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Budget for Teens Starting Out

  By Administrator teen budget, teen job hunting, Uncategorized

An interactive budgeting calculator helps teens figure out if they can afford the independent lifestyle they want. Continue reading

Tagged   budget, teens moving out, what can I afford

Teen Job Hunting Helps

  By Administrator teen job hunting, Uncategorized

Finding a job is always hard, but when it’s your first job, it can seem almost impossible. We recently spoke to a local group of teens ages 16 and 17 about job hunting for teens. We talked with them about creating your first resume and how to prepare for a job… Continue reading

Tagged   teen job interview, teen resume

Creating Connections: The Magic Trick Your Sales & Marketing Team Can’t Afford to Ignore

  By Administrator Business, content marketing, customer service, marketing, Uncategorized, writing

What if you could wave a magic wand and introduce your satisfied customers to prospects who are hesitating? Continue reading

Tagged   customer satisfaction, magic tricks, marketing, sales

Think you need a staff writer to get outstanding content? 7 questions you should answer before you hire.

  By Administrator Business, marketing, Uncategorized, writing, writing for the Web
freelancers or employees

Look at your options before you bring a content writer on staff. Continue reading

Tagged   business writing, content creation, content writing, employees, freelancers, marketing

Outside the Medium

  By Administrator marketing, tips and tricks, Uncategorized
paintbrush and canvas

What does oil painting on canvas have to do with marketing (or increasing sales or improving websites or the value of savvy social media marketing or all the other blog post topics I could choose that DO relate to earning a living)? Continue reading

Tagged   art, Business, creativity

Top 3 Résumé Mistakes to Avoid

  By Administrator editorial, language, marketing, Uncategorized, writing

Three résumé pitfalls to avoid. Continue reading

Tagged   effective, mistakes, resume

Risky Rebranding

  By Administrator Business, customer service, Design, marketing, Uncategorized

Radio Shack, long a favorite seller of cables, plugs, adapters, and other electronic sundries, is apparently in the process of rebranding itself as “The Shack,” which sounds to me more like a sleazy bar than a reputable electronics dealer. When I noted this on Facebook, people ranted over some other… Continue reading

Tagged   brands, Gatorade, Radio Shack, rebranding, SyFy

Make the Message

  By Administrator Business, Guidance, language, marketing, tips and tricks, Uncategorized, writing

You’ve got a project in mind. Some flyers, new Web site content, or maybe a print ad for the phone book. But what should it say? It’s all about the message. When you’re creating a new marketing piece, whether flyers, site content, a press release, or a print ad it’s… Continue reading

Tagged   Advertising Age, business writing, marketing, tips, writing tips

Six Tips on Choosing a Designer

  By Administrator Business, Design, Economy, marketing, tips and tricks, Uncategorized

Choosing a designer is a critical part of any marketing project. In this tight economy, everyone wants to get effective design without paying a fortune. Follow these six tips to maximize your marketing budget. Ask around. Post to your Facebook page, tweet, check LinkedIn, or send a few e-mails to… Continue reading

Tagged   graphic design, marketing, tips
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