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The best way to predict the future is to create it…

Perhaps one of the most defining structures in Wichita, Century II has served as Wichita’s performing arts and convention center for half a century. Its familiar blue dome is a prominent figure on the Wichita skyline, recognizable by all the locals. At just 49 years old, a question has risen surrounding the center: what is to come of its future? Many in the community are wondering.
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Pumpkin, spice, and everything nice...

It’s the start of September. The kids are back in school, the temperature is lowering, summer is coming to an end, and Starbucks has just released their infamous Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Synonymous with sweater weather, colorful leaves, and autumn, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (or PSL) is the most popular seasonal drink of all time. Consistently offering a boost to Starbucks’ sales every year, the coffee giant released the PSL earlier than ever this year on August 28th. Despite the hype around the pumpkin-flavored espresso beverage, you may be wondering how a simple drink has flourished to become such a success. We have the answers.
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You can't pour from an empty cup...

“Self-care is what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness.” Defined as such by the International Self-Care Foundation (yes, self-care is so important it has its own foundation), self-care is essential to staying both physically and mentally healthy. Taking time out of our busy lives to simply breathe and do something we enjoy is scientifically proven to boost health and happiness.

Self-care doesn’t just mean drinking water and showering regularly – although those are good things to keep up – but also to take steps to ensure your mind and body are getting the special treatment they deserve. Not sure where to start with your personal self-care? We put together a basic guide for your convenience!

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Getting your brand out there has never been so easy…

Social media plays a large part in the modern world. Studies show that 70% of Americans have at least one social media account, often more, and over 3 billion people in the world are active social media users. In addition, 90% of marketers say that using social media to promote their business increased their exposure.

Basically, that’s a lot of people loving and using social networks. If your business doesn’t have a social site presence (such as a Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram account or all of the above), you may be missing out on some serious growth potential. Not only that, social media is a cheap – mostly free! – way to get the name of your business out there. Need more convincing? Read on.
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“Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.”

Having a job and working is normal. In fact, it’s even expected. What isn’t expected, however, is an all-consuming commitment to your work so intense that it becomes an addiction, commonly known as workaholism. In today’s culture, working more than average is seen as an admirable and even desirable trait – but the line between dedication and addiction is thin. For those who are curious, you can take this quiz to see if you have the warning signs of a workaholic!
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“In leadership, character is more important than strategy…”

Some people are born to be leaders, and others learn. Owning a business is hard work and takes a strong willed, driven individual. That’s not all, however. Being a business owner comes with the pressure to take charge and know what you’re doing, even when you don’t. Learning what you can do to improve your character and how others perceive you will mold you into the business owner you always dreamed of being.
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Shining a spotlight on some of the best new additions to our city…

We’re a little more than halfway through the year, so we thought now would be a good idea to bring some attention to some of the businesses that are new to the Wichita Metro Kansas area. Split between food and entertainment, we did some research on what businesses have taken off. Need a nice night out? A fun weekend adventure? Just something to pass the time? Wichita is always growing, and so are its opportunities. Get out there and check out these new businesses!
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“Don’t waste time waiting for inspiration. Begin, and inspiration will find you.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Working the same job day in and day out and dealing with the same people, projects, and space constantly can get boring. Feeling stagnant and tired of your job is a common side effect of getting just a little too used to what you’re doing, and you may sometimes feel as though you’ve hit a wall where nothing is changing or exciting.

Seeking inspiration and motivation to make your work seem more lively and pleasing can feel like a chore as you settle into the same old routine. We’re here to give you some tips on how to keep your job from feeling like too much of a hassle and, instead, bring back some vivaciousness to your workplace.
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A quick rundown of what Acumen Connections can do for you…

We’ve said it (more than) once and we’ll say it again – Acumen Connections is a payment service provider. This means we can set up your business with the ability to accept any and all forms of electronic payments. We have our services listed all over our site and explained more in depth on a separate page, but for those of you just browsing or looking for a condensed version of what we offer, we put together an overview of the services we provide.
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“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” – Benjamin Franklin

What better place to get tips about running a blog than from a blog?

Admittedly, we don’t have the best blog, but we’d like to think it’s pretty good. We put together a list of our favorite tips and tricks for maintaining a blog. Get reading to see how you should approach your own writing!
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