Business and Beyond
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Four Easy Steps to Leave Work at Work
For many, jobs have clear lines which define when work starts and ends. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for entrepreneurs. Managing a business is the easiest way to blur the line between work and life. It often means early days, late nights, and no breaks. This unclear boundary often results in potentially nonexistent days…
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Five Practices That Can Open Up More Time for Yourself
If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve probably had more early mornings and late nights than your fingers and toes can count. Studies show that most successful people get up in the wee hours of the morning. In fact, there’s evidence of the direct relationship between early birds and their meteoric rise up the corporate ladder. After…
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Looking for a Mentor? Build a Circle of Advisers Instead
Building good relationships is invaluable, especially if you’re an entrepreneur. While dealing with employees, clients, and customers on a daily basis can be exciting, it can also result in challenges and stress. Lots of successful entrepreneurs got to where they are because of a good mentor. But not everyone can find the right one. Fortunately,…
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5 Reasons Why You Need to Hire An SEO Expert For Your Business
The rise of social media platforms have encouraged most business owners to redirect their marketing efforts. However, experts suggest that investing in search engine optimisation (SEO) remains to be a must for many online businesses. To recap, SEO refers to the process of improving the quality and quantity of traffic from search engines to your…
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The Rule of Never Less, Never More- And Why You Should Follow It
Going the extra mile has always been the default advice for many people – until recently. But did you know that it’s possible to do more and less at the same time? Most successful people believe in working smarter, not harder. A great example of this is the Rule of Never Less, Never More. Let’s…
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7 Reasons Why Successful Entrepreneurs Wear The Same Thing Every Day
Aside from successful businesses, big-time entrepreneurs have one thing in common: capsule wardrobes. Think of Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Kors, and even Barack Obama. Aside from their stellar achievements and impressive leadership, they wear almost the same outfit daily. While this may sound like a boring idea, it’s surprisingly common among big achievers for…
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Want To Make More Money and Better Decisions? Take a Walk
Most people think that great businesses start off as an idea that pops up randomly. Others believe that it’s a result of years of hard work. 08 And in reality? It’s both. Entrepreneurs can and do work endless hours, but at the same time, they also keep hobbies to maintain a healthy balance. For some,…
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6 Tips From Experts That Will Help Your Business Prepare for a Recession
As if business owners didn’t have enough to worry about, there’s news of a brewing recession on the horizon too. At this point, it’s best to leave the debates to the economists. After all, recessions do happen whether we like it or not. Thus, it’s best to prepare as if a downturn is coming your…
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Got Problems With Your Supply Chain? Here Are Three Ways To Fix It
If you run a company that imports and exports products, you know all about supply chain problems. Every day, you probably face issues on how to make better sourcing and purchasing decisions, as well as how to improve the procurement process. According to experts, there are a handful of ways that can help you resolve…
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Talking To Strangers: Here’s Why (and How) You Should Do It
Aside from selling, the best entrepreneurs are able to connect with anyone. Building a successful business also comes down to building good networks. And with a few simple yet effective strategies – like becoming a master at talking to strangers – you can do exactly that. Here’s how. The Power of Small Talk Ugh, I…