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Getting up early (and enjoying it) is as simple as mind over matter...

Traditional office hours usually begin at 8 or 9 AM and sometimes earlier. While this is great for those that are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the morning, being productive in the morning takes a lot of coffee and struggle for those who have an aversion to early mornings. I, unfortunately, am one of those poor souls that just can’t find the motivation not to hit snooze in the morning and if you’re reading this, there is a good chance that you are, too.
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Smart business decisions are required to effectively manage and operate a seasonal business...

Warm weather has arrived and with that comes an influx of businesses who have been in hibernation for the winter months. While most seasonal businesses operate year-round, the bulk of their business happens during select months when the weather allows, and the demand is high. While business might only be high certain times of the year, creating a successful seasonal business means you’re utilizing your downtime as effectively as possible. We listed out a few strategies to ensure year-round success.
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Customer service, when done in a genuine way, can make or break a business...

Business has changed so dramatically over the past 100 years, even the last 50 years. From ‘ma & pop’ stores in small towns to worldwide conglomerates, business is booming and always changing; however, there are some things that have stayed the same (or should at least) and one of those is customer service. Customer service, when done in a genuine way, can make or break a business. If you’re not making sure that your customer has a great experience when interacting with your business or product, it could be directly affecting your bottom line. Keep reading to find out if your business is 100% in customer service.
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Innovative business plans and operations creating a buzz in the food industry...

The face of business has been seeing quite a few changes in the past decade. Technology has changed the game as to how we can reach customers and having the ability to owning a successful could be as simple as having an internet connection and a great idea (ahem, Jeff Bezos Founder of Amazon). While it is nearly impossible to operate a restaurant solely online, there is a new age of “restaurants” that are making waves in the food industry that completely defy the traditional brick and mortar restaurant. Hello, food trucks.
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Technology potentially eliminated the need for a common business tool...

While working on marketing and branding for a business, I started on the business card, which got me to thinking, “Does anybody really use business cards anymore?”. I get why they’re handy, obviously, but when we are living in a society that you could just as easily add someone’s contact information to your smart phone as you could be taking their card, are they worth the hassle? I took a dive into business cards to prove (or disprove) their relevance.
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Creating harmony between work and personal life can determine success...

Whether you are a CEO, college-student or stay at home parent, creating a harmonious work-life relationship is crucial to leading a fulfilling life. According to study by CNN in 2015, Americans working full-time are averaging around 47 hours a week with about 30% of the work force working on Saturday and/or Sunday.
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Work these six tips into your daily routine to increase productivity and reach your goals...

Ever step into the office with the mindset of having a productive day, but you aren’t sure where to start? We all want to make the most out of our days but getting off on the right foot is sometimes difficult. Each day can be different but try working the six tips below into your daily routine to increase productivity and reach your goals!
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Major Changes to Business Operations After the Digital Revolution...

It’s hard to imagine a time when technology wasn’t woven into almost every part of our day, but it doesn’t stop with personal use. Since the start of the Digital Revolution in the 1980s, technology has been effectively changing businesses from communication all the way to the infrastructure. In the past 30 years, technology and those in the IT industry have become an invaluable resource for progress and development. Just think, 5-10 years ago social media was struggling to create a consumer use, cell-phones were used simply for communication, and the App Generation was just beginning. Look at where we are today! It’s hard to think about all the ways that we will progress in the coming future, but as technology continually innovates we can be sure that this will happen. We looked at the top five ways that technology has impacted this generation of business and why we think they will continue to be impactful in the future.
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