While the constant proliferation of electronic devices has most people feeling like they’re always “on” these days, the third millennium’s omni-availability has also spilled over into the workplace, much to most employees’ chagrin. A survey of 600 North American workers by Right Management found that thanks to technology, weekends are no longer off limits to […]
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There used to be a cute television commercial for a product called Razzles, which starts out as a candy and transforms in the mouth into chewing gum. The commercial depicted two children in a friendly squabble: “Razzles is a gum! No, Razzles is a candy!” (Saturday Night Live once did a hilarious send-up of this […]
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You’re going to see them everywhere this summer — but you’re so accustomed to it that odds are, you won’t even notice them. We’re not referring to the latest hot wheels or designer duds, except by inference: brands are what simultaneously stand out and blend in, because, like fish in water, we’re surrounded by marketing […]
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Wouldn’t it be awesome to have a business card that reads, “Director, Ethical Hacking”? Or how about “Knowledge Sorceress”? Maybe “VP of Happiness”? These are just a few possible Job Titles of the Future, according to a list curated by Fast Company magazine. But social media creatives match them, with heartfelt Twitter profiles such as […]
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Were you a Cinderella and Snow White kind of kid? Or an adventure-loving child who preferred the evil queen or wicked stepmother because they were so (predictably) scary? Human beings are natural storytellers — and what we value affects the “signs” we carry. This intriguing infographic from Zenzi.com shows how our values predict the stories […]
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People who have pets tend to really love their animals. Really, really love them. So much so that they often make a photo of their cat or dog a screen saver for their laptop or cell phone. You know who you are. Two techie cat lovers decided to take their feline fondness to the next […]
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You’ve heard the maxim is, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Taking it a step further, we might say, it’s not who you know, it’s how you connect. People like to do business with people they like. To create this kind of relationship — not just with customers but with staff, vendors, […]
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Cleaning. Few of us like to do it, yet we seem more willing to spiff up our house for others than for ourselves. Housekeeper due to arrive? Quick, toss those dirty clothes in the hamper! In-laws invited for dinner? Polish the silver and run the vacuum! So your selling your home? Pull out all the […]
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Question: How is real estate like a Zumba class? Answer: Spring is a super time to move! And while the sign of someone who’s Zumba-ready is a spandex-clad body and athletic shoes, real estate signs can range from basic yard signs to big directionals to super creative car magnets. The key isn’t just the signage […]
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Shakespeare was not a business owner. To say a rose by any other name would smell as sweet might be poetic, but would it sell flowers? That is the question. Whether your business is just starting out, or changing its name to signal a new business direction, merger, or other shift, there are some basic […]
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