Tags: Business

How to Write Work Emails: The Dos and Don'ts

Jessica Sillers | Mar 25, 2018

It’s tough to remember (or for many workers, even to imagine) what office life was like before email. Checking and sending emails may eat up as much as a third of your typical workday.

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How AI Affects Your Business Website and What You Can Do About It

Jessica Sillers | Jan 28, 2018

Sometimes, it feels like we live in a science fiction universe come to life. Technological innovations mean that machines can now tell jokes, suggest restaurants, and even write new chapters of Harry Potter.

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When You Need HR for Your Small Business

Jessica Sillers | Dec 24, 2017

Ideally, small businesses would include a Human Resources (HR) manager from the first day they open their doors. In a more realistic world, small businesses work on a bare-bones budget and may not have the resources for more than absolutely essential staff.

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How to Be Productive When You Work from Home

Stephanie Figy | Nov 19, 2017

Working from home. For some, these words bring to mind pajamas, fuzzy socks, and uninterrupted hours of productivity from the comfort of one’s bed. But the reality can be dishes, laundry, Netflix, and running errands before getting home and realizing you haven’t accomplished a single work task.

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Résumé Tips for Every Stage of Your Career

Jessica Sillers | Oct 22, 2017

No matter whether you’re a new grad or a top executive, applying for jobs can be stressful. You only have a few seconds to make an excellent impression with your résumé.

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My Adventure of Learning: Top 3 Sessions from Litmus Live

Denise Resendez | Oct 08, 2017

Last month I had the opportunity to attend a Litmus Live conference for the first time in San Francisco. I was even lucky enough to have two of my favorite designers, Alexa and Nelly, join me on this adventure of learning.

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Keepin' It (Your Work) Fresh: The Art of Not Getting Stale in Graphic Design

Alexa Bigornia | Oct 01, 2017

“Think outside the box,” they say. “I want it the same but different,” they say. As a graphic designer, these are words that usually precede a headache, caffeine overdose, and a lot of angry typing, but the more and more I hear them, the more they become fuel for me to push myself.

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5 Best Interview Questions to Ask Prospective Employees

Stephanie Figy | Sep 17, 2017

Hiring new employees costs businesses a lot of money — $4,129 on average, according to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. With such high stakes, hiring the right employee proves crucial, and that goes beyond whether the individual can do the job.

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How to Create Your Own Marketing Materials

Katy Smith | Jan 31, 2017

For any of you realtors and other small business owners out there, you know how much marketing materials can cost. If you are outsourcing the production of signs, brochures, or flyers, all of that printing adds up on your monthly budget.

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