Displaying All Posts from January, 2014

Get to Know the Four Finalists for a Big Game Ad from Intuit (Sponsored)

 

Intuit is awarding one lucky small business the opportunity to have a 30-second TV advertisement during football’s biggest game on February 2nd as part of their “Small Business, Big Game” competition. They’ve got four finalists, and now you can learn more about each one.

  • Barley Labs, of Durham, N.C. – Produces all-natural dog treats
  • GoldieBlox, of Oakland, Calif. – Is a toy company inspiring girls to push limits
  • Locally Laid Egg Company, of Duluth, Minn. – Raises healthy hens on pasture
  • POOP – Natural Dairy Compost, of Nampa, Idaho – Produces natural and odorless dairy manure

Watch the finalist videos above and learn more at SmallBusinessBigGame.com. Keep an eye out during the Big Game on February 2nd to see the winning ad!

How to Deal with Difficult People

One of the great lessons I learned in life was to stop focusing on other people and to focus on what I could change about me. I only wish it had happened twenty years earlier. I especially wish I knew how to deal with difficult people in my life.

I have made every mistake in the book and then some; but after all those mistakes and writing hundreds of articles about resolving conflict in the workplace, dealing with bullies, and trying to improve the health and wellness of the modern workplace, I finally got it. Click Here to Read Article …

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5 Things your Email Readers Hate (SPONSORED)

We’ve all had one of ‘those’ emails drop into our inboxes—the kind that make steam start to come out of your ears! Well, you may be unintentionally causing the same reaction in your readers because of a few mistakes…BUT the good news is that they’re easy to correct! We’ve picked out 5 of the top things that email newsletter readers hate, and how to avoid or fix the issues.

Watch the video and read more tips at www.constantcontact.com.

How to Start Your Workday On the Right Foot

How to Start Your Workday On the Right Foot

Our mornings tend to set the tone for the rest of the day. If we’re frazzled and running behind, that can start a domino effect that continues to throw us off until we hit the pillow at night. On the other hand, starting off with an intention and a plan can lead to smooth sailing and an improved mood the rest of the day.

Here are a few ways you can start your workday on the right foot. Click Here to Read Article …

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5 Ways to Stay Productive When Working from Home

Stay Productive When Working from Home

As a freelance writer turned community manager, I’ve spent entire weeks working from my couch in my pajamas.

For many it sounds appealing — no commute time to wrestle with, no wardrobe requirements and no one standing over your shoulder requesting updates on your progress.

But I’ve also found that these are the same reasons why staying productive when working from home, sans a designated office, can be such a challenge. There’s not a pressing reason to leave the house or get dressed, and there is no one there keeping you from spending the afternoon eating junk food and watching trashy TV. Click Here to Read Article …

How to Get More Freelance Writing Work

Get more freelance writing work

When I jumped headfirst into the world of freelance writing, learning how to get more freelance work was the most daunting task I had. I compiled a list of job boards I would check on a daily basis, but what I quickly learned was that my search couldn’t start and end there.

After several hits and misses, I began realizing that landing gigs in the freelance world relied on my ability to be unconventional, and my willingness to do a few things for free before pulling in a paycheck. Click Here to Read Article …

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