Author: Lara Mulawka
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How to assist Spanish speaking clients when you don’t speak Spanish
In the southern states, especially Texas, New Mexico, California and Florida, it seems impossible to run a business without a Spanish speaking person or translator. This is also the case in many places throughout the United States. There are several cities and towns that have businesses which count on Spanish speaking employees for customer service […]
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Don’t overlook these 5 things when performing an office safety inspection
Office safety inspections are a necessary part of living the office life. The purpose of an inspection is to identify and circumvent any health and safety hazards posed by environmental factors, equipment, employee practices or even janitorial/housekeeping deficiencies. The frequency of an inspection can range from once monthly for a small office to a daily […]
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How to organize and dispose of old office files
As offices continue to eliminate paper records in favor of digital filing systems, you may be asked to dispose of dozens or even hundreds of old paper office files. Having a plan to quickly and efficiently dispose of them, after saving needed documents by scanning them into an electronic filing system, will save you from […]
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Invention of the highlighter and productivity tip
Translucent. Illuminating. Emphasizing. What do these adjectives have in common? They are all words that can be used to describe a highlighter. While yellow was the original color that was developed for the first highlighter; additional colors like pink, blue and orange eventually followed with yellow and pink being the most popular sellers according to […]
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How to deal with a “needy” client and manage expectations
You sit down at your desk with a fresh cup of coffee and notice the red voicemail light blinking on your phone. Almost immediately, you get an email notification. Without checking, you know exactly who the voicemail and email came from. We all have that one client (or two) who needs constant contact and hand-holding, […]
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How to get a job at a non-profit organization
People are attracted to non-profit organizations for many different reasons. One of the main reasons to seek out non-profits for work is because your daily contribution directly affects the well-being of others. Working for a non-profit is a great opportunity to give back to humanity while making a decent living. One thing to understand when […]
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How to use the Socratic method in the workplace and avoid micromanaging
While it might seem easier just to tell your employees exactly what you want them to do, rather than discuss things with them, over the long-term, that will have negative consequences for you, your staff and your company. Telling subordinates what to do doesn’t encourage them to think and learn, doesn’t produce better ideas for […]
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Ways to celebrate Women’s Equality Day in the office
What is the significance of August 26 in the United States? The date marks the anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which extended the right to vote to women. Though this act took place in 1920, it wasn’t until 1973 that the U.S. Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality […]
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How small businesses can work around Facebook’s new ad filters
Ever since Facebook introduced their new political ad filters, it has drastically altered what small businesses can advertise even if their content isn’t politically themed. Whether it’s because of how the advertisement is worded or the imagery it contains many small businesses are suffering because of their advertisements being blocked. Here’s a list of creative […]
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How to analyze sales data to increase profits
The key to increasing profits from sales is to analyze your sales results to figure out not only what people are buying, but also how and why. This will help you sell the best products at the best prices using the best distribution channels. You also need to remember that increasing your profits doesn’t necessarily […]
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How to use mnemonics to improve your memory at work
You forgot the sales person’s name again! And you can’t seem to master the art of certain office procedures. Why do you keep forgetting? Because you haven’t yet transformed these pieces of information into chunks of digestible data. And you haven’t made personal or dynamic connections. For data to be stored in long-term memory reserves, […]
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8 steps for leasing your extra business space
If you’ve got extra office, warehouse, parking or other business space you’re not using, you might be able to get others to pay for it. Take time to do a little research and you might find you can decrease your expenses and increase your income by leasing your extra office space to others who are […]