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Common Mistakes New Business Owners Make

  Starting a business can be quite risky and of course success is not guaranteed.  The majority of new businesses are most vulnerable during the first 3 years with statistics citinga failure rate of 85% worldwide.  Even though that might … Continue reading
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Winter Wellness 101: The Most Polite Way to Sneeze in Public

Even adults sometime need a refresher course on the basics we learned as children.  Sometimes we forget what was taught. Other times, especially with health, the gold standard changes as medical experts learn new information.  That’s why there have recently … Continue reading
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Office Gift Giving Do’s and Dont’s

Buy­ing a gift for some­one you work with can be dif­fi­cult. To help you avoid the awk­ward­ness, here are some help­ful office gift giv­ing eti­quette tips to make sure your gift is a success. 1. Find out if your com­pany … Continue reading
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Holiday Business Social Events–Do It With Pizzazz!

How you speak, look and act at social events can have consequences on your career. Holiday parties are one of the most important places where executives and managers are rubbing elbows and where you may be seen by individuals that … Continue reading
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Powerful Tips for Breaking Generational Barriers at Work

       Many companies are struggling with generational issues. Younger workers want to know why the older generation doesn’t want to share their years of experience and knowledge with them. Older workers resent the demands of younger workers for more flexibility, … Continue reading
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6 Tips to Get Your Clients Barking Like Dogs

A key to business success is having loyal customers. Too many businesses neglect their loyal customer base because they are consistently looking for new customers. But the truth is you will sell more of your products and services to existing … Continue reading
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Feng Shui For The Office: How to write ROCK YOUR WORLD at work and maximize flow and harmony in your professional life

How to write ROCK YOUR WORLD at work and maximize flow and harmony in your professional life As the rock classic by Queen reminds, Feng Shui can ROCK YOU… through good times and rocky times, alike. Feng Shui can energize … Continue reading
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Balance + Harmony = Better Productivity

Growing up, my mother would often say, “Do as I say, not as I do.” It was not until I was an adult that I really understood what this meant.  As a professional organizer, I have been guilty of telling … Continue reading
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Work Transition: Identify What is Blocking Your Results

Making a career transition, whether it’s to find a new job, assume new responsibilities or start a business, is stressful. If the stress is positive, it can increase your chances for success. If it’s negative, however, it can undermine your … Continue reading
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Tips on Avoiding Small Talk Faux Pas

Remember back to your first elementary school dance. Girls standing on one side of the gym and guys on the other — nobody having the nerve to talk to one another. Someone needed to break the ice. Fast forward to … Continue reading