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The more tasks you are trying to complete at once, the less effective you are at any given task.

Fortunately, there are some things you can do to train your brain to stay focused on a single task and avoid the trap of keeping so many different tabs open on your computer screen and in your brain Read More

User generated content can be a powerful marketing material. However, two large brands didn't get the memo. Read More

I want to teach you how to write a roundup post, or as I like to refer to it: “writer’s block post.”

The good news is that it takes little actual writing or creativity to create a roundup post. However, there will be some effort spent editing, emailing, reminding people to respond, and then putt Read More

If you've decided that it’s time to refresh your brand, keep in mind that giving the customers something new does not always mean they'll love it. Rebranding can be powerful but tricky to execute. Here are 5 rebranding failures so that you can gracefully avoid these rebranding pitfalls yourself. Read More

Creating a goal-setting methodology for an entire company doesn’t happen overnight. It can be difficult to know how to set goals that are a stretch, but not completely out of reach. Here's how to get it right. Read More

Tax season is upon us, and there’s much we can learn from savvy accountants using this opportunity to amp up their content marketing Read More

A successful small business owner requires a particular skill set and disposition. Here is a few winning habits of highly effective small business owners. Read More

It's that time of year; the franchise rankings are out. Franchise Direct is really at the top of the charts when it comes to their deep-date dive of franchises. Check out The Top Global Franchises For 2017. Read More

There are plenty of home based business ideas out there. But if you’re looking for something that will let you exercise your creativity and work from home with supplies that are easily attainable, then a handmade business might be for you. Here are 50 handmade business ideas that you can do right f Read More