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Smarter Office Blog
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4 Common Reasons for Business Failure (And How to Avoid Them)
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 20% of small businesses in the United States fail within their first year of operation.
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How to Use LinkedIn for Job Hunting
LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool, and you can harness that power to find your next job.
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Virtual Business Addresses & Online Selling: Everything Vendors Need to Know
Earlier this summer, Amazon made an announcement that will impact all sellers in the United States:
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Every Real Estate Agent Needs a Virtual Assistant, Here's Why
Virtual assistants can help busy real estate agents get more done in less time. But, if you’ve never worked with one before, you likely have questions about what they can do, how to train a VA and more.
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3 of the Best Cities in the U.S. for Startups and Entrepreneurs
Thanks to a robust ecosystem of VC funding, networking opportunities, top-of-the-line talent and more, Silicon Valley is one of the United States’ most well-known cities for startups and entrepreneurs.
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How COVID-19 Has (Already) Transformed Out-of-Home Advertising
Out-of-home advertising (OOH) refers to any advertising outside of the home, like a billboard or sign. As more and more people stay at home, the industry has experienced some changes that have people wondering, “Is OOH a good advertising fit for my business?”
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10 Creative Ways to Be More Productive
You've tried all of the usual productivity hacks, and they aren't working... now what? Here are ten of our favorite creative ways to channel a productive mindset.
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5 Small Things Business Owners Can Do to Retain Employees
Hiring new employees is time-consuming and costly. If you already have a great team that you trust to get the job done, these simple ideas will help you retain your top talent.
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4 Inspiring Examples of Business Innovation in the COVID-19 Era
Businesses across the world are struggling to survive as the coronavirus pandemic continues. However, it’s not impossible to find examples of innovative businesses that have learned how to thrive during this public health crisis.
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How to Train Your Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants (VAs) are skilled professionals, but they do require training on the specifics of your business and how it runs. Plus, when you dedicate time to properly train your new assistant, you’ll receive a much greater return on investment.
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Your Checklist for Moving Into a New Virtual Office Space
Before you move into your new private office or executive office suite in a virtual office space, make sure all of your ducks are in a row with this handy checklist.
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How to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry
Thought leadership is a popular marketing buzzword, but what does it mean exactly?
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A Guide to Finding Your Ideal Clients
To succeed in business, you need to know who your ideal customer is. This might sound like a simple task, but finding the perfect client fit