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How to Create a Simple Social Media Strategy in 6 Steps
At Out-Smarts we like to k.i.s.s – now don’t go getting any ideas, we mean keep it simple, stupid. We like to simplify the internet and social media for our clients, and thought a post outlining how to create a simple social media strategy was in order. So, here we go:1. Grab a hot chocolate, coffee, or your preferred caffeine stimulant.
We said this was about creating a simple social media strategy, not that it wouldn’t take you some time (time well spent, might we add). …
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Review & Giveaway: “Recession Proof” (a novel) CLOSED
Review & Giveaway: “Recession Proof” (a novel) by Kimberly S. Lin.
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Couch to 5K: Vacation, Disney and Chocolate
Michele shares pages from the diary she kept when she decided to participate in the Couch to 5K program between July and September of 2011. In this post, we follow Michele through Week 6: still dealing with the sad loss of her father, a road trip, and a family reunion.
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Sometimes All We Need to do is…Nothing
When you have a challenge in your business that needs to be solved and the answer isn’t clear, you can brainstorm solutions, do some mind mapping, even bounce ideas off your colleagues or mastermind group. Or, you may want to try this surprising approach that Carmen Jubinville stumbled across when faced with a tough problem that caused her much frustration.
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Conflict Resolution: Compromise and Negotiate
Dr. Patty Ann reveals the fifth, and final, conflict resolution skill that will help you create successful relationships at home and in business. Practicing respect and understanding while using these skills will increase your effectiveness when it comes to dealing with, and resolving, conflict.
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When Should You Outsource Help?
Is it better to do it all yourself and save your pennies? Or should you outsource your work to someone else? Abbey Fatica provides a list of services she prefers to outsource, and gives tips on how you can decide which tasks to do yourself, and which ones to delegate to hired professionals.
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This Spring turn YOUR Home into a Private Getaway!
Gail Cole, a Feng Shui expert, tells you how to turn your home into a relaxing paradise by making just nine simple changes to your layout, decor, and colour scheme.
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When is Quitting Okay?
“Winners never quit and quitters never win.” Is this true? As an entrepreneur, you may have great tenacity and a stick-with-it attitude, but what does your heart tell you? Are you (still) happy with what you’re doing, or is the love gone? Natasha Golinsky weighs in on the issue of quitting and new beginnings.
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How-to: Find Your Voice
As a writer or blogger it’s important to find your own particular writing style, one that allows you to communicate to your audience in a way that is authentic and unique to you. Karen Dodd explains how she found her voice, and gives you three ways to help you find and develop yours.
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Business School or Law School – Which is Better?
Raj Singh (freelance writer, entrepreneur, and law school graduate) looks at the benefits of a law degree versus a business degree, and explains how an education in law can help entrepreneurs. He also points out some down sides to getting a law degree, like the costs, stress and time commitment.
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Down with DEBT: 7 Steps to Financial Freedom
Ellen Rohr, who nearly sank her own family business, has since learned a lot about money. In this post, she shares with you ideas on how you can take control of your personal and business debt. She includes a seven-step plan on reducing debt and tips on deciding which bills to focus on first.
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Smart Business: Dealing with Hackers and Spammers
When Out-Smarts Marketing’s website got hacked recently, Corrie Scott fought back by writing this article. In it, she tells you how to protect your website from hackers and spammers and, if it’s already too late, what you can do to fix the problem. Aren’t sure if your site has been hacked? She’ll tell you an easy way to find out.
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Create a Business with Heart
Giving back to the community and reducing impact on the environment is now a necessity for a business who wishes to engage top talent and build strong relationships with consumers and community members. Catherine Rocheleau explains how YOU can build a business “with heart” that is in alignment with your personal goals and values, as well as those of your employees.
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Couch to 5K: Losing My Dad
Wanting to get healthier and run a marathon for charity, Michele Broxton joined the “Couch to 5K” program and chronicled her experiences between July and September of 2011. Each month, she shares with us another page of her diary. This post, Michele faces a family tragedy.
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Money Management – Trouble-shooting Tips (Part 2)
Ellen Rohr gives tips on how to spot and fix mistakes in your financial records. Keeping on top of your business finances will help you keep your cash flow happy and healthy, and reduce your stress levels by letting you know exactly how much money is coming in and going out.
