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Networking

Networking is not a four-letter word

It can be fun. Seriously. Most days, I think I’m a born networker. But admittedly there are times I find it difficult to walk up… more...
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Before you say no to an employee request…

Sometimes you feel, and rightly so, that you have no choice but to say “no” when you know the fairer answer to a workplace request… more...
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06-28-13 Consider hiring a military vet this 4th of July weekend pic

Military veterans still struggling to find work

When Jeff Mand, a retired Army Captain returned from serving in Iraq in 2005, he was greeted by more than just family and friends. Mand… more...
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5 factors that can derail your businesses

How’s this year been for your business? Are you finally starting to see light at the end of the tunnel? Do you feel like business… more...
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Money

It’s getting crowded in the crowdfunding pool!

What is Crowdfunding (also called Crowdsourcing)? It was approved as part of the JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act). It provides an online money-raising… more...
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Wood flooring

Selling a product that lacks sex appeal?

Attract, assist, and affiliate are the cornerstones of today’s collaborative marketing model, but if your product is wood flooring, like that pictured to your right,… more...
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06-20-13 Social media and crisis communication

Social media and crisis communications

Fire. Tornado. Flood. Product recall. Power outage. How will your company effectively communicate with employees and customers if a crisis occurs? Do you have a… more...
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Another meeting? Oh no!

While technology like TDS’ business hosted VoIP enables the remote worker revolution, there’s still a time and a place for in-person meetings. Unfortunately, it sometimes… more...
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06-18-13 Feedback Pic

Feedback and input: 5 ways to get more!

When polled, American workers will reliably cite “a lack of meaningful, two-way communication” as one of the top three reasons for workplace dissatisfaction. If gathering… more...
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