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Workplace Woes: Are You The Cause?

April 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Five ways to make the workplace a happier place to be.

At some point, many of us have had to fight the urge to get up from our desks and walk out of our workplace forever.  The daily grind can get to even the best of us, especially if things at work aren't going as well as we'd like.  The politics, favoritism, inflexibility and clash of personalities can become overwhelming but one truth remains the same - no matter where you go, there you will be. In other words, you can't run from yourself. Maybe it's better to dig in your heels, reevaluate ... Continue Reading

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Spring Into Action – 5 Tips For Growing Your Direct Sales Business

March 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Five tips for increasing your leads and customers for direct sales.

It's the season of re-birth and new growth and it's the perfect time to re-commit to your direct sales business and take actions to build it bigger. There are many ways to grow a business, both online and offline in your local town. To start, here are 5 creative tips to get you thinking. Implement the ones that you haven't tried, or the ones that can fit into your lifestyle. 1. Have a Spring Fling or Re-Launch Party You can do this at your home, have a friend host it, or even work with ... Continue Reading

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Too Many Face-lifts? Exploring Facebook’s News Feed Change

March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Has Facebook had too many face-lifts or is this latest change to Facebook’s News Feed a positive move to enhance users’ experience?

On March 7, 2013, Facebook announced the biggest redesign of its News Feed since the company got its start.  Coming just on the heels of the new Graph Search announcement, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, emphasized that Facebook wants, "to give everyone in the world the best personalized newspaper in the world."  Company executives have echoed this by saying they want to make the News Feed more relevant, as this is the first page users see upon logging in. The change, designed to "reduce ... Continue Reading

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Pinteresting News: Pinterest Tests New Look

February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Pinterest is getting an upgrade to make the site even more visually appealing and is seeking volunteers.

As if they're trying to keep up with Facebook's recent changes, Pinterest recently announced that it will be testing a new look over the coming weeks. Using feedback from current members in planning the update, Pinterest states the changes will make this social platform even more visual. Bigger Images After Facebook changed to the timeline format about a year ago, other platforms like Tumblr and Twitter have also introduced larger images. Now Pinterest is joining in. Pinterest shares, ... Continue Reading

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Facebook’s New Graph Search: Connecting What Matters Most

January 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Facebook’s New Graph Search makes it easier to discover and connect with what matters most to you.

Facebook's new social search feature is based on the company's mission of making the world more open and connected. They are fulfilling this mission by giving users the "tools to map out their relationships with the people and things they care about."  Facebook calls this map the graph. What It Is: Graph Search is a new way you can make connections while discovering people, places, photos, and interests on Facebook that are relevant to you. The information you've shared on Facebook can be ... Continue Reading

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Techie Kids: 5 Top Free iPad Apps for Kids

January 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Searching for kid-friendly iPad apps can be easy with this new guide for parents.

The colder winter months offer families more time together indoors, and homes with an iPad have many fun and educational apps within reach. However, with over a half-million apps in the App Store, searching for those kid-friendly apps can sometimes be a pain. But there's help. Jenny Gudmundsen in her new book, iPad Apps For Kids For Dummies®, offers parents a reliable resource for choosing the best apps for their kids. As a respected USA TODAY Kid-Tech columnist, Jenny has tested a host of ... Continue Reading

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Twitter Not for Teens or Moms: New Study Reveals

January 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Twitter may be the second largest social network, but it’s not receiving much love from teens or moms.

Co-founder of the tech startup Branch, Josh Miller, recently reviewed social media trends through his 15-year-old sister's eyes. She shared that among her peers, Instagram and Snapchat were the tools of choice. Though Facebook was used, it was visited very infrequently because of its addictive nature and the possibility of "getting lost in it." Tumblr also met with low usage, being labeled by the teen as a tool for middle schoolers - not for high schoolers. But the teen's take on Twitter was ... Continue Reading

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5 Essential Motivators for Overworked Moms in Business

January 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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5 essential motivators to help overworked moms juggle running a family while building a home business.

Working from home while raising children is not an easy task.  While your main priority is the care of your family, the added demands of making money from home can sometimes discourage even the best of moms in business. Staying motivated is essential to thriving as a work at home mom.  If you find yourself losing motivation from time to time, here are five essential motivators to get you back on track: Take time for yourself. This is often the first solution given to overworked moms, ... Continue Reading

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Kid-Safe Your Gifted Gadgets: Check List

December 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Make sure those gifts (or re-gifts) are safe for your kids this holiday season.

The holidays have arrived and with that come new smartphones, new tablets, and new iPods for the family. If you gifted any new or used devices to your children - you need to make sure they are child-safe. Kids are more tech savvy than ever these days. Chances are, when you were passed their Christmas wish list there is at least one techy item listed. One way to save money and make everyone happy is pass down your old electronics to your tweens or teens when you upgrade.  Of course there are ... Continue Reading

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Top Ways to Increase Your Income By New Year’s Eve

December 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Launch a successful New Year’s sale for your website, product, or service.

With the end of the year quickly approaching, many work at home moms are looking for ways to increase their bottom line.  Launching a big sale at the end of the year (or the start of the new year) is a great way to give your income a big boost. According to the National Retail Federation, over 20% of yearly sales happen between November and December. If you get your timing and sales strategy right, you could quite possibly increase your income by year-end. So how do you launch a successful ... Continue Reading

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