We know, we know. . .online haters and cyber bullies stink. But the reality is that they do exist and can become extremely troublesome, not to mention damaging, to your business and your online reputation. Many businesses, business owners, bloggers, etc. have encountered this somewhere along the line in the form of negative posts, comments, Read more about Tips For Dealing With Online Haters #Contest[More…]
The winner has been chosen in the BizSugar “Small Business Coaching Tips Contest!” There were loads of great tips provided, check out the post to see all of them. We’d like to thank everyone who participated by leaving their coaching tip in the comments section of the post. Without further ado, the winner is: John Read more about Small Business Coaching Tips Contest: Winner![More…]
In the world of small business, feedback and coaching is a regular part of the scenery. It comes from clients, customers, co-workers and social media forums. Sometimes we hear things of a positive nature and sometimes we hear the opposite. On the same token, we give feedback and coaching on a daily basis as well. Read more about Small Business Coaching Tips #Contest[More…]
The winner has been chosen in the BizSugar “Employee Praise Contest!” There were many great suggestions provided and we’d like to thank everyone who participated by leaving their praise suggestion in the comments section of the post. Without further adieu, the winner is: Kimberly B ~ “As I am responsible for an event driven office Read more about Employee Praise Contest: Winner![More…]
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The winner has been chosen in the BizSugar “Email Etiquette Contest!” There were a lot of interesting and useful email no-no’s provided and we’d like to thank everyone who participated by leaving their no-no in the comments section of the post. Without further adieu, the winner is: Colleen C. (Twitter: @HumanFerretCAa) ~ “Blank Subject Lines! Read more about Email Etiquette No No’s Contest: Winner[More…]
Keeping your employees motivated and feeling good about themselves and the work they do is important to the success of your small business. As a matter of fact, research has shown that it can be critical to your businesses success. I’m sure many of you have heard the term, “One rotten apple can spoil the Read more about Employee Praise Contest: Win $100 Amazon Gift Certificate[More…]
Have you entered to win your free small business book in The Big Biz Book Giveaway? If not, it’s simple to do. Here are some of the titles you could win over the last few days of the contest: Feb 3 10 copies of I Love You More Than My Dog by Jeanne Bliss (US Read more about Win Free Books: Enter the Great Big Biz Book Giveaway[More…]
Email is still one of the hottest forms of communication these days, especially when it comes to business. However, many people obviously use email for personal communications as well – and at times, the lines of proper etiquette can become blurred when it comes to the two. There’s definitely a difference in etiquette when it Read more about Email Etiquette Contest: Win $100 Amazon GC[More…]
The winner has been chosen in the BizSugar “Gift Giving “No No’s” Contest!” There were a lot of fantastic gift giving no-no’s provided and we’d like to thank everyone who participated by leaving their no-no in the comments section of the post.