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4 Ways to Limit and Erase Your Digital Footprint

Whether you realize it or not, you’re leaving a digital trail everywhere you go. From social media to search engines and everywhere in between, you’re creating a unique footprint that companies can use to track who you are and where you go. If you find that a bit disconcerting, you’ll need to do something to minimize your footprint and reclaim a bit of privacy. The Top Ways to Minimize Your Digital Footprint A couple years ago, Facebook came under scrutiny for how it was collecting and using the personal information of its users. It was this event that made people…

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Things to Consider in a Step and Repeat Banner for an Event

Thoughtful preparation and execution of a plan can make the difference between success and failure for any event, such as book premiers, trade shows, music launches or fundraisers, say experts at Print Banners, a leading banner printing services provider for step and repeat banners. Here’s a look at some key things that should be considered while printing a step and repeat backdrop or banner. Resolution Step and repeat signs are usually larger than other types of banners. Having distorted or pixelated print can make them appear tacky and give the wrong impression about your business. So, always pick graphics and…

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3 Ways to Increase Workplace Morale

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As you run your business, do you worry about there not being positive morale around the workplace? For some business owners, this is a matter they must deal with. In some cases, it can end up creating more than a few headaches in the office over time. That said you want to do all you can to be sure your office is operating at full capacity in more ways than one. So, is it time you increased your workplace morale? Review Your Office Practices In looking for better morale around your office, keep these three things in mind: 1. Employees…

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A Remote Office Can Modernize Your Company to Be More Effective

With business competition so high today no matter what industry you’re in, it’s important for companies to do everything that they can to modernize their operating strategies, the technologies they use, and their company processes. Today the business landscape is constantly changing and the word local no longer applies to business. Companies must think globally because their fiercest competitors and best customers can come from down the street or halfway around the world.  In this new reality, companies must be both light on their feet and ready to put down roots that can sustain and create continuous growth. Serious businesses…

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Michael E. Melton – Why You Should Learn More About Intellectual Property Rights

How much do you know about intellectual property rights and what it means for your business? In most cases the answer to this question is very little and it is completely understandable why many business owners have very little idea about this area of the law. Unfortunately however the laws surrounding intellectual property rights are very important and at the very least you should have an overview of what they mean and why they exist. We caught up with an expert in this field Michael E. Melton, to find out more about the law and what it means for businesses.…

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What You Can Find Out When You Background Check People

If you are running a business then one area that you should pay particularly close attention to is recruitment. Not only is getting recruitment right the absolute key to ensuring that your business has the best possible staff, it is also vital when it comes to assembling the right team which can lead your company to great things. A key part of the recruitment process which so many business owners fail to do is check people before they hire them, and ensure that a thorough review is carried out on the recruit. Many companies offer this service and here is…

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Friendship in work – good or bad?

When it’s 5pm on a Friday night, there’s nothing more rewarding than having that first sip of beer or being able to finally put your feet up on your sofa after a long hard week. Many people argue that you shouldn’t take your work home with you… but what if your work friends have also become your forever friends that you just need to see outside them Monday – Friday working hours? A recent survey of 600 UK residents got found that 31% of us see our colleagues as friends who they see on a regular basis. The boundaries between…

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Perfect Planning – 5 Tips for Running a Successful Marketing Campaign

You know how fantastic your products are, so now is the time to get the word out there! There are some frequent errors that people make when planning a marketing campaign. We have put together some key considerations to make sure that you maximize your spend and get the best results possible, each and every time: Keep it Authentic and In Line with Brand Strategy Although a marketing campaign is a short-term tactic to promote a product or service, it is essential to stay true to your brand. Having a strong brand will assist you to build your customer base…

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Helping Hand – 5 Easy Ways of Enhancing Customer Service in Your Business

With any business, the relationship between your company and your customers is the most important thing. If your customer service isn’t delivering, your clientele will take their business, and their wallets, elsewhere. With the dominance of the internet and social media, word of mouth is at its most powerful. Unless you have a monopoly on an entire industry, you cannot afford to have poor customer service – and even then, why would you want to? We’ve put together a list of five easy steps you can take to improve your business’ client interactions: Upgrade Your Phone System If your customer…

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Best Foot Forward – 5 Simple Ways to Make a Great Impression at a Business Meeting

When meeting someone new, we make a first impression in a very short amount of time and there’s no exception to this in business meetings. Of course, following corporate standards like punctuality and keeping a professional, neat appearance will be looked upon favorably but if you really want to make a memorable impact next time, here are five things you should highly consider. 1. The Perfect Location If you’re meeting with a person with fine taste, you don’t want to ruin your chances of closing a deal by hosting the meeting in an unprofessional environment. Serviced offices have a range…

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