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Christmas, Marketing, and Why I Almost Went Crazy at the Mall Today
The day I received my Marketing Degree, my Dad starting referring to me as a "Master Manipulator." I'd love to say it was affectionate, but I'm not sure it was. He would point his finger at me every time adverts came on the TV, unaddressed mail came through the letterbox, or "Sale" signs appeared in the local mall.
By Sarah Katherine8 years ago in Journal
The Top 7 Books EVERY Entrepreneur Needs to Read
The world of business is crazy and chaotic, especially for anyone who is just looking to join the ranks. I find a lot of people asking themselves "where do I start?" or "how do I learn?" so I have taken it upon myself to answer those very questions with this list of the top seven books EVERY entrepreneur needs to read. Keep in mind that this list is not in any particular order, as it is too hard to judge between them on the value they create.
By Outside In8 years ago in Journal
The Best Careers Without Degree Requirements
Chances are your parents used to tell you you wouldn't be able to get a good job without a college degree. In previous decades, this may have been truer than it is today. Why? Because even people with college degrees have a hard time finding employment these days. So don't get down on yourself. You can make your way with the best careers without degree requirements.
By Dr. Ethan Levi8 years ago in Journal
How To Start a Blog and How To Make It a Great One
The first thing that you want to do when you want to start a blog is that you want to choose a blogging platform, a domain name that will get a lot of peoples attention, a hosting option. The next step you want to take when you want to start a blog is that you want to design your blog using a simple theme or a theme that will attract a lot of people. The third step is that you want to modify your blog to get your desired look and feel. The fourth step is that you want to select the best plugins for your blog. The final step to this is that you want to write compelling content that adds value to readers.
By Michaela La Brie8 years ago in Journal
Best Careers for Moms Who Want More Work-Life Balance
If you're a mom, you may think your career options are limited, but that's not true! There are plenty of jobs out there that can be fulfilling and conducive to your family's lifestyle. Advanced degree or not, you can work some of the best careers for moms who want more work-life balance.
By Taylor Markarian8 years ago in Journal
The Importance of Writing Groups
When I started getting serious about my writing a few years ago, one thing I knew I would need is the help of others. People who were like-minded in regards to writing and publishing and who were experienced at performing both. That's when I decided to seek out local writing groups and see if they would be a good fit for me and my writing goals.
By Eric Beaty8 years ago in Journal
How To Get Better Freelance Jobs
Being a freelancer isn't easy. And if we were honest about it, it can be downright brutal. You're always on the hunt for a new gig, you may have clients that just like to tear you down, and at times, there's no real way to figure out if your work will be accepted.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Journal
Sharpening Your Sales Strategy The Easy Way. Top Story - December 2017.
Before you can expect the sales to start pouring in, you need a sales strategy. Even if you’re generating revenue without a strategy, it may not be long-lived. For example, if you land national or international coverage and the result is a windfall of revenue. How can you re-create that success? How do you reach the same target audience over and over?
By Katana Haley8 years ago in Journal
