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No matter what kind of business you’re in, having a visual element is essential. Virtually every business has an online presence and with that comes an “About Us” page. People do business with people, so having images of the team…

Most people think of Post-it Notes simply as an office staple. While their biggest uses include note taking and organizing, the traditional 3-inch by 3-inch sticky squares can be used to make some nifty little crafts. Enter: the paper ninja…

There’s no such thing as a perfect workplace. No matter what industry you’re in and what kind of team you’re on, you’re going to find yourself facing dilemmas and wondering whether you should step in to fix them. In fact,…

Many small businesses believe marketing is advertising, public relations, social media, promotions and other messaging methods. Those are examples of marketing communications (marcom), the "Fourth P" of the Four Ps of Product, Price, Place and Promotion. If your messaging team…

Almost every office in the U.S. uses Microsoft Office as the fundamental platform for meetings, emails, documents, and spreadsheets. Imagine how much your productivity would increase with a dictation program supported and developed by Microsoft with seamless integration into Office.…

Whether you are invited to participate in a group business meeting with outside customers in a restaurant—or are going it alone—there are a few things to keep in mind to make it a success. You don’t want to embarrass your…

Have you ever been in a situation where more work is coming in then going out and the number of tasks adding up starts to get overwhelming? So, you develop a plan. You know you need to work on your…

Have you ever been overwhelmed with information? Do your projects stall because you can’t find the right data? Are you constantly playing “catch up” on all your business relationships? If you answered "yes," you might be suffering from communication issues.…

Networking demands revamping. The word itself conjures insecurities, anxiety, and dread. What if we give networking a new title, something that isn't just inviting, but better suits the concept. Link-building implies a collection of people working together to create meaning.…

If you work in an office, then you probably find yourself needing to solicit feedback from coworkers on a regular basis. Whether you use them to decide which restaurant to order from for lunch, determine a date for an upcoming…

So, you’ve been named “Project Manager” for your company’s upcoming charity event. If you’re like most, you’re probably asking yourself, “Where do I start?” Taking an event from “idea” to “Of course, I’d be happy to accept this check on…

It’s a new year, and that means it’s time to invest in a new planner or calendar. Whether you’ve resolved to be more organized or you’re simply looking to stay on top of things in your usual way, the right…

Perhaps you’ve noticed that everyone in your department seems to be overworked, so you come up with the brilliant idea to hire an intern. You wouldn’t have to pay them a salary and they could pick up the slack wherever…

Social media may have started as a distraction, but it can now make careers. Social media is a great way to build a portfolio of your past work, show off your skills, and create a personal brand that can sell…

Many small businesses need help in setting up new equipment or have problems with other purchases, prompting them to contact customer service. This could be issues with computers, software, or assembling furniture. The idea is for customer service to provide…

Businesses of all sizes need to pay their bills on a regular basis to maintain a good reputation in the marketplace and stay afloat. A small business needs to be savvy in paying bills, even with a computerized system. You…

When purchasing coffee creamer for the office, there are many things to consider. Keep them in mind, and pleasing those who depend on a beautiful cup of java will be easier than you think. Choose a coffee creamer based on…

Effective and accurate decision making is a key trait of a valuable employee, but often making the most popular decision in an office environment can be a real challenge. One way to speed up routine decision making is through the…

PDFs are one of the most useful and reliable file types for communications, invoices, and so much more. In fact, you probably deal with at least a few every week. However, they can also be one of the most frustrating…

Working with an autism spectrum coworker is a complex topic. This short article offers some possible approaches to interacting with an autistic coworker. No two people on the autism spectrum are identical. What applies to one may not apply to…