Tips To An Easier Life
January 17, 2017
By Brian Maynor Wouldn’t it be great if life were just a little bit easier? I think so, and I’m sure you do too. Luckily there are quick and…
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How Age & Experience Work Together, Even If They Are Years Apart
January 17, 2017
By Brian Maynor When you read about mentoring and coaching there are two main stereotypes that keep appearing. One is that older workers contribute general wisdom, and the other…
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How Age & Experience Work Together, Even If They Are Years Apart
January 17, 2017
By Brian Maynor When you read about mentoring and coaching there are two main stereotypes that keep appearing. One is that older workers contribute general wisdom, and the other…
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Entrepreneur Secrets: How to catch a thief
January 16, 2017
By Jerry Bellune One of our friends found a manager stealing from him. The man’s bank account had a similar name. He deposited only one company check a week in…
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Following Your Truth Will Only Get You So Far
January 12, 2017
By Brian Maynor Reading through blogs this week it was surprising to see how many posts referenced the connection between authenticity and success, both personally and professionally, but the…
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Following Your Truth Will Only Get You So Far
January 12, 2017
By Brian Maynor Reading through blogs this week it was surprising to see how many posts referenced the connection between authenticity and success, both personally and professionally, but the…
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There’s No Better Time Than Now To Hit Your Reset Button
January 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor As I sit overlooking the ocean, I can’t help but feel rebooted. Just like computers, we get so use to multitasking; running in multiple directions at once…
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There’s No Better Time Than Now To Hit Your Reset Button
January 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor As I sit overlooking the ocean, I can’t help but feel rebooted. Just like computers, we get so use to multitasking; running in multiple directions at once…
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Entrepreneur Secrets: Become a fool-proof entrepreneur
January 9, 2017
By Jerry Bellune We fired an employee for committing a felony. A fellow publisher hired him. When he found out about the felony he called me. Why didn’t you…
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Why You Should Hold Off On Making Your Resolutions Until February
January 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor You can’t count down the ball dropping at midnight without thinking about some new year resolutions, but some people are bucking the system and reserving the…
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Why You Should Hold Off On Making Your Resolutions Until February
January 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor You can’t count down the ball dropping at midnight without thinking about some new year resolutions, but some people are bucking the system and reserving the…
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3 Tips For Giving Your New Year A Productive Start
January 3, 2017
By Brian Maynor Happy New Year!!! Scroll through your social media or news feed and it won’t take long to see that everyone is happy 2016 is over. It…
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3 Tips For Giving Your New Year A Productive Start
January 3, 2017
By Brian Maynor Happy New Year!!! Scroll through your social media or news feed and it won’t take long to see that everyone is happy 2016 is over. It…
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Entrepreneur Secrets: Where to find your biggest profit
January 3, 2017
By Jerry Bellune I was reading an “expert” on marketing recently. His advice: Forget whatever happened in 2016. Start 2017 fresh, with a clean slate, he proclaimed. There are lots…
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Entrepreneur Secrets – How to reclaim lost customers
December 27, 2016
By Jerry Bellune All of us lose customers every week, every year. Research shows an average 15% of them: 1. Die, move away or no longer need what we offer. 2.…
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Winter Weather Essentials
December 15, 2016
By Brian Maynor Winter weather may differ across the country, but even without the single-digit temps and snowstorms, we have our fair share of cold, wet weather. Since it…
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Winter Weather Essentials
December 15, 2016
By Brian Maynor Winter weather may differ across the country, but even without the single-digit temps and snowstorms, we have our fair share of cold, wet weather. Since it…
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Do You Know the 3 Main Symptoms of Being Overwhelmed?
December 15, 2016
By Brian Maynor Christmas is just around the corner, and everyone I know is complaining about loosing time and not being prepared. Those are recurring problems every year, but…
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Do You Know the 3 Main Symptoms of Being Overwhelmed?
