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Making Yourself and Your Business Easy to Find

Making Yourself and Your Business Easy to Find

Have you ever searched for a company, only to find an incomplete Google listing? It’s extremely frustrating when you are seeking the services of a business, but it’s nearly impossible to track down the contact information for said business.

Don’t be that business.

The first step in becoming a successful entrepreneur is making it easy for customers to find you, and in the 21st century, that’s done online.

Deliver what you promise

Deliver what you promise

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Delivering in the COVID-era

Curbside pickup is a learning curve and a lesson in patience. 

I recently visited a charming New England town where I’ve enjoyed dozens of vacations. It’s a popular oceanside area surrounded by quiet little neighborhoods whose streets dead-end at the beach. 

The locals and vacationers alike frequent several small popular local restaurants, and I was eager to sample a couple of my favorites again.

The Best Antioxidant Foods and Why You Need Them

The Best Antioxidant Foods and Why You Need Them

If you've been reading any articles about improving your health, you've no doubt come across the topic of antioxidants and how they prevent free radical damage to your body. If you're unfamiliar with what free radicals are, there is a well-written explanation in this article. Basically free radicals cause damage to your cells by “stealing” from other healthy cells. Your immune system sometimes creates and uses free radicals to neutralize viruses and bacteria, but they can also cause damage to your cells, leading to serious health conditions such as cancer and heart disease.

What’s the ‘Public Domain’ and How Can I Use It in My Business?

What’s the ‘Public Domain’ and How Can I Use It in My Business?

Public domain is a phrase commonly used to describe content that is not protected by U.S. copyright law and may be used freely, without obtaining permission from, or compensating, the creator or copyright owner. Interestingly, the term “public domain” is not used in the U.S. Copyright Act.

The criteria for works to enter the public domain is fairly simple. Content may not be protected under copyright law, and therefore be in the public domain, for any of the following reasons:

Offload & clone yourself

We are all always looking for ways to become more productive. Add to that making those ways easy to implement and not require you to turn your daily world upside down. Here is one that made a huge difference for us and our business.

Let me start this by saying being interrupt driven is about the most unproductive way you can be. 

CBD as a Business? What to Know

CBD as a Business? What to Know

The CBD market is literally exploding. In fact, a report by BDS Analytics and Arcview Market Research projects that CBD market sales in the United States will exceed $20 billion by 2024.

Have you ever considered getting into the business? Here’s what you need to know:

Ergonomics of the Home Office

Ergonomics of the Home Office

Do you have a twinge in your neck that just won’t go away?

Has your back been sore for the last couple months?

It may be caused by your new work arrangements.

Many of us are now working from home in an effort to safeguard public health, however, this change may actually be detrimental to our bodies. Implementing ergonomic solutions will prevent musculoskeletal system damage and allow you to feel better and work more productively. 

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The Art of Listening

The Art of Listening

“Did you even hear me?” your exasperated friend says to you.

Sure,” you say, inwardly hoping they don’t ask you for feedback.

The truth is you heard every word that came out of their mouth, but you didn’t listen to any of it. 

Listening is more than just your ears taking in the sounds someone makes to you. It is absorbing the full meaning of what someone else is saying. The best listeners also take in clues from the speaker’s body language and the context in which it’s being delivered.

5 Powerful Women in Business Today

5 Powerful Women in Business Today

Henry Ford. Warren Buffett. Steve Jobs. Mark Zuckerberg. Elon Musk. Powerful businessmen have been, and still are, talked about on a daily basis. But what about the women? More and more women are starting businesses and leading established, well-known global organizations than ever before. We thought it was time you learned about a few of them. Here are five powerful businesswomen who are paving the way for the generations of women who follow:

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ScheduleOnce/OnceHub is a field-proven solution for powering online scheduling with your customers and prospects.

Solutions for every phase of the customer lifecycle

 

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Green Therapy

Green Therapy

Spending time outside and enjoying the fresh air is always a good idea for staying both mentally and physically healthy. But these days, with most of us still being sheltered-in-place, it’s more important than ever to make sure to get some green therapy. There are several health benefits that come along with spending time outside, including:

Is Your Kid an Entrepreneur?

Is Your Kid an Entrepreneur?

As a business owner, you are sure to see the value of entrepreneurship and likely want to instill those principles in your children. Even if they don’t become the next Steve Jobs, they will learn important life skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, perseverance, networking, budgeting, saving, spending, investing, and more. Here are some resources to get them started: