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5 Simple Ways To Revamp Your Spa Business This Year
It is more important this year than at any time before for small businesses to attract new customers. Spas are no exceptions. If your business is slow at the moment, there are steps you can take to bring your clients in. Here are five simple ways to revamp your business.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Journal
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Skills as an Educator
One of the greatest things about education is that the learning process is never over, because there is always something to learn and new ways to do it. It isn't limited to only school or college-aged students. No matter what your age, your place in life or how many years of education you have there is something for everyone. For educators, this rings especially true. In the world of education, change is constant and it's absolutely necessary to keep up. This not only ensures that you stay relevant as an educator, but that you're able to deliver a quality education to your students as well. With so much of today's educational programming taking place online, learning and growing is more convenient and flexible than ever. Here are three ways to work with all that's available, while also strengthening both your skills as an educator and the bond you have with your students.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Education
7 Ways To Be a More Effective Leader
Effective teams have effective leaders. No matter how good your employees are, poor leadership can drag them down, reduce morale or cause good employees to leave the company. Consider these seven ways you can be a more effective leader.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Lifehack
Making Your Home Newborn Ready
Although infants are small and fairly immobile, there are many factors involved in getting your house ready to bring one home to live with you. The more you can take care of in advance, the happier you’ll be because sleep deprivation is real. Take care of what you can, so you can relax with your little one after he or she arrives.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Families
3 Ways You Can Take Your Home Off the Grid
Many people across the world share the dream of living off the grid, and this desire springs from many sources. For some, it's the idea that a person's home is their castle; they want the solitude and the separation from the mad rush of civilization that comes with breaking free of public infrastructure. For others it's a point of personal pride. They enjoy the idea of being self-sufficient and independent of reliance on others for their basic needs. Yet other people do it out of a sense of personal responsibility. Making your home sustainable and independent means that you're not burdening others. You're taking care of your own little corner of the world. Here are three basic first steps to making your home self-sufficient.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Lifehack
How To Stay Healthy At Your Desk Job
Staying healthy can feel difficult when you are busy working, no matter what your job is. However, it may feel even more difficult to look after your health properly when you spend the majority of your day sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen. While a sedentary job may make it a little more difficult to stay in shape or get a certain level of physical activity into your day, the reality is that there are many things you can do to keep healthy while working a desk job.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Longevity
How a Small Business Can Use Marketing to Get Ahead
Pursuing financial freedom by opening your own business can be a thrilling prospect, but it’s one that has its ups and downs. There are numerous problems that can occur, any of which can potentially sink a small business before it even really has a chance to get started. One of the most important things any business owner can do to make their business a lasting success is marketing. Marketing is the primary force by which a business can bring in customers and make sales, and that promotes sustainability and eventually growth. Here are the marketing tips every small business owner needs to know.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Journal
Decorating for Christmas
Christmas is one of the most exciting and wonderful times of the year. While there are those who say they do not like the holiday, there are plenty of others who love it. One of the best parts about it is being able to decorate for it. If you’re not sure how to do that, here are some ideas.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Families
Three Ways to Save on Your Utilities
1. Install a Renewable Energy Source It’s extremely regrettable that many municipal power suppliers still rely heavily on producing carbon emissions to create power. The technology to switch to renewable energy sources has been readily available for decades, but powerful corporate interest groups have suppressed the widespread implementation of renewable energy. In recent years, many people across the globe have seen the devastating environmental impact of unchecked carbon emissions firsthand, and it has created significant demand for change. The emergence of independent renewable energy companies in recent years has become increasingly popular, and now it’s affordable for people to purchase solar panels for home use. When you switch to renewable energy, you won’t have to spend every month on a power source that causes damage to the environment. Instead, you’ll have a source of clean and renewable energy that provides valuable peace of mind in the event of a power outage that affects an entire region. Over time, the money that you spend on solar powers will offset the cost of installation. Moreover, you’ll add value to your home by adding a renewable energy source.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Lifehack
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Skills as an Educator
One of the greatest things about education is that the learning process is never over, because there is always something to learn and new ways to do it. It isn't limited to only school or college-aged students. No matter what your age, your place in life or how many years of education you have there is something for everyone. For educators, this rings especially true. In the world of education, change is constant and it's absolutely necessary to keep up. This not only ensures that you stay relevant as an educator, but that you're able to deliver a quality education to your students as well. With so much of today's educational programming taking place online, learning and growing is more convenient and flexible than ever. Here are three ways to work with all that's available, while also strengthening both your skills as an educator and the bond you have with your students.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Education
5 Ways to Calm Your Pre-Date Nerves
First dates are nerve-racking. Regardless of whether you've met the person you're seeing on a dating app, at a bar on a night out, or at work, regardless of whether you're close friends or strangers, a first date will likely consist of lots of anxiety and overthinking.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Humans
How To Achieve The Confidence You've Always Wanted
Someone who exudes confidence has a way of lighting up a room. The energy a poised person gives off can feel exciting and infectious, and yet, for many unattainable. You are not the only one who has ever felt that way. You too can be more assertive and self-assured. If you want to embrace a more confident you, here are a few tips to get you there.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Motivation
