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Must Know Web Skills

Just about everyone could benefit from having Web skills.  Small business owners can save a ton by not having to outsource every online task.  Employees can save time and hassle by making small adjustments to this Web site or that one on their own.  Anyone can update a Web page or fix a typo without intense training.  It just takes a little time and some basic Web skills.  Know a bit of code. ... [Read more]

Managing Productive Time

Managing Productive Time

Some people are early birds and others are night owls.  We all our have peak productive hours during the day.  The problem with the daily grind is that we’re expected to join the morning rush and commute home at 5 or 6, leaving very little room for optimized schedules.  Anyone working in a home office knows the joy of setting your own hours.    Some offices have also been experimenting with... [Read more]

Updating Expertise

If you spend a good deal of time focusing on one specialty and learning that industry, one day you’ll turn around and realize you’re the expert and everyone is asking you for advice.  Once you reach this level, it’s important to realize that things change and you need to stay at the top of your game.  Don’t let your expertise reach its expiration date.  Take the time to cultivate knowledge... [Read more]

Office Coffee

Sometimes it seems like the world runs on coffee.  Around half a billion cups are drank in the U.S. every single day.  Most offices provide coffee as the beverage of choice during the work day.  And walking down the coffee aisle at a grocery store lets you know just how many choices you have.  How do you get the best office coffee for the money?   Fair trade, shade grown, organic coffee is usually... [Read more]

How Do I Balance Environment and Economy in My Small Business?

It’s a good question.  While money is tight, it can be easy to focus on economizing to the detriment of other endeavors.  You may want to have a more environmentally friendly business, but not if it can’t fit in the budget.  How much does it cost to go green?  Will your audience be more likely to purchase your products or services if they are eco-friendly?  How can that elusive balance be... [Read more]

Making Your Customers Happy

Making Your Customers Happy

Part of running a successful business is making customers happy.  And that can’t be done if you don’t know what your customers want.  It can be easy to assume, and if you’re thinking they want good value for a low price, you’re probably right.  But what are the small touches you aren’t thinking of that can put you ahead of the competition? Don’t hesitate to ask. ... [Read more]

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