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Communicating with Your Customers: An Easy Way to Build Trust and Credibility

Effective communication is more than a tool in the ever-changing business landscape – it’s a strategic advantage that sets you apart. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the business, understanding customer communication is pivotal for building trust and credibility. This article explores the significance of customer communication and its role in nurturing enduring…

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How do people build their network?

In today’s fast-paced world, with virtual contacts and face-to-face meetings, networking is paramount to your professional longevity, and it is important to work to grow your networking circle actively. With multiple benefits in mind, you must create a networking plan. Set out your goals and plan how you’ll expand your connections. Networking events, industry conferences…

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For the Love of Hats

Our very own Lynne Anne Donchez wrote a book about what she truly loves and has a vast knowledge about:  Hats! You can book her for parties, teas – anywhere you’d love to see this incredible hat show, complete with information about the styles of hats, how they’re made and what certain accessories were used…

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How can coaching help you network?

Networking is widely recognized for its ability to enhance both your professional and social life. For many individuals, networking can be a challenging endeavor. Introverts may find it difficult to initiate conversations with strangers, while those with social anxiety may experience heightened discomfort in social settings. By establishing meaningful connections with others, you create many…

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What are the benefits of networking?

Networking boosts business relationships, career development, and confidence. There are various opportunities to build your professional network, including networking events, industry events, conferences, trade shows, social groups, networking sites, and professional organizations. Additionally, connecting with former classmates, professors, coworkers, and supervisors can help expand your network. Another opportunity is to grow your network virtually by…

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What is networking?

Networking is essential to professional development and is crucial for advancing your career and/or business. It allows you to connect with people, both virtually and in-person, in your industry, organization, community or group to learn about new opportunities and establish relationships with others who may be able to help you now or in the future.…

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7 Top Ways to Show Appreciation to Customers

Have you ever heard these expressions? “People want to know, like and trust you before they commit to your business.” “A happy and satisfied customer will tell one or two friends about their positive experience, but an unhappy customer will tell endless amounts of their friends for years to come.” “If you want your customer…

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7 Top Tips to Get Creative with Offline Marketing

When you own a business, you often resemble a very skilled “plate spinner” – keeping all your “plates” safe while continuing to “spin” without issue. And in today’s world, a business owner is often “expected” to be available 24/7 because the online world never sleeps. The marketing bar keeps getting raised almost every day, and…

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Why should Small Businesses send Holiday cards

Even if you are in the bah-humbug camp this holiday season, it’s important to mail, not email, greeting cards out to your clients this Christmas. Some say it’s old-fashioned to mail out holiday cards from your small business, but I beg to differ, and here are a few reasons why. Everyone loves getting a card…

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11 Print Products That Make Great Holiday Gifts

The holidays are upon us – each year seems to go by faster and faster! And since the holidays are here, it’s time to think of unique, meaningful holiday gifts that will promote your business and potential clients won’t throw in the trash or add to their growing junk drawer. The key to getting the…

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