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March 11, 2016 Recognition & Motivation Ideas

Why Your Small Business Should Give Back to The Community

A small business can measure its success by profits and the bottom line but as author Victor Hugo wrote, “As

March 2, 2016 Employee Recognition Ideas

5 Office Exercise Challenges Just in Time for Spring!

Whipping your employees into improved physical shape doesn’t have to involve a whip at all. In fact, a few fun

February 23, 2016 Marketing & Sales Promotion Techniques

Client Touch Points: A Proper List

“A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person,” Amazon founder Jeff Bezos once said. “You earn

February 16, 2016 Employee Recognition Ideas

How to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day [March 4th!]

They are the backbone of your business and work together to reach company goals day in and day out. So

February 12, 2016 How to Design Certificates

Certificate of Completion Wording

Whether your students successfully finished your dog grooming course or your employees completed a four-day team-building seminar, certificates of completion can

February 9, 2016 How to Design Certificates

5 Ways Completion Certificates Impact Classes & Seminars

There are a variety of reasons a small business might offer a class or seminar to the public, such as:

February 5, 2016 How to Design Certificates

Why You Should Pass Out Certificates of Completion

Each and every day, small business owners are lending their expertise to every imaginable field and specialty. From dog trainers

February 2, 2016 How to Design Certificates

Course Completion Certificates – 5 Unique Designs

Course completion certificates are important for a number of reasons. They legitimize your class, provide you with a fun ceremony

January 28, 2016 Employee Recognition Ideas

How to Create a Fun Work Environment

Do Thursdays at work seem to drag on and on and on? So, why not goof around a bit? Thursday,

January 19, 2016 Designing Your Business Communication

What to Include in an Employee Newsletter

An employee newsletter is instrumental when it comes to motivating and educating your workforce. Most employees are keen to gain

January 12, 2016 Employee Recognition Ideas

10 Stellar Sales Recognition Ideas

It requires ongoing efforts to keep your company’s sales force motivated and closing new clients. Of course you compensate them

January 8, 2016 Employee Recognition Ideas

Employee of the Month Criteria – From One Business to Another

Research shows, “Seven out of 10 employees who report they’ve received some form of appreciation from their supervisors say they’re

January 1, 2016 DIY Wedding Ideas

How to Graciously Postpone/ Cancel Your Wedding

Life happens. Sometimes things beyond your control make it necessary to postpone or cancel your wedding. A family emergency, unexpected

December 23, 2015 Employee Recognition Ideas

Holiday Contests Ideas to Get the Most Out of Your Employees

For businesses, the holidays are a time to sell, sell, sell. Whether you’re working in the retail sector or have

December 17, 2015 DIY Invitation Ideas

Creative Ways to Your Ask Wedding Party

“Will you be my bridesmaid?” is an exciting question to begin with, but you can make it even more intriguing

December 7, 2015 Business Marketing Ideas

How to Send Last Minute Greeting Cards to Clients & Partners

It happens. Running a business is a multi-faceted series of tasks, and sometimes, you forget to do something. This time

November 25, 2015 Designing Your Business Communication

Ways to Encourage People to Keep your Handout

Post cards. Brochures. Business cards. Flyers. You’ve spent hours perfecting the look, style and wording on your business handouts. Now,

November 19, 2015 Christmas & Holiday Party Tips

How to Jazz Up Holiday Networking Events

‘Tis the season to mix and mingle! If you’re organizing a holiday networking event, make it a memorable occasion by

November 9, 2015 Marketing & Sales Promotion Techniques

Holiday Promotion Ideas for Small Local Businesses

The National Retail Federation reported, “20 to 40 percent of yearly sales for small and mid-sized retailers take place within