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Run Your Business to the Beat of a Different Drum

Brett Miller, January 9, 2017November 23, 2018

There’s a musical quality to running a business – sometimes it’s easy to forget this. This year it’s time to reinvent your company, then market its rerelease like a long-anticipated album.

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How Do You Stack Up?

Dawn Mayo, July 6, 2015April 25, 2016

Even though we’re living in a digitized world, where everything is at our fingertips and can be instantly accessed, there are still a few “vintage” elements that have outlived the digital age. Things like voicemails to let you hear the

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Celebrate Birthdays to Increase Productivity

Dawn Mayo, March 3, 2015July 13, 2016

Your work life isn’t just about productivity, it’s also about engagement and recognition. It’s a pretty simple concept if you think about it—you have a lot more invested, both professionally and emotionally, if you enjoy what you do and feel

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Tips for a Traveling Salesperson

Dawn Mayo, May 2, 2012January 4, 2016

Are you frequently traveling for your job? Life on the road can be tiring, and the last thing you want to do when you finally return home is work. We put together a list of our recommendations on how to

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Good Business Sense: Include Your Business Card

Dawn Mayo, April 11, 2012April 2, 2014

When you write greeting cards to customers or professional contacts, you stand out among the countless competitors who might be simultaneously trying to win their business. With a greeting card, you are more likely to get noticed than if you

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Spring Cleaning for Your Office

Dawn Mayo, March 22, 2012April 2, 2014

The first day of spring is met with much anticipation. With the changing season comes the need for a bit of spring cleaning, even for your office. Here are our recommendations for clearing out your workspace and preparing for the

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The Proper Use of Commas

Dawn Mayo, April 19, 2011April 2, 2014

The rules for comma usage have changed a bit since many of us first learned about them.  Years ago they were inserted more often than they are now.  The Chicago Manual of Style is one authority, as is the AP

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Out of Office Etiquette

Dawn Mayo, March 2, 2011February 1, 2017

Are you planning to be out of the office? Whether for business or on a personal vacation, it is considered proper etiquette to let those trying to get in touch with you know that you are away. There are a

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