Monthly Archives: September 2014

How Football Can Help Us Build and Grow Our Business

Posted In: Tips & Tricks  |  September 26, 2014

With football season now in full swing, fans across the country are watching their favorite teams fight for a shot at postseason glory. Football is a sport that requires athletic prowess, analytical skill, and a considerable amount of strategizing. As such, there are many lessons we can apply to the business world. Here are just […]

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Applying the Lessons You Learned During Your First Weeks of College

Posted In: Marketing, Tips & Tricks  |  September 23, 2014

Imagine it’s your first day of college. You enter campus, not knowing anyone. You find your way to your dorm room and review your class schedule and campus map to try and figure out where you need to go. You listen to the chatter of hundreds, if not thousands of new classmates outside your door. […]

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Make Magic Happen with Aligned Sales and Marketing Teams

Posted In: Marketing  |  September 19, 2014

When your sales and marketing teams work together and are aligned in their goals and strategies, amazing things can happen for your organization. Studies have shown that companies with marketing teams and sales teams that work well together see as much as a 20 percent increase in annual revenue growth, and no one can afford […]

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Business Lessons From The Great Gatsby

Posted In: Tips & Tricks  |  September 17, 2014

The Great Gatsby is considered an American classic. Its recent film adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio has only increased its popularity. Few students in North America made it through high school without reading the book, and the film only helped to bring the images of decadence to life. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s story takes place on Long […]

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How to Say No to a Client

Posted In: Marketing, Tips & Tricks  |  September 14, 2014

The idea of saying ‘no’ to a client can seem counter-intuitive. You’re trying to grow your business, after all. But there are times when speaking up and turning down a request or deciding not to work on a particular project might be good for your company’s long-term growth. The key is learning how to gauge […]

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