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Social media, gossipy co-workers, and any number of other tempting distractions can easily pull you away from your work. Plus, long hours plugging away at the same tasks can lead to boredom and inefficiency. The odds are really stacked against you when it comes to staying productive in a...
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Customers can make a negative experience public within seconds. I can Tweet about a rude checkout person before the door swings shut behind me or before the customer service chat window is closed. According to the Nielsen Global Trust in Advertising Survey in 2015, 83% of people trust...
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The modern world is one where people expect results fast. For example, WordPress core manages to release updates at a breakneck pace due to demand, and they’re not the only software company to do so. If you want your team to rise to this level of efficiency when it comes to product releases,...
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Starting your own business comes with plenty of tedious paperwork. Writing out a business plan may seem like an unnecessary step, when you feel you already have a clear idea of where you want your company to go. However, having one in place will definitely pay off over the long term. This post will...
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A failed payment can be a nightmare for an ecommerce or membership site owner. In fact, any situation that poses a threat to your income can become stressful fast. However, staying calm when you encounter a failed transaction can help you quickly resolve the issue. In this article, we’ll take...
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Starting and maintaining a business is no small task. With all the work you’ve poured into your company, the last thing you want is for it all to go up in smoke. Whether you’re facing a natural disaster, a cyberattack, or some other unforeseen emergency, having a business continuity...
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A couple of years ago, I made the executive decision to get rid of my couch. I replaced it with a set of chairs and matching ottomans, comfortable but not so tempting I’d plop down and work there all day. This wasn’t quite the same as making a leap to a standing desk, but I knew that...
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No matter what your business does, the methodology you employ to make sure quality is high while processes remain efficient is vital to your success. As such, you’ll want to consider your options carefully. The ‘Lean’ methodology is a popular choice, and one that’s made the...
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Survivorship bias is when you focus on successful businesses, strategies or people for only their successes. You admire them and want to emulate the positives. You also completely ignore their drawbacks or failures, as well as the surrounding details of their achievements. It’s like how...
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As a resume writer, I know the all-too-common words that are just so tempting to use. Responsibilities include XYZ. Managed a team of etc. Self-motivated. Even “leadership,” a skill that just about every company wants to see, has become such a buzzword that it’s lost its power....
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I’m a lifelong worrier, and some of my earliest memories from childhood are of my mom saying, “You’ll be okay. Practice your deep breathing.” I wasn’t a particularly anxious kid, and even though I have my brushes with anxiety (it feels like bees buzzing in my chest)...
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My dad worked from a home office for years, long before it was common or popular to have a commute as short as the hallway. He turned my brother’s old bedroom into an office, and he outfitted it with everything he needed. It was fully functional, stocked with all the supplies a...
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