26 Results in category Business

Activities to Improve Career

on 10/12/2017 - 09:26 am

Activities to Improve Career
 
Have Fun At Your Job
 1) Get out there and NETWORK - join the BBQ's and outdoor festivals (slip a business card or two)
2) Be an INFLUENCER - that's right, while everyone is on vacation; write a few blog posts on your industry, show your expertise
3) Pick up a HOBBY - learning something new can only UP your creativity on-the-job
4) CURATE content - everyday share an article related to your business. Come September maybe you will get that promotion!
5) Create a VISION board - on Pinterest for all to see and just maybe the right person will see it and deliver your dream job to you!

Top 10 Richest & Most Successful Women in the World

on 10/11/2017 - 03:47 pm

Top 10 Richest & Most Successful Women in the World:
 
1. Cher Wang - co-founder of HTC
2. Oprah Winfrey - founder of HARPO network
 
3. Folorunsho Alakija - owner of Supreme Stitches
4. Denise Coates - founder of BET365
5. Wang Laichan - chairman of Luxsharez
6. Sara Blakely - founder of Spanx
7. Sheryl Sandberg - COO of Facebook
8. Gina Rinehart - chairman of Hancock Prospecting Group
9. Beyonce - musician and entrepreneur
10. Arianna Huffington - founder of The Huffington Post

Top 10 Ways To Pump Up Your Employees

on 10/10/2017 - 08:30 am

Top 10 Ways To Pump Up Your Employees
 
1. Get Involved with Community
2. Karaoke Night
3. Cooking Class

4. Board Game Tournament
5. Mid-Morning Meditation
6. Hold Brainstorming Sessions - Give them a Voice
7. Take Time Out for Happy Hour
8. Lunchtime Walk
9. Create Your Own Internal Magazine
10. Host a Weekly Pot Luck Dinner

Social Media Copy Tips

on 10/05/2017 - 09:28 am

Write More Effective Social Media Posts

5 Tips to Write More Effective Social Media Posts:

1. Be Personal - use a more casual tone

2. Visual - embrace images, GIFs, video

3. Ask & Answer - ask questions and/or solve problems

4. K.I.S.S. - keep it simple and short

5. Font In - be consistent with your type, larger headlines

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Small Business Success

on 10/04/2017 - 09:24 am

The Must-Have STARTUP To-Do List:
ASK THE TOUGH QUESTIONSWould you buy your product/service? Will you make a profit at the price? Are you solving a problem? What makes you different from the competition?
JOT DOWN THE GAME PLANDo you have enough funds for first-year living expenses?Grants/ Loans/Financing?Do you have a clever Business Name?Register the domain name/email address.Figure out the type of business: incorporation or sole proprietorship?What permits/licenses are required?
MARKETING & PROMOTIONRegister all social media profiles (ASAP)Determine location Networking is key so order those Business cards
ADMINISTRATIVEOpen a business bank accountSet up an accounting system or hir ...

Insurance for Small Business

on 10/02/2017 - 11:57 am

Own a Small Business? Do You Need Insurance? Hell Yeah!
Insurance for Small Business
1. General Liability - At home or in an office building, you are responsible for all business-related activity
2. Property Insurance - Protects you from vandalism, theft, fire and natural disasters
3. Errors & Omissions - Malpractice coverage including sexual harassment and discrimination claims
4. Workers Compensation - If you have even one employee, by law you need to cover on-the-job injuries
5. Commercial Vehicle - Insurance to cover business-related damages or losses
6. Product Liability - If you manufacture, this insurance protects you if product causes injury, illness or death
7. Cyber Ins ...

Content Marketing BrainStorming

on 10/01/2017 - 05:55 pm

Great Content comes from Great BrainStorming

1. Find Your Sacred Space - comfort is key

2. Gather Your Tribe - different experts make for more interesting sessions
3. Nourish the Souls - rainbow-colored foods can boost creativity
4. Say Yes - don't turn down all the ideas, you never know when lightening will strike!
5. Keep it on Record - jot down all ideas on a board for all to see, it may spark a new idea
6. Take a Break - get the team involved with a 5 min exercise routine or talk a walk outdoors

10 Tips For Designing Effective Visuals

on 09/28/2017 - 04:08 pm

10 Tips For Designing Effective Visuals
Color - Use no more than 5 colors.Typography - Fonts should be easy to read.

Layout - Align elements to maintain consistency.
Call-outs - Use them to highlight key information.
Space - Too much information can be incoherent.
Illustration - Should match topic
Iconography - Keep it simple
Data - Visualize data in a way easy to understand
Proportion - Make sure items are appropriately sized
Simplicity - Avoid unnecessary design elements

Be Ahead Of The Marketing Game

on 09/24/2017 - 11:07 am

Be Ahead Of The Marketing Game
 Pitch - Make it Solid and Effective. Once you get your foot in the door, lay out the Marketing Strategy.

Hit - Ensure that your Website, Blog, Platform or Shop is compelling and accessible
First Base - The Landing Page is key in holding on to your loyal or potential customer - so spend the time and money to get it right!
Second Base - Keep them on your site with educational and engaging content
Stolen Base - Network!  Strategically, share your content on high traffic sites
Third Base - Spend less time doing. Automate with Marketing Software Platforms
Catch - Email Marketing is still important. Reach out to your fans with sales hooks and reel ...

Real Estate Trends

on 09/21/2017 - 03:29 pm


Real Estate Trends 2017
 
1. New Wave - Baby Boomers & Millenials are and will be the top buyer for the next 10 years

2. Put Your Money Where Your House Is - Midwest will see a rise in real estate (affordable and close to the Big universities)

3. High Demand, Low Supply - It currently takes 68 days to sell a home, which is 11 days faster than the national average.

4. Low Profile - Price appreciation will slow down by 1% or more, depending on markets

5. The West Will Win - Prices will increase 5.8% and sales by 4.7%. 5 of the 10 top markets make the list: L.A., Sacramento, and Riverside (CA), Tucson (AZ) and Portland (OR)