Author: Kristen Ghergich
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How to get the most out of Instagram for your small business
Instagram isn’t just a place for pretty pictures. If you have a burgeoning small business, this social media platform can be an excellent tool to connect with influencers in your industry, share a behind-the-scenes glimpse at your company, and show off your products and services. With more than 1 billion active Instagram accounts—500 million of […]
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13 creative home office desk ideas
Whether you just made the decision to work from a home office or you’ve been working from home for decades, one of the most important fixtures in your home workspace is your desk. The right desk creates an aesthetic that helps you feel calm and comfortable as you work, and provides the functionality you need […]
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How to create custom napkins for your next party
From birthdays and baby showers to office potlucks, big promotions, and retirements custom napkin designs are all the rage. They add a unique, personal feel and a touch of whimsy—whether they’re specific to a holiday or if you use them to personalize office parties with your company logo. While it’s simple enough to pay for […]
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6 office organization ideas to boost productivity
If you’re looking to increase your productivity, you might think about investing in a time management course or to delegate more tasks. But while these are sound strategies, you may be better off starting right under your nose by reorganizing your desk and office space. That’s because your work environment can majorly impact your productivity. […]
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10 red flags to watch out for when hiring your next employee
Nearly three fourths (74 percent) of employers say they’ve hired the wrong person for a position. That’s bad news: Employers have a lot to lose when an employee doesn’t work out. The hiring process takes an average of 42 days and may involve hours of face-to-face meetings, testing, paperwork, contacting references, and performing background checks. […]
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Office expenses vs. supplies: What’s the difference?
As far as the IRS is concerned, office supplies are the tangible items you use and regularly replenish to conduct business in your office, including pens, paper, and printer toner. Office expenses, on the other hand, are items and services you use for your business that don’t fall into more specific deduction categories. They include […]
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6 ground rules for productive meetings
Team members are fed up with meetings.That’s the conclusion of countless studies, including a report by Harvard Business Review, which found 70 percent of survey participants believed meetings are both inefficient and unproductive. Those surveyed felt meetings can be a letdown in several ways; for example, they may prevent team members from completing work, inhibit […]
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What are our ideal work hours?
For the past several years there’s been intense debate about the ideal work hours for maximum productivity and morale. Across the U.S. and internationally, many companies have begun to offer more flexible, autonomous work schedules including work-from-home opportunities, four-day work weeks, eight-hour shifts that fall outside the traditional window of 9-to-5, and special summer hours […]
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Office essentials for the on-the-go worker
While office workers used to be tied to a desk and a cubicle, workplace mobility is becoming the norm—not the exception. If you’re one of the many workers who has ever hunkered down in a coffee shop, library, airport, or coworking space to knock out a day’s work, you know the importance of finding the […]
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Tips on how to read body language in the workplace
At times, navigating workplace dynamics can feel a bit like playing that old “Frogger” video game: You dodge one of many dicey workplace topics only to see a grumpy coworker incoming, or you make it through a tough board meeting only to get creamed by an unexpected deadline. Luckily, there are plenty of tools to […]
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Owning it: The growth of women-owned business
While most businesses were historically owned and run by men, times have changed. Today, there are roughly 11.6 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. These businesses employ nearly 9 million people and generate more than $1.7 trillion in revenue. Additionally, women-owned businesses comprise 39 percent of the business population. While the overall national growth rate […]
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Save time and energy with email templates for every situation
Email: The word itself can induce anxiety, especially when trying to manage both a personal and work inbox, and striving for the elusive “Inbox Zero.” A big reason inboxes are so difficult to manage is the sheer volume. Globally, more than 269 billion emails are sent every single day. The average worker receives 121 and […]