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Blog Post Ideas: Where They Come From

Myth: Successful bloggers are always ready with their next blog post. And there's rarely a "dead" moment. Let's bust that one right away and confirm that finding new ideas for the blog is a process of connecting life experiences. Read on for an example.

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10 Signs You Are Being Lazy On LinkedIn

Whether you are looking for work, to build a consulting practice or start a new company, LinkedIn is such a great place to get found. Unless you are lazy. Then the opportunity is lost. #bummer

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Business Networking: 5 Ways To Avoid A Massive Failure

Once an uncomfortable chore, business networking is now a vital part of developing the personality and energy of your brand or business. Not only can you not avoid it, but you now have to embrace it. Or suffer the slings and arrows of your target community.

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5 Reasons To Stop Cold Calling And Start Networking

Can you imagine what happens to people when you call them cold? Well, no surprise, they stiffen up. They get uncomfortable.  And they wish they hadn't answered the phone.  So what options do you have. Uh . . . how about networking?

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12 Ways To Market Your Company To Potential Employees

No matter the state of the economy, one thing is forever true.  You should never stop actively marketing your company as a future home for job candidates.  Because people are an integral part of any organization.  And here's how to do it . . .

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5 Big Mistakes Made By New Bloggers

New bloggers start with an idea, a passion for something and a vision for how much money they are going to make as a famous writer.  But many bloggers fail to get a good start.  Here are some of the more common mistakes.

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A Smart Checklist For New Bloggers

For those of you ready to begin a blog (and wanting to do it right), you might be looking for some evidence that you are on the right path.  Most bloggers struggle to get started. So here's a head start for you.

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5 Steps To Improve The Hiring Process

The hiring process is broken at many companies.  And since people make your company great (or not great), the hiring process and its result can make or break your year as well as the delivery of the long-term plan.

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While You Were Speaking: 10 Rotten Things People Do

Oh, the things people do!  If you are a professional speaker or simply do it when you can to support your business, nonprofit or personal mission, you know that there is no perfect audience.

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