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How I turned my dream life into my real life
Four years ago, if you'd told me I'd one day live in paradise and run a business I loved, I'd have probably have said you were nuts. At that time, I felt my life was a million miles from paradise. I...
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The C's Of Business
When starting a business of your own it is easy to get caught up trying multiple strategies and not having a clear mapped out plan. You'll soon realize your brand & business is missing three...
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17 Simple Habits That Make You Look More Professional
In business, and even when you are out enjoying life, you probably notice plenty of people around you who seem at home in their chosen field. This could be the judge in the front of the courtroom that...
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A Fundamental Shift in Retirement Advice
Today's young professionals will face a vastly different retirement landscape than their grandparents did. Not so long ago, working Americans tended to stay at one place for most of their career....
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Do You Have What It Takes to Master Content Marketing?
Do you have what it takes to master content marketing? If you breezily think, "Yeah, sure. I've got it," then prepare to have your world turned upside down. Today's content marketing industry is...
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How My Terrible Copywriting Skills Make Me A Sought-After Marketer
There's a myth going around that you need to be a brilliant writer to build a respectable social media following but that's not how it worked for me. Every week I have to say no to a number of...
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5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Make Side Income While Growing Their Business
I know a thing or two about being an entrepreneur. The realization that, hey, I'm going to start my own business, be my own boss, is such an exciting feeling. That thrill of being the one to call the...
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The Politics on Your Plate at Olive Garden
The continued success of our nation's restaurant industry -- it's the fastest growing sector of our economy, FYI -- speaks clearly to what we all probably know already; America loves food. It's not...
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Talent Has No Borders: Spreading the Startup Wealth to Communities Across the US
The way we invest in new ideas in our society is broken. Billions of dollars are in the hands of a few venture capital firms in several U.S. states. These firms are most likely invest in people from...
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Why It's Critical to Cultivate Agriculture in Angola
Angola has the resources to become one of the leading agricultural countries in Africa, reports the US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agriculture Service. And once upon a time, it was. Look up...
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How to Diffuse an Anger Bomb in the Workplace
Dealing with rage from one of your co workers or employees? Handling rage in the workplace will require you to let go of any impulsive instincts that you may sense crawling up your spine, and to use...
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Longtime Teacher Receives Honor
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union member Lois Snyder is a retired school superintendent, who voluntarily runs an after-school study group for children of varying ages that need a little extra help in...
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Delivering a Great Customer Experience: Is It Nature or Nurture?
When it comes to strategic relationships, I'm particularly curious about where excellence comes from. Is it nature or nurture? Two recent customer service experiences stand out. On the positive end of...
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How "Upscale Resale" Has Created a Booming Niche in American Retail
It goes without saying that finding the right balance between a successful retail strategy and an approach that sets yourself apart can be a big challenge. After all, an increasing number of new...
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10 Best Workplace Habits for Landing a Promotion
There are good habits and there are bad habits in the workplace. Most of us already know what they are, but not all of us adhere to them. However, anyone that wants to land a promotion at their job...
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The Parallels Between Life and Project Management
Committing words to Paper: As soon as something is recorded it will be held as fact for the duration of the project/relationship. Don't commit something to paper you are unwilling to stand behind or...
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Using Video Marketing To Boost Your Search Engine Rankings
It's no secret visuals are an increasingly effective way to capture an audience's attention. However, videos can also be used as an effective component of SEO. They are valued high by Google and other...
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Taking the Lead: Male CEOs Must Help Close the Gender Gap
There is only one way we will have more women in leadership positions in business: Male CEOs must step up to the plate and make it happen. This is a simple, powerful idea that has been getting more...
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How to Repurpose Content So You Can Get More Done
A big part of running a freelance business is the ability to juggle building your own brand with client work. I'm not going to lie, it's a lot of work to manage your own company brand while keeping up...
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How To Deal With Conflict at Work
It seems particularly apropos given our current political and social climate to pay lip service to conflict. We have to deal with it often, despite our best attempts to avoid it. Fortunately some...
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