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Don’ts for Retailers Using Social Media

In this new era of fake news, alternative truth, and inflammatory messages on social media, it is a good time for us to appraise (or reappraise) our own use of social media. Are we doing the best we can to … Continue reading

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Be a GREAT Work Colleague

All of us need to understand our roles and functions in the companies for which we work. We should want both our bosses and peers to view us in a favorable light and perceive us as great colleagues. As Officevibe … Continue reading

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Don’t Discourage Customers from Visiting Your Web Site

Unfortunately, many viewers abandon a Web site after a short visit. Why does this happen? And what can we do about it? As Kissmetrics notes: “Attracting a potential customer is hard enough. Grabbing their interest and retaining them is even … Continue reading

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