The post Gravitas: How To Cultivate It As An Executive appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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Feeling Like Your Business Has Stalled? Your To-Do List May Be The Culprit

In my experience, the No. 1 reason businesses fail to scale is that things don’t get done. And they don’t get done because the owner either doesn’t have time to do it or doesn’t want to do it. The post Feeling Like Your Business Has Stalled? Your To-Do List May Be The Culprit appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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Generation Z: Seven Facts Companies Should Know About Digital Natives

The work/life expectations of Generation Z will pose some serious challenges for companies. Those who understand and adapt to their attitudes, wishes, fears and characteristics will thrive with the soon-to-be largest generation. The post Generation Z: Seven Facts Companies Should Know About Digital Natives appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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I've Learned This Is The Most Important Question To Ask A Prospective Coaching Client

People crave connection and want to talk about themselves and what makes them who they are today. The post I've Learned This Is The Most Important Question To Ask A Prospective Coaching Client appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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Former Facebook exec Vijaye Raji leads new startup Statsig to help developers build features quickly

Vijaye Raji (left) and the Statsig team. (Statsig Photo) New startup: Vijaye Raji, a tech

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Five Marketing Mistakes To Avoid While Growing Your Audience

Marketing is a long-term investment, not a short-term fix. The post Five Marketing Mistakes To Avoid While Growing Your Audience appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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11 Ways To Ensure Busy Employees Focus On Career Growth

Leaders can encourage employees to prioritize their own career growth even when everyone’s plate is full and downtime is scarce. The post 11 Ways To Ensure Busy Employees Focus On Career Growth appeared first on Chief Operating Officer Company.

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Univ. of Wash.-spinout Icosavax raises $100M to fund vaccine development technology

Icosavax creates virus-like particles with technology licensed from the University of Washington’s Institute for Protein

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FaxDroid Vs FaxZero Review 2021

If you’re reading this article then you’re probably stuck trying to send a fax but can’t find a fax machine in a 100-mile radius. While it may seem that faxing is a thing of the past, there are still many businesses and organizations that rely on the practice. There are many fax services out there … Continue reading "FaxDroid Vs FaxZero Review 2021" The post FaxDroid Vs FaxZero Review 2021 first appeared on CMO Business.

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Mumi Rethinks Home Organization with Design-Focused Product Line

Committed to making lives easier by creating an efficient and practical way to get organized, mumi Design has gained a loyal global following by offering a wide range of practical and stylish products that satisfy the needs of modern families. Founded by two friends, moms, and entrepreneurs who know a thing or two about the … Continue reading "Mumi Rethinks Home Organization with Design-Focused Product Line" The post Mumi Rethinks Home Organization with Design-Focused Product Line first appeared on CMO Business.

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Everything You Need to Know About Headline Studio With LaRissa Hendricks From CoSchedule [AMP 218]

What does it take to write a great headline? A simple, yet effective tool that makes marketers more confident when writing headlines. Take the guesswork out of improving headlines. Today’s guest is LaRissa Hendricks from CoSchedule’s product marketing team. She introduces Headline Studio, CoSchedule’s new premium headline testing platform that takes your headline writing to … Continue reading "Everything You Need to Know About Headline Studio With LaRissa Hendricks From CoSchedule [AMP 218]" The post Everything You Need to Know About Headline Studio With LaRissa Hendricks From CoSchedule [AMP...

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The Latest Products for the Entrepreneur

The coronavirus pandemic has vastly changed the way corporations and business owners go about their business operations. In response to these difficult pandemic times, many business professionals and entrepreneurs are now working from home. Now, entrepreneurs and business owners find themselves spending more time within the walls of their home than ever before. With that … Continue reading "The Latest Products for the Entrepreneur" The post The Latest Products for the Entrepreneur first appeared on CMO Business.

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Running Out of Runway? How to Reinvent Your Brand Before It’s Too Late

For the first couple of decades of their existence, most businesses grow quite strongly. They acquire new customers, get new leads, and eventually come to dominate their respective industries. Unfortunately, though, growth has an annoying habit of coming to an end. It doesn’t seem to matter how advanced the company is or the power of … Continue reading "Running Out of Runway? How to Reinvent Your Brand Before It’s Too Late" The post Running Out of Runway? How to Reinvent Your Brand Before It’s Too Late first appeared on CMO Business.

