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Couch 2 SXSW: 3 tips for getting the most out of conferences

By on October 30, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Blogger Kris Prusynski is hitting the road (in March) for the 2015 SXSW conference. From excel spread sheets to planned breaks, Kris has three tips to help you get the most out your conference experience.
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4 simple ways to motivate your network to give you customer referrals

By on October 29, 2014 in Tips & Advice
What's the secret to growing your network? Providing value. Blogger John Gregory Olson tells you how and why you can provide your customers value in and outside of the business world.
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Why you’d rather be shocked than be told to think

By on October 28, 2014 in Tips & Advice
If given the choice between being shocked or thinking for 15 minutes you'd think the choice would be simple, right? Blogger and award winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick tells us why getting zapped is actually more appealing to many people.
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Getting caught up with your favorite TV shows while on the road

By on October 27, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Business trips used to make it tough to stay up to date with your favorite television shows. That is no longer the case. Blogger Jeff Sauer tells you how he was able to keep tabs on his favorite programs and why more and more people are relying on mobile video for entertainment.
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Cyber Security Awareness Month

By on October 24, 2014 in IT Risk and Security, Tips & Advice
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Blogger and award winning journalist Barclay Pollak tells you where you can get tips and resources to help protect your business.
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It’s vacation time, is your business prepared?

By on October 23, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Everyone needs a break and small business owners are no different. Blogger Brandon Allen breaks down what you need to do to make sure your small business doesn't miss a beat while you're out of the office.
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Are you creating a comfort zone for success or failure?

By on October 22, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Blogger Mike MacDonald says there can be multiple comfort zones. In this blog he tells you why creating positive habits can help move you out of an unsuccessful comfort zone.
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How to lessen the sting of firing a poor performer

By on October 21, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Being the boss isn't all fun and games. You have to make difficult decisions. Blogger and award winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick offers up her tips for letting go of a poor performer.
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5 ways to make the most of your attendance at a trade show

By on October 20, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Attending an industry trade show can be expensive. Blogger Stephanie Reed has five tips that will help you get the most bang for your buck.
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