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Simple Tips to Improve Your Time Management in the Workplace By taking control of your time, you’re able to stay focused on the task at hand. This leads to higher efficiency since you never lose momentum. Implementing a time management plan can do wonders not only for your working environment but also to you personally.…
Should I Use AI for My Business? AI is certainly the “Belle of the Ball” these days but it’s also coming under scrutiny. It can save businesses a lot of time, but many professionals are afraid of what the adoption might mean. Is it right for you and your business? First, unless you are off…
Efficiency Versus Effectiveness How do you like to work? Are you a speed or precision person? Do you like many small projects or one big, long one that you can dig into? No, you’re not in the middle of a recruitment fair. These are simply questions that most self-aware professionals should know about themselves and…
Dealing with Angry Customers When You’re Short-Staffed The scene is a common one these days. Lines of people waiting to pay in a restaurant, retail establishment, or grocery store. Tempers flare. Customers yell at staff and wonder why there’s only one person checking people out. Your staff thinks, “Who needs this?” and they’re not wrong.…
Courting the Millennial Customer If you are in a traditionally “cool” business, like a coffee shop, Indy bookstore, or juice bar, it’s likely you have scads of skinny jeans-wearing hipsters hanging around your store. But if you’re reading this article, most likely you don’t but you know you need them. There are roughly 75.3 million…
Four Business Leadership Lessons from General Patton that Are Still Applicable Today Last week I watched a movie on General Patton, and it brought back memories of reading about his views on leadership. It’s not surprising he was an inspirational leader, his job required that. The amazing thing about his thoughts on leadership was that he…
Be Unforgettable: How Business Owners Can Standout at Networking Events First, you’re probably thinking if everyone in the chamber (and beyond) reads this article and follows the advice here, no one will be unforgettable because we’ll all be following the same instructions. But in the words of the famous Dr. Seuss, “There is no one…
Anatomy of a Blog Post Want a sure-fire way to get more traction on your business blog posts? Make sure each post contains these important pieces. Many small businesses are starting to realize the importance of good content. But what makes content good? Better yet, what makes for great content? While it starts with something…
AI for Business: Bewares and Boasts Practical ways to use it in business and what to avoid At first glance, especially for people who have trouble writing or have difficulty starting and collecting their thoughts at a keyboard, AI can feel like the smartest kid in the class offering to do your homework for…
Four Ways to Look Your Best on a Conference Call Be honest. Do you love or hate video conferencing? There’s nothing more awkward than dialing into a conference call only to find out it’s a video conference call and you haven’t showered since the weekend. Even if you have showered, video calls can be awkward…