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Why You Shouldn’t Schedule Meetings Longer than One Hour

Edward A. Sanchez, Brass Ring Web Design — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:39:54 +0000

People have a hard time attending meetings that are longer than one hour.

Maybe it’s today’s ADD. Or perhaps, it’s just that any meeting that long is a waste of many people’s time.

Either way, there is almost no reason to schedule a meeting for over 60 minutes.

If you do, you’re scheduling more time than is necessary or productive. (Read on...)

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Small Biz Owners Almost Always Fail With Their Marketing Because of These 3 Things

guest-author — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 19:40:28 +0000

Today I want to talk to you about some ways small business owners almost always fail when it comes to their marketing because they don’t do three specific things. By Brad Swezey First, they don’t have a systematic plan in place to get new business. Second, they don’t have a systematic plan in place to stay in contact with the clients and customers that they do get. And third, they treat marketing as an afterthought. They spend all their time and energy thinking about their product, or maybe their office furniture or other things, but they don’t think about their

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Fear and Entrepreneurship: The Psychology of What Scares Us

guest-author — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 18:47:36 +0000

Your stomach ties itself into a knot and your heart races nowhere as your mind sorts through every conceivable worst case scenario. We call it “fear” and our instincts scream for us to avoid whatever source it stems from. But as irrational as it often is, as silly as it sometimes seems when you witness it in others, fear is something we have to continually confront throughout our lives. Entrepreneurs especially—so steeped in uncertainty as they are—have to learn how to live with fear if they want to go far. Because perhaps the scariest thing about fear is how it

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10 Things Your Small Business Can Learn About Marketing from Apple (INFOGRAPHIC)

guest-author — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 22:01:04 +0000

Building a universally loved brand without engaging in price wars against competitors is not easy. But one brand that has achieved this seemingly impossible feat is Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Behind Apple’s phenomenal success lies its strong product portfolio and design standards. But the company’s unparalleled marketing strategy has also played a crucial role in ensuring it stays on top of its game. According to an infographic created by web design company, The Website Group, Apple’s winning marketing strategy provides lessons for small businesses. by Shubhomita Bose In Marketing Tips You may READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE on Small Business Trends website The company created the infographic

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27 Amazing Online Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses With Low Budgets, by Neil Patel

guest-author — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:22:29 +0000

I love small businesses. As a small business, there are many opportunities for growth with a smart marketing strategy. But you’ve probably noticed a problem. Most of the marketing tactics out there are expensive! A simple Facebook or Google ad campaign can cost tens of thousands of dollars. So how can a small business use online marketing without the massive budgets of multinational corporations? I’ve launched a few startups of my own, and I can tell you exactly what works. Here are 27 free or very inexpensive ways to market your small business online. By Neil Patel…you can read the

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Distraction Detox

guest-author — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:56:10 +0000

Life balance elusive? (You’re not alone) If you, like me, are a home-based entrepreneur, then balancing the various aspects of your life can pose quite a challenge. Even if you’re not home-based, the challenge remains. I hope the following article is helpful to you in finding that balance. Thanks to SCORE & Jeanne Rossomme for very real-world useful information. – Edward by Jeanne Rossomme – CLICK HERE to read article in its entirety on SCORE’s website This New Year, my dear friend and inspirational entrepreneur, Aviva Goldfarb started a Sugar Detox Facebook group page. The instructions were simple – cut

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Judson Brewer: A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit

guest-author — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 00:54:23 +0000

Filmed November 2015 at TEDMED 2015 Can we break bad habits by being more curious about them? Psychiatrist Judson Brewer studies the relationship between mindfulness and addiction — from smoking to overeating to all those other things we do even though we know they’re bad for us. Learn more about the mechanism of habit development and discover a simple but profound tactic that might help you beat your next urge to smoke, snack or check a text while driving.

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Wellness: Spices That Heal

guest-author — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:41:33 +0000

Your effectiveness and ability to seek abundance is directly tied to your health, your energy, your attitude and your physical state. Nature really has given us all we need for excellence in these areas. Industrialized man has simply forgone this and substituted empty processed “food” formulated by food scientists and pushed by Madison Avenue to sell product at the expense of our health. Ancient cultures long ago found the benefits of many of the natural products we take as simply cooking ingredients or spces. Whenever I can, I look for nature’s answers to man’s problems. The following image is just the

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10 Ways To Amp Up Your Energy!

guest-author — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:49:00 +0000

Source: Dr. Libby We all love how great energy feels and energy is such a good marker of health. Below are 10 ways to help you have even more amazing energy, even if you feel like your energy is at an all time low. Just pick one, and start there, incorporating more tips as you feel able and inspired to do so! Everything is more enjoyable with great energy! If you prefer, you may read article HERE on FoodMatters website 1. Do What You Love Write a list of things you love that make your heart sing… and do more

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