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Writing Great Website Content Is Challenging But Worthwhile
Considering how many times I've restarted this first paragraph, it's fair to say that writing is hard.
Writing for something as specific and...
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How to Maintain a Sound, Long-Term Marketing Plan
Every business owner wants to make more money — and many of us rely on marketing and advertising to do so. We...
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Managing Non-English Speaking Employees
We’re in the middle of a labor shortage.
With more jobs than workers, companies are increasingly willing to hire anyone who’s willing to...
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Even to a Technology Titan, Back to the Basics Is the Rule
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994. Today he’s one of the richest people in the world. But while Amazon is undeniably a...
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Maintaining Diversified Service Offerings Keeps Workflow Steady
The more kinds of work you can do, the better. That’s the basic philosophy of ESP&P Industrial Services of Jonesborough, Tennessee.
“Disney World...
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Employees Not Measuring Up? Do’s and Don’ts of Improving Performance
Have you ever dreaded having a conversation with an employee who wasn’t meeting performance expectations? If so, you are not alone.Most managers would agree...
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Tips to Improve Your Hiring Process
Hiring is one of the biggest pain points for many companies.
How do you find someone who takes the job as seriously as...
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Online Reviews Shouldn’t Be a Second Thought for Business Owners
The fancy marketing jargon is “reputation management,” but most contractors say it like a four-letter word: reviews.
If this topic makes you stick...
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Managing an Online Image That Appeals to Customers
“Why would I hire a contractor who chooses a middle finger shot as his Twitter profile picture? Goodness knows I made some...
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Is It Time to Take Advantage of a Low-Interest Business Loan?
The complexities of operating a business can leave you scratching your head. As ideas churn in your mind for new equipment, business...
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Do You Charge Enough For Your Services?
“I always seem to get customer complaints about how much I charge them for the work I do. My vendors say they...
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Crafting Attractive Job Listings
Chances are good that you’re hiring. Part of the reason that trade positions are so hard to fill is supply and demand issues....
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Don’t Plant Seeds of Doubt in Customers’ Minds
When someone calls an expert for a service or product, it’s because they need an expert.
That’s why you’ll always receive service calls. But that’s...
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Handling an Employee Resignation You Didn’t See Coming
Business leaders must be prepared for some employee turnover. Sooner or later, you’re bound to have an employee who leaves the company,...
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Protect Your Company’s Information From Cybercriminals
The internet empowers small businesses to compete, communicate, and collaborate like never before. Sadly, there are also some significant downsides, not least...
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How to Subdue the Potential Toxicity of Workplace Rhetoric
A survey conducted last year by The Harris Poll for job-search platform Glassdoor showed that 60% of 1,200 respondents felt it was unacceptable...