December 15, 2016
By Brian Maynor Christmas is just around the corner, and everyone I know is complaining about loosing time and not being prepared. Those are recurring problems every year, but…
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Feeding the Ego Monster: #2 of the Six Mistakes Smart Leaders Make
December 12, 2016
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose As part of the research for our book The Art of Building a Great Business, we spoke to a number of local and…
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Entrepreneur Secrets – Raise your revenues in 2017
December 11, 2016
By Jerry Bellune . All of us need mentors and advisers to succeed. One of the best I know is Ruth King. Ruth invited me to do weekly TV business tips.…
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Finding Your Real(istic) Holiday Style
December 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The holidays are a special time of year that has a way of bringing out a general sense of lavishness, which is fine, but is that…
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Finding Your Real(istic) Holiday Style
December 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The holidays are a special time of year that has a way of bringing out a general sense of lavishness, which is fine, but is that…
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3 Ways Business Owners Can Be Better in 2017
December 8, 2016
By Jada Willis Every business owner is being bombarded with the same headlines – “Are You Ready for 2017?”, or “Is Your Business in Shape for the New Year?” It…
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3 Ways Business Owners Can Be Better in 2017
December 8, 2016
By Jada Willis Every business owner is being bombarded with the same headlines – “Are You Ready for 2017?”, or “Is Your Business in Shape for the New Year?” It…
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Peace On Earth And Goodwill Towards All . . . In A Perfect World
December 7, 2016
By Brian Maynor Just because it’s the season of goodwill and peace does not always mean we get a break from jerks and all-around bad behavior. While stress and…
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Peace On Earth And Goodwill Towards All . . . In A Perfect World
December 7, 2016
By Brian Maynor Just because it’s the season of goodwill and peace does not always mean we get a break from jerks and all-around bad behavior. While stress and…
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Pam Eyring of The Protocol School of Washington presents the 5 Rules of Holiday Office Etiquette
December 6, 2016In a 2015 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 65 percent of respondents said they planned to hold an end-of-the-year gathering for their employees, down from…
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Pam Eyring of The Protocol School of Washington presents the 5 Rules of Holiday Office Etiquette
December 6, 2016In a 2015 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 65 percent of respondents said they planned to hold an end-of-the-year gathering for their employees, down from…
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Pam Eyring of The Protocol School of Washington presents the 5 Rules of Holiday Office Etiquette
December 6, 2016
In a 2015 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 65 percent of respondents said they planned to hold an end-of-the-year gathering for their employees, down from…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, headlines, on-the-move
Entrepreneur Secrets: Measure everything for higher profits
December 5, 2016
By Jerry Bellune Remember measure twice and cut once? That’s what carpenters do to avoid wasted lumber. Most entrepreneurs don’t even measure once. That’s a mistake worth correcting if it…
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Bungling the Strategic Planning Process: #1 of the Six Mistakes Smart Leaders Make
December 2, 2016
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose No one reaches greatness—or stays there—by accident. Success is usually the result of extensive research, deliberation, learning from mistakes, and effort, channeled into…
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Tips To Be A Better Gift Giver
December 2, 2016
By Brian Maynor Gift Giving Is A Holiday Tradition, And To Some Degree Obligation, That Causes A Lot Of Stress And Anxiety. What Do You Get A Colleague You…
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Tips To Be A Better Gift Giver
December 2, 2016
By Brian Maynor Gift Giving Is A Holiday Tradition, And To Some Degree Obligation, That Causes A Lot Of Stress And Anxiety. What Do You Get A Colleague You…
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The Best Ways To Ground Yourself During Stressful Moments
November 30, 2016
By Brian Maynor Stress and the holidays go hand-in-hand, and it’s not just when you’re around family. Work continues to be a serious source of stress, even during the…
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The Best Ways To Ground Yourself During Stressful Moments
November 30, 2016
By Brian Maynor Stress and the holidays go hand-in-hand, and it’s not just when you’re around family. Work continues to be a serious source of stress, even during the…
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Entrepreneur Secrets – The power of belief in yourself
November 28, 2016
By Jerry Bellune The power of belief in yourself Failing entrepreneurs suffer from lack of confidence. When you lack confidence, it causes you to: • Second guess the value of…
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Entrepreneur Secrets – How to sell more to more people
November 20, 2016
By Jerry Bellune You may feel offended by this real life comparison Do you know what drug dealers and pimps know? Or what diamond and luxury car dealers know? It’s…
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3 Go-To Fall & Winter Combos
November 17, 2016
By Brian Maynor Now that weather seems to have turned, it’s time to start pulling out more of our warmer, comfort pieces. The trick to maintaining your signature style…
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3 Go-To Fall & Winter Combos
November 17, 2016
By Brian Maynor Now that weather seems to have turned, it’s time to start pulling out more of our warmer, comfort pieces. The trick to maintaining your signature style…
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Keys To Finding Focus In A Sea(Son) Of Distractions
November 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor Everyone procrastinates. Some people call it prioritizing, but regardless of what term you use, we all put off tasks we don’t want to do. While this…
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Keys To Finding Focus In A Sea(Son) Of Distractions
November 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor Everyone procrastinates. Some people call it prioritizing, but regardless of what term you use, we all put off tasks we don’t want to do. While this…
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Entrepreneur Secrets – How to build trust and loyalty
November 13, 2016
By Jerry Bellune We’ve talked about Robert Cialdini’s books earlier. “Influence” and “Pre-Suasion” are worth reading. He writes that we say ‘yes’ to those we like who: • Are similar to…
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Whether Happy or Sad, Celebrations are Necessary
November 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor Celebrations are nothing new or unexpected during the holiday season, and while they are a perfect setting for relaxed fun and frivolity, there is more going…
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Whether Happy or Sad, Celebrations are Necessary
November 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor Celebrations are nothing new or unexpected during the holiday season, and while they are a perfect setting for relaxed fun and frivolity, there is more going…
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Entrepreneur Secrets: Expand your circle of influence
November 6, 2016
By Jerry Bellune Are you familiar with the work of Robert Cialdini? He teaches psychology at Arizona State University. He spent 30 years studying how people are influenced. He wrote…
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Throw Caution To The Wind When You Style Your 6 Essential Fall Pieces
November 3, 2016
By Brian Maynor For years the rules of fashion were dictated to us, but now we are seeing an end to that system of edicts and mandates. Thanks to…
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Throw Caution To The Wind When You Style Your 6 Essential Fall Pieces
November 3, 2016
By Brian Maynor For years the rules of fashion were dictated to us, but now we are seeing an end to that system of edicts and mandates. Thanks to…
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Tis The Season To Not Burn Out
November 2, 2016
By Brian Maynor Whether you want to admit it, or can even believe it, the holiday season has arrived. For the next eight weeks on top of the stress…
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Tis The Season To Not Burn Out
November 2, 2016
By Brian Maynor Whether you want to admit it, or can even believe it, the holiday season has arrived. For the next eight weeks on top of the stress…
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