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My two boys—ages 9 and 12—often comment that their legs are hurting when they go to bed. Based on how they describe it, I know that they are experiencing growing pains. I remember being the same age and feeling the same thing. I also recognize their eating and behavioral norms that indicate they’re growing physically. Not to mention the pants and shoes that are too small and the trips to the store to shop for new clothes!
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Do you want more out of 2022 than what you got out of 2021, whether it’s more money, free time, respect, friends, etc.? If you are like over 90% of the population, you said you would achieve something in 2021 that you fell short on. Why do you think only 10% did not fall short? Because they have the desire and commitment and follow the 6 simple steps we outline in this column.
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How can you tell if you need a website redesign? For most businesses and nonprofits, we often think that if our website is still functioning well, then it doesn’t need an update. The problem with this line of thinking is that as design trends change and new technologies become available, your website can become outdated. It’s important to keep things up-to-date and make sure your website meets changing requirements.
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The Traveler’s Gift By Andy Andrews I read The Traveler’s Gift between Christmas and New Year’s every year and have done this for the last several years. I first read Andy Andrews’ book after my business coach recommended it. We read a chapter each week and discussed its implications on my life. It is a…
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With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft has touted several features that might entice you to upgrade your PC. You may be asking yourself, “Should I upgrade or stick with Windows 10?” There are several factors you will want to consider.
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An interesting and fun tool that the EEDA provides access to is the Council for Community and Economic Research’s Cost of Living Calculator. The calculator provides comparisons of prices across product categories. This information comes from the Cost of Living Index, which measures regional differences in the cost of consumer goods and services and is based on more than 90,000 prices covering 60 different items for which prices are collected quarterly by various organizations in participating areas.
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If you have ever studied the history of the US Federal Reserve, you would have learned that the Fed is supposed to be independent. Sometimes it is, to a degree, and sometimes it isn’t. The current Fed is constrained by politics. What is the worst thing in the world for the Fed? People losing their jobs.
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As a business coach who helps companies typically scale at a rate of at least 20% year over year, my clients are always growing, so it seems like they’re always hiring. I’m often asked about the best interview questions that help employers see through the “interview mask” that all prospects put on to look their best in front of you.
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Often times in business (and in life), we work on the wrong end of the problem. Frequently, we put time, energy, and money into things that truly will not fix the issue we are trying to resolve. This is far more common than most people realize, especially in the business world.
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Wondering if your organization should be utilizing LinkedIn? If your business is B2B—business-to-business—or your ideal customer, client, or even donor includes white-collar high-income earners, it may be worth it to invest time and resources into LinkedIn.
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