5 Key Business Communication Trends for 2014
What trends to watch out for in the New Year. It’s the start of the New Year and trends are already appearing for 2014. After doing some research, some key trends grabbed my attention that I believe should be paid attention to. I’ve compiled a list of 5 key business communication trends for 2014 that…
Read MoreOnward!
Marching our business growth forward into 2014! “This year has been quite a journey. We started strong and encountered a few forks in the road, as most businesses will, which ultimately proved to lead to new developments, a partnership with a local startup Choose Growth, and the exciting launch of our sister company Plan Promote…
Read MoreHow Do You Support Small Businesses?
How to support local small businesses throughout the year. Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday that is always held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, during one of the busiest shopping periods of the entire year. First invented by American Express as a nationwide advertising campaign on November 27th, 2010, this shopping holiday event…
Read MoreTime to Focus: 2014 Business Tax Tips
What you need to know about getting ready for next year’s business taxes. When we think about the end of the year, we think of celebrations, new beginnings, goals and resolutions. One productive goal might be to set yourself up so that you are prepared for the seemingly daunting task of dealing with your business…
Read MoreHoliday Spirit at the Office
How you can enjoy the holidays in the midst of your work life. ‘Tis the season! December is among us, peppermint lattes fill the air and the countdown begins to the closing of another year. How do you contain your excitement for winter and all that it has to offer? There are ways to bring…
Read MoreYour Navigation Compass
What it takes to create good website navigation. When we visit a website, the majority of what we notice are the aesthetics and design. We see colors, images, and graphics. What we don’t tend to notice are the structural elements like page organization, formatting, and website navigation. That is, we don’t notice them unless they’re…
Read MoreUsing Social Media for Marketing Newborn Software
It used to be that the computer industry was on the cutting edge and anyone involved with writing software was considered to be some form of a rocket scientist. Fast forward a number of decades and the computer is a vital part of most people’s lives irrespective of age, and software is something that most…
Read MoreThe Importance of Giving Back
Why your business giving back is a worthwhile investment Around the holidays, the idea of giving back takes front and center stage. Not that we don’t think about it at all the rest of the year, but something about the holidays makes us think about generosity and the significance of investing back into our community…
Read MoreSharing Thanks: Phil Marcus
UPDATE: 11/19/13 It is with a sad heart that I write this update about my friend Phil Marcus. In July, Phil was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer and I learned last Friday that he passed away on November 4th, making this thanks just 8 days shy of Phil publicly seeing just how much I…
Read MoreThe Art of Business Networking
Learning the finer points of attending business networking events Networking is a word that either gets you excited or makes you cringe. Your response probably has a lot to do with your past experience networking, your personality, and your approach to business. We’ve all been to the awkward networking event that’s uncomfortable for everyone. But…
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