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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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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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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The winter weather is abating at last, and that means homeowners’ minds will turn to: fixin’ up the house! It seems to be something in the air: as soon as the leaves begin to bud and spring beckons, people are ripe for remodeling. Which means it’s the season for home services: contractors, roofers, house painters, […]
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When it comes to signage most of us tend to think about the type of sign we need (yard sign, directional sign, car magnet etc.), the wording, the design, and of course, where we’ll place the sign. But how often do we pay close attention to the colors we use, other than making sure what […]
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When it comes to real estate success, it’s not what you say so much as how and where you say it that makes the difference. Try these tips to create real estate signs that will have competitors asking for your secret: Assess your audience. While some crossover artists are able to bridge diverse worlds (think […]
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While the name Dave Carroll may not ring a bell, it’s likely you’ve seen, or at least heard of, his YouTube sensation, United Breaks Guitars, a humorous rendition of what transpired with United Airlines after they damaged his Taylor guitar in checked luggage. Carroll made a conscious decision to turn a frustrating experience into a […]
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In the digital age, communication can seem rather impersonal. We don’t talk with our friends, we text them. We email our clients. We share triumphs and tragedies via social media. It’s probably not that far-fetched to say most twenty-somethings have never hand-written a letter (unless Mom made them do so as a child, in order […]
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