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Build Your Business Brand by Writing a Book—It’s Easier Than You Think!

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By Zach Obront Many entrepreneurs dream of one day writing a book. After spending time accumulating lessons in life and business, the thought of sharing those lessons with other people can be exciting and inspiring. When done right, however, writing a book isn’t just a selfless act. Becoming an author can build your authority, generate leads, […]

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Better Business Communication: Unlikely Lessons From a Dentist

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By Rob Simons One of the many characteristics that makes each person unique is the way we communicate. You probably know someone who is a “talker” and loves to engage in small talk. And you probably have other friends who can’t stand small talk, and who just want to know what’s on your mind and

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5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Business Writing

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Bad business writing costs American businesses nearly $400 billion every year. Yup, $400 billion—with a “B.” That’s according to Josh Bernoff, who conducted a survey about businesspeople who write at work. He says American workers spend 22% of their time at work reading, and also believes that more than a quarter of that time—6%—is wasted due

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4 Ways to Be More Productive at Work

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Do you wish you could be more productive? You’re not the only one. Small business owners are working long hours—but with little to show for it, a new survey from The Alternative Board reveals. A whopping 84% of entrepreneurs in the poll work over 40 hours a week. What’s more, only one in 10 feel

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If You Don’t Know What You Want for Your Business, How Can You Get It?

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The other day, I was chatting with someone I hadn’t seen in a while. She asked how my business was doing. “Business? Er, it’s fine.” My reply shocked me, because normally I grin and say, “Really well, thanks!” But lately I’ve been feeling a little adrift in terms of what I want for my business,

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The Cost of Corporate Speak: How Business Jargon Negatively Impacts Organizations

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Post sponsored by Rivier University By Brian Neese “Transformation,” “disruption,” and “millennials” topped a 2015 survey of business jargon terms that workers are sick of hearing. Unfortunately, these are just the latest entries in corporate speak, joining “low-hanging fruit,” “touch base,” “bandwidth,” and “innovation.” Business jargon, or specialized language used in the industry, has a

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IQ vs. EQ: Measuring Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

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Post sponsored by Campbellsville University By Gabe Duverge Throughout history, scientists have tried to measure intelligence in many different ways and formats. These measures of intelligence have been used to rank people in ability, talent, and other characteristics. For a business seeking new employees, finding highly intelligent candidates is key. But how much does intelligence

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The 8 Least Productive Tasks Business Owners Do (And How to Never Do Them Again)

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By Sujan Patel Set SMART goals…. Work according to your circadian rhythm…. Learn to prioritize your top three to-do items and tackle them before anything else … The web is full of productivity advice for entrepreneurs. And while these tips, when implemented appropriately, can be incredibly helpful, there’s a corollary that’s missing. What about the

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4 Tips on How to Get Your Long-Awaited Raise

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By Peter Yang You’ve been patiently waiting for your long overdue raise, but it’s becoming more apparent by the day that it’s not going to simply happen on its own. The reality is, if you’re going to get a raise anytime soon, you’re going to need to march right up to your boss and demand

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