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A 6-point leadership playbook to get through the coronavirus crisis
David Demarest knows a thing or two about operating in high-pressure, high-stakes environments. Beginning in 1989, Demarest spent four years as White House Communications Director for President George H. W. Bush, working directly with the president and the Cabinet during a period that saw the dissolution of the Soviet
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Beyond The Green: The ‘G’ In ESG Is Key To Fighting Corruption
Corruption is a common ESG issue. Proactive corporate governance is key to addressing and preventing it
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Small Businesses, Hispanic Small Businesses
Small Businesses, The Challenges and Triumphs of Hispanic Small Businesses. Proud to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed life and business for almost everyone
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed life and business for almost everyone. But for veterinarians, the pandemic caused a phenomenon similar to whiplash. In March 2020, when the country went into lockdown mode, veterinarians saw their patient loads dry up almost immediately, as people canceled appointments a
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What Should Your Business Still Be Doing Manually, Anyway?
When it comes to business, there are a few tasks that you're better off doing manually.gettyWhen it comes to business processes, many companies try to automate as much as possible to help save time and streamline operations. From accounting software to social media tools, there are countless ways to automate small and
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What Will Customer Service Look Like In The Months To Come? Predictions For 2021
Customer Service 2021@placesofourlives via Twenty20The stress and uncertainty of 2020 events have forced a heavy, transformative hand on the customer service industry. Customer service teams were asked to do more with less while customers had more questions than ever. Strapped for time and resources, customer service o
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When Choosing Funds for Your College 529 Plan, Don’t Make This Mistake
The average cost of public in-state college tuition, fees, room and board in 2020-21 is $26,820 a year and $54,880 for a four-year private college, according to a recent study by the College Board. For a child born today, the four-year cost of college is expected to be $526,629 for private and $230,069 for public, acco
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How Small Business Owners Can Find Balance in an Always-on World
No matter what you do, in today’s world, it can be incredibly hard to unplug. We see this every year with our State of Remote Work report. In our most
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Three Paths To Increase Revenue and Margins
If you lead an organization or a business unit, odds are you have at least one objective related to growing your top line or improving the bottom line. The task is deceptively difficult. The goal to increase revenue (and/or improve margins) is a clear mandate but, practically speaking, one that is very difficult to exe
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The half-full glass: four big economic events that could go right in 2022
Having thoroughly depressed you yesterday with the big worries for 2022, I'd like to perk you right back up again today with something more