At a 4th of July parade in Haines, Alaska this summer, we watched as townspeople on the floats tossed candy to children on the sidelines. The kids darted about, scrambling after every fun-size bar and lollipop. Even the pixie sticks that bent when hitting the pavement were scooped up (albeit not on the first dive). In…
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How the work landscape has changed. Years ago, a great career started with landing a job in a big blue chip corporation, one with a management training program and a pension, with stock on the S&P 500 and lifetime loyalty. Today's world is another paradigm entirely, with smaller business leading the way in job generation,…
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Business owners wear many hats. Particularly in the first several years, your business may be a one-person show, where you are personally handling everything from managing client contact information to invoicing and shopping for printer paper. It’s common to feel isolated or overwhelmed if you don’t seek support systems. While a spouse or friend can offer…
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If you truly want to grow your business, it's time to face reality. What's the initial impression of visitors when landing on your website? Are they able to accomplish what they came to your site for -- quickly?Is the content user-focused or internal jargon? Do you depend on visitors stumbling onto your site -- or worse,…
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LinkedIn Activity Feed Is Back Ask and you shall receive (sometimes, anyway). Technology changes can be frustrating. As we've integrated social platforms into the routine of our lives, updates and enhancements can feel very uncomfortable, slowing our efficiency and momentum. When an enhancement provides us with more value, we recognize the need for change and…
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