Business and Beyond
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Six Practical Benefits of Hiring a Good Bookkeeper
We’ve always talked about the importance of marketing, advertising, and copywriting for every business out there. However, there is one other aspect that isn’t quite as glamorous but is just as important: bookkeeping. Let’s face it, unlike the other aspects, bookkeeping is downright dull and tedious. But hey, it still needs to be done. So,…
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Four Reasons Why Investing in Good Copywriting Is Worth It
What do unique and powerful companies have in common? Well-defined, iconic brands. And how do they do this, you may ask? Apart from impressive graphics and colors, they also rely on compact, concise, and powerful words. Let’s face it. Words have a lot of power. The right ones can uplift, encourage, and even compel people…
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Five Reasons Why Introverts Make Successful Entrepreneurs
Introverts are often the unsung heroes in the workplace. They’re the reliable, hardworking, and self-motivated workers who get the job done quietly – whether you notice them or not. But since we have this image of entrepreneurs as extroverted “life of the party” types, we tend to think of introverts as better suited for employment.…
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WFH Without a Routine Is Pure Chaos: Here Are Four Ways to Prevent It
Remote work comes with a lot of freedom. You can do it from pretty much anywhere with an internet connection and so long as you finish your tasks on time, it doesn’t even matter what time you start or end. Ironically, this can also be problematic. Many professionals often find that they could actually use…
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Six Practical Yet Effective LinkedIn Marketing Strategies for SME’s
We’ve talked about how social media (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) can take your business to the next level. While we often think of Facebook or Instagram, there’s another platform you can use to reach or expand your target market. Say, you’re running a Small or Mid-size Enterprise (SME) providing digital designs to other companies.…
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What’s The Difference Between Remote and Distributed Work?
Remote work is quickly becoming mainstream, not least because many employees are loath to go back to the traditional workplace. They’re not the only ones, clearly. Remote work has helped many companies stay afloat since it helped them cut overhead costs while maintaining or even boosting productivity. While work as we know it has been…
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Six Surprising Ways a VA Can Help Get Your Podcast Actually Start Making Money
There’s a saying that goes, “Find something you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” Well, they’re half-right. The best jobs and businesses really are the ones that you enjoy working on AND bring in money. However, they still take work. Most people gloss over that latter bit. Take podcasting,…
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How (And Why) to Build A Strong Rest Ethic
Yep, you read that right. Our culture has long valued a strong work ethic, and that’s great. But while it’s important to function well and give your best, it won’t be possible to do that for long if you’re burning the candle at both ends. Hence, the need for a strong rest ethic. Studies show…
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12 Tips For Surviving WFH With Your Partner
Work is stressful enough. Throw in a romantic relationship, and things get even more complicated. I know what you’re thinking. Who in their right mind would do that? Well, like it or not, having to work alongside your partner is also part of the #NewNormal. Aside from the increasing number of remote workers, there’s also…
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Short-staffed During the Omicron Outbreak? Here Are 10 Ways to Deal with It!
Just when you think we are winning our war against COVID-19, Omicron (a new variant of the coronavirus) knocks you unconscious right at the beginning of 2022. The moment you come to, your assistant sends you a message telling you that he/she has COVID-19 and is too sick to do any work. Your supplier calls…