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Think about the last item you purchased. I bet the price wasn’t a factor until you determined it met your needs. This isn’t a coincidence; it’s science. Price is one of the final decision markers we evaluate when purchasing.
As a 17-year sales coach,...
By Corinne Lewis-Ward.
Running a small business is tough.
Many people think that being in control of your own time and working on creating a company that reflects your values must be so liberating, but running a small business is a challenge.
When starting a business, many people possess a level...
By Ivan Hollingsworth, workplace culture expert and founder of Centric Consultants.
Open LinkedIn on any given day, and you'll see it is awash with heartfelt posts about #mentalhealth, mindfulness talks, and yoga in the boardroom – but amid a burnout epidemic, where should we as...
By Vera Powles.
A stressful situation — whether in the form of a work deadline, a toxic relationship, or a persistent worry about finances — can trigger a cascade of stress hormones that change our physiology. When you feel stressed, you might feel your heart beating faster or notice...
By Travis Maxwell
Corrymeela is an NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) located in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland. It’s known as Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation centre, founded in 1965, pre-dating ‘The Troubles.’
Ray Davey, an army chaplain and pacifist, would find...
Burnout is one of the most unpleasant states to be in. As vigilant as you are, sometimes you may not be able to catch the signs that you're burning yourself out. When you work tirelessly or have an otherwise busy life, you may need to treat your burnout symptoms after they've already hit. Here's...
Anthony Trollope was an astonishingly prolific Victorian novelist, one of the most successful of the era. He wrote 47 novels, as well as plays and short stories, whilst in a full-time job.
His strategy was to write with his watch in front of him and to commit to writing 250 words...
Freelancing and working remotely has pretty much become common practice for those looking for more flexibility and autonomy regarding how and when they decide to work. This means that the talent pool is so much greater than ever for businesses looking to hire. So, if you’re looking for...
When you scroll through your LinkedIn newsfeed, do you ever experience that gut-wrenching feeling of self-doubt?
It usually starts with a bit of thought, an uncomfortable itch you can't seem to scratch, but the more you scroll, the more uncomfortable you feel. You deny it, of course. Things are...
Now that air travel is what it is, it’s more important than ever to carry less.
One thing that stresses people out about travelling is packing.
I used to be one of those people.
I eased my stress about packing by bringing everything with me. I was a chronic over-packer. And, if the...
As an entrepreneur, you are responsible for keeping your business growing and running smoothly into the future. That's where financial projections come into play. These are essential to your long-term business plan and help you anticipate your future revenues and expenses. With this foresight,...
By Lucy Reed.
In many areas of the country, business operations are beginning to approach something that almost seems “normal.” Restrictions continue to loosen, and hours of operation continue to expand. However, any business owner can tell you that running a business will likely...
By Natasha C Dewhirst.
We head out of the gate most New Year excited, ready with our new planner, goals, vision board, and affirmations. We can feel this is going to be our year.
Fast forward to April, and the planner isn’t being used, goals have been shifted into the next quarter, and...
By Riley Ann Judson.
Though society has taken many steps to move away from outdated patriarchal expectations, there still remains a gender gap in business. According to a report on Prowess, though 163 million women are running new businesses, many still have lower perceptions of their...
A blog carnival is an online event created between bloggers. For the month of September, I am the host and our theme is 'Growing Your Village'
As someone who heads up a large global community, coupled with the fact that September is my favourite month, this seemed like the obvious choice of...
By Eliza Joanska
The world as we know it is in the midst of a huge transformation, and the fashion world is changing along with it.
One of the positive aspects of the Coronavirus (yes there are some!) is the opportunity we’ve been presented with to reflect on what’s really important...