If you are considering getting a new supplier, chances are that your previous one made mistakes or overcharged you. Keep in mind that a new one could do the same. However, if you don’t shop around, you’ll never know. To make your vendor selection process more structured, here is a basic step-by-step guide on negotiating […]
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Are you one of the millions of Americans who likes to stay connected to work, even during personal time? This tutorial will guide you through connecting your work email to your iPhone, so you’re always in the know. Before you begin setting up your email, you’ll need to navigate to the Mail settings on your
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We’ve all been there. On a team, of course. Whether you’ve been tasked with planning the annual employee banquet or installed as an officer of a non-profit’s board, there’s a clear expectation that you contribute much more than just your name to a roster—you must work. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long to see who’s actually
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Live videos are underutilized on social media by most office workers and small business owners. The truth is, they can help gain traction with your customers and potential clients, by allowing you to gain trust, demonstrate your expertise, and show that you care about what your customers need. Customers like to see who they are
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Knowing where to start with your marketing themes can be tricky and time-consuming – especially working out the smaller details and layout that best show off what you have to offer. Learning how to use Canva’s online design environment can make designing flyers, pamphlets, Instagram ads, and other marketing materials fun, easy and painless for
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Is it your job to help host a conference or other event that will require a large number of visitors to come into town? The responsibility of travel planning usually falls not on a team of people, but on one person. This guide will walk you through the process. Gather information from the staff lead
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Due to the dynamic nature of the modern business environment, over the course of your career, you will almost certainly work for a company in a different capacity then you are accustomed. Being given unfamiliar job responsibilities is not always a bad thing, as it can be an excellent opportunity to improve underdeveloped skills and
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Stocking your office breakroom with drinks and snacks that help your employees be more motivated and energized is important. Those who spend a majority of their day at the computer need to keep their energy up! With all that time spent sitting down, employees usually aren’t able to produce their own natural energy with bursts
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Years ago, I worked for a company that had created a committee to improve working conditions for its employees. We sat in a conference room once a month and talked about programs like the Employee of the Month program, and celebrations like birthdays and promotions. We also came up with ideas to shine some light
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Useful learning curves and insider tips can be the difference between a smooth or a rocky transition into a new office position. A well-planned and organized training program is critical – new employees looks for confirmation that hopping aboard was the right decision. The hardest question to ask when training is: what didn’t I know
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