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Is Email Marketing Dead? Not if You Keep Up With These Best Practices

The digital marketing landscape is constantly shifting, so it’s easy to see why some people are asking, “Is email marketing dead?” Well, Statista predicts that the number of global email users will grow from 3.9 billion in 2019 to 4.48 billion in 2024. That means over half of the world’s population will be using email, so it’s … Continue reading "Is Email Marketing Dead? Not if You Keep Up With These Best Practices" The post Is Email Marketing Dead? Not if You Keep Up With These Best Practices first appeared on CMO Business.

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Avoiding the Pit of Dark Mode Despair and Making Sure Your Emails Look Awesome With Melissa Sargeant From Litmus [AMP 219]

Are you familiar with the dark mode? About 92% of those with smartphones use dark mode on at least one app. The increased use of dark mode with various email services and clients present challenges. How do email marketers make sure that emails are easy to read in dark mode? Today’s guest is Melissa Sargeant, … Continue reading "Avoiding the Pit of Dark Mode Despair and Making Sure Your Emails Look Awesome With Melissa Sargeant From Litmus [AMP 219]" The post Avoiding the Pit of Dark Mode Despair and Making Sure Your Emails Look Awesome With Melissa Sargeant From Litmus [AMP 219] first appeare...

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Content Outline: Write Better & Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible With a Template

Quick question: what (if done right) isn’t supposed to catch someone’s attention in a piece of content? A great flow. If your article jumps from one idea to the next in a proper sequence, your readers won’t even notice that there is a structure to all of it — a structure that isn’t random, but … Continue reading "Content Outline: Write Better & Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible With a Template" The post Content Outline: Write Better & Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible With a Template first appeared on CMO Business.

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Valentine’s Day CBD Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is the time to show that special person in your life that you’re thinking about them. In these recent pandemic times, help them manage their stress with CBD! In the past few years, CBD has been proven to decrease stress levels, help with depression, and ease body pains. Businesspeople working from home can … Continue reading "Valentine’s Day CBD Gift Guide" The post Valentine’s Day CBD Gift Guide first appeared on CMO Business.

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The Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Newsletter That Actually Converts

We live in an era where newsletters don’t exactly have the best reputation. Because many of us receive a lot of emails every day, newsletters would often be thrown in the trash in favor of what you think is relevant for you. Some of us even count newsletters as spam. Perhaps many of us think … Continue reading "The Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Newsletter That Actually Converts" The post The Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Newsletter That Actually Converts first appeared on CMO Business.

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How to Boost Your B2B Lead Generation with Powerful Email Outreach Campaigns

B2B lead generation can be a real challenge without knowing the top secrets. When you settle a correct approach, though, it can be a powerful instrument for growing a company’s revenue. Email marketing is perfect when it comes to lead generation for B2B companies, since it is one of the most efficient ways of online … Continue reading "How to Boost Your B2B Lead Generation with Powerful Email Outreach Campaigns" The post How to Boost Your B2B Lead Generation with Powerful Email Outreach Campaigns first appeared on CMO Business.

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Signs You May Be Ready to Invest

If you’re skeptical about investing, then it’s best to know when you can start. Because investing requires money and risk tolerance, you need to prepare yourself in those two areas. It’s because investing is a long-term process and requires patience. It means you should have a good source of income for a long period if … Continue reading "Signs You May Be Ready to Invest" The post Signs You May Be Ready to Invest first appeared on CMO Business.

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Advice for Making 2021 ‘Your Year’: How to Have the Ultimate Comeback!

Now that Year 2021 is in full swing, many people are seeking to make some changes to ensure that this year is way better than the last. Whether that is personally, career-wise, or both, there are a few steps we can consider beforehand to make sure we go through this year with a positive mindset. … Continue reading "Advice for Making 2021 ‘Your Year’: How to Have the Ultimate Comeback!" The post Advice for Making 2021 ‘Your Year’: How to Have the Ultimate Comeback! first appeared on CMO Business.

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