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What You Don’t Say Determines The Quality Of Your Communication & Relationships

We know that “good” talk smooths and builds relationships, whether with family, or friends or in the workplace. Supportive listening and compliments are important in building a good foundation of trust and mutual respect. Yet there’s the other side of the…

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Social Media Not Enough: Eight More Reasons Your Business Needs A Website

(Second in a series on why small businesses should not rely on social media platforms, like LinkedIn and Facebook.) The first in the series is available here.) #8 Your Profile/About Page On social media your profile is the main way…

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Social Media Not Enough For Small Business: You Need A Website

20 Reasons You Need A Website For Your Business: Social Media Presence Is NOT Enough These days most small businesses jump into the social media space — primarily on Facebook, LinkedIn, Bebee and other similar platforms. They lose out on…

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Toxic Organizations Cause Conflict — The Remedy Is Leadership

Welcome to the fire of an unhealthy workplace. Leadership may be the cure Summary: Some organizations have climates that are unhealthy for those that work in them. We call these organizations toxic organizations. Within toxic organizations conflict thrives like weeds….

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“Customer Wars”: Worst Show On Television Is Harmful

“Customer Wars” is a reality TV series that purports to document heated conflicts between customers and service workers across various industries. While the show aims to provide entertainment through dramatic confrontations, it ultimately presents a problematic and potentially harmful portrayal…

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Expand Your Small Business By Expanding Your Mind: Defining Your Niche

One of the advantages small business have over larger companies is the ability to change direction, or expand directions “on a dime”. If you aren’t making changes, you are going to get buried by competitors you should be able to compete…