Serena Estrella
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Ten April Fool’s Day Pranks You Can Pull In a Remote Workplace
Given how topsy turvy the world has gotten over the past year (and still is, actually), it seems rather strange to celebrate April Fool’s Day. If anything, it feels like we’ve been stuck in a perverse cycle all year, Groundhog Day style (but with a Black Mirror twist. Ugh). On the other hand, there’s nothing…
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Five Toddler-Friendly Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
By the time this article is published, Easter will be just a few days away. You’ve probably already set up your business’ Easter campaigns by now. (Or if not, there’s still time to get a few things done.) So, all that’s left is to get your own Easter celebrations going, yeah? And nothing says Easter…
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Eleven Inspiring Female AU Entrepreneurs From the SME Industry
We’re well into International Women’s Month as I write this. Thus, it’s only natural for us to have a feature celebrating all the brilliant, amazing female entrepreneurs Down Under. However, the following list won’t feature the usual heavyweights like Gina Rinehart or even Melanie Perkins (who’s half-Filipino, btw, but I digress). Don’t get me wrong.…
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Understanding Filipino Holy Week Culture (AKA Why You Might Want to Ease Up On Your Remote Staff At This Time)
Anyone who’s ever worked with Filipino remote talent would tell you that they’re generally a very hardworking bunch. To provide for their families, they often work through sickness, inconvenience, and on several holidays. So, while their office-bound counterparts typically get local non-working holidays off, remote workers are still grinding away. Most foreign clients don’t recognize…
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Five Easter Marketing Ideas For Online Businesses
Holidays are always a great opportunity for small businesses to promote their goods and services. Done well and consistently enough, holiday promotions can also cultivate a loyal following among your customers. Why do you think social media practically explodes with promotions on, say, Chinese New Year or Valentine’s Day? And now, Easter’s right around the…
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Five Reasons Why Working Remotely Is Great for the Environment
The other day, we talked about a handful of Australia’s most environmentally friendly start-ups. Today, let’s talk about how remote working benefits the environment. Most of us have been working from home for over a year now. While it’s not without its challenges, I honestly can’t imagine going back to the alternative, even after the…
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AU Citizens Can Share News On Facebook Again….For Now
A month ago, the social media giant shocked Australia (and the world) when it imposed a news ban in the country. The move was a response to the AU government’s upcoming legislation requiring Facebook and Google to compensate publishers for news articles published on their platforms. The result? A sudden media blackout that affected not…
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Six Environmentally-Friendly AU Start-Ups to Look Out For
Australia is one of the most biologically diverse countries on the planet. It’s home to some of the most interesting species of flora and fauna, and the variety of wildlife that abound is breathtaking. I mean, come on, where else would Steve Irwin have become such an icon? Best of all, many conscientious travelers are…
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What Is Revenge Procrastination (And How Can You Stop Doing It)?
It almost sounds like a frightful term, but it’s more common than you think. In fact, you may have been unconsciously doing this for quite some time. Heck, I know I have (and still do on most days). So, what exactly is revenge procrastination? Most importantly, how can we stop doing it? Revenge Procrastination: What…
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Should You Require Your Remote Workers to Have A College Degree?
For me, the answer is a resounding “no.” Make no mistake. I value my college education. In the Philippines, it’s a tremendous privilege to attend a prestigious university. Apart from the top-notch facilities and professors, you also get to form a network of friends and acquaintances that could prove useful later on. Then there’s the…