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How to Cultivate A Learning Environment In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

A small business may not have the same resources as Google or Amazon, but it can still build a culture of continuous learning. For example, McDonald's iconic Happy Meal was created by Dick Brams, a regional advertising manager based in St. Be clear about the problem and frame the solution using a growth mindset.

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5 questions that customers expect an answer to

Ruby

Small business customers are our favorite kind of people. When someone deals with a small business, they generally expect more in terms of personalized service—and they’re less willing than ever to compromise. By anticipating their needs—not just responding to problems. They’re also the most demanding.

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Does your business really need a website? 6 myths about your online presence

Ruby

Every day your business goes without a website is a day your competitors with online presences have a chance to win over your customers or clients. They’re advertising to your audience and showing up where you aren’t. At the same time, those competitors are gaining market share. Myth: Websites are hard to maintain.

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10 Steps for How To Start a Coworking Space

Launch Work Places

Small businesses and teams that need access to meeting rooms. young solopreneurs or established small businesses. Define your target audience, the problem youre solving, and how your space stands out. From there, establish your business model by considering: Who your members are and what they need.

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The secret ingredients to boosting your brand and winning customer loyalty

Ruby

High-quality, relevant content—including videos, articles, guides, and more—can give your audience information they need to make better decisions, solve problems, and stay up-to-date, thereby improving affinity with your business and brand. These channels all play a role in establishing a business’s voice and credibility.

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The only customer service audit checklist you’ll ever need: 30+ skills & tools any business should optimize.

Ruby

An action as simple as finding a plumber to fix a leaky sink can bring someone into contact with multiple channels, opinions, advertisers, and behind-the-scenes systems. Customers expect better, more personalized service within minutes of reaching out to a business. Truly amazing customer service is about anticipating needs.

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when your boss is at the next table during your dinner interview, employee is taking too much time off, and more

Ask a Manager

As a very small business, we try hard to treat our employees well. I graduated from college two years ago with a BS in Journalism (advertising). We literally cannot afford to give paid time off, so all this leave is unpaid. It has to sound truly good-natured though!). Putting nanny experience on a resume.