It’s difficult to move on from a certain school of thought or way of doing things, but if you want to improve customer service and efficiency, it’s important to facilitate change in the office.
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Preparing For Holiday House Guests
Depending on the number of house guests you are expecting this holiday season, making sure that everyone has breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a few days can be really overwhelming.
Read More »Choosing the Right Office Space
Location, cost, expandability – what to look for when choosing office space for your business.
Read More »Language Matters in Life and Business: Press Release Purgatory
You wouldn't know the music business was in crisis from the number of press releases Blogcritics receives every day. Unfortunately, far too many of them aren't doing their subjects any good.
Read More »AdobeMAX: Creating Impossible Worlds with Photoshop
My favorite Photoshop instructor of all time, Bert Monroy, took people on a search for impossible worlds at AdobeMAX.
Read More »The 401(k): the Best and Easiest Way to Save for Retirement
Run, don't walk to sign up for your 401(k). Because of the exponential growth of compound interest, the best time to start saving for retirement is yesterday.
Read More »SXSW V2V: How Neurobiology and Yoda Can Make You a Better Speaker
“On October 20, 2000, they pulled the plug,” explained motivational speaker John Bates. “We had lost $80 million and when you do that, they come in, usually with security guards, lock you out and you have nothing. I was so embarrassed, so crushed, I thought I was going to die,” he explained. But, Bates survived the bursting of the internet bubble and today, as founder/CEO of ExecutiveSpeakingSuccess.com, he teaches executives all over the world how to pitch to obtain funding and achieve other objectives. And, he's good with a light saber.
Read More »Getting That Summer Glow: Natural Beauty Solutions That Work
Some of the most effective beauty treatments derive from pure natural products and simple household solutions. Here are some beauty tips and tricks that can help you get that summer glow.
Read More »Coffee Today vs. Financial Security Tomorrow
Ironically, the best time to start saving for your old age is when you start your first job, because interest compounds exponentially over time.
Read More »Five Smart-Money Benefits to Unlocking Your iPhone
An unlocked smartphone gives you flexibility to shop for and negotiate better deals. Service will almost always be cheaper if you're not stuck in a contract with one of the major carriers.
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