To fit in at the office, good people sometimes lie. They conceal their personal crises, mounting stress, and the crushing effects of sleeplessness to look like cheerful corporate citizens. But their private demons eventually break free, as I’ve found. Early in my career, I oversubscribed to the “grind” and wore myself down into an ugly, […]
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If you’ve been sleeping on Instagram, now’s the perfect time to capitalize on the platform’s current boom. Over a billion active users and counting. New features and functions for business being rolled out on a regular basis. The hype is real. However, the ever-changing Instagram algorithm is proving to be a challenge for brands looking to
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If you expect to jumpstart business in the new year, you have the next three weeks, period, to plan and strategize. But it’s barely November, you’re thinking; there’s plenty of time for strategic planning. Right? Wrong. In 21 days we will be knee-deep in Thanksgiving festivities. Depending on your traditions, this may mean massive grocery
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If we told you a new law now requires lenders to tell small business loan applicants the annualized rate they’d pay for financing, you might be surprised that it wasn’t already standard practice. That new law came from a bill known as CA SB 1235 which received overwhelming bipartisan support. Aimed at adding transparency in
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No matter your type of business, chances are the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act applies to your building, employees, and visitors. While this is something that many corporations and businesses know about, it’s mostly something is focused on in the human resources area. Today, as a blogging platform, we wanted to shed some light on
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Twitter research reveals that 40% of users say they’ve made a direct purchase as a result of a tweet from an influencer. On YouTube, 60% of subscribers say that channel’s influencers sway their purchase decisions. Other research found that 57% of all internet users over age 16 have made a purchase based on an influencer
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“Privacy” is a trending term in headlines and a pressing concern for the online public. With prominent news items like Cambridge Analytica’s data mining activities and third-party developers reading Google emails, people are increasingly concerned about the use and misuse of their personal information. To address mounting fears, California passed the Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA),
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By now, I’m sure you’re sick of hearing how social media can drive conversions and create brand growth. However, your social media accounts can be a fully functional sales channel that drives revenue. Let’s take a look at how you can strategize your social media platforms and examine sales tactics that work on social. In this
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The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was originally signed into law back in 2011 to limit the risk of foodborne diseases. But this is the year that some of its rules go into effect for small farms and food handling facilities. Food Safety Modernization Act So in order to comply with the law, here’s an
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Small businesses won big on Tuesday night when the House of Representatives passed JOBS Act 3.0. The bill passed on a 406-4 vote, a surprisingly solid consensus from a chamber that has gained infamy due to its present bipartisan differences. But what is the JOBS Act 3.0 and what does it mean for small businesses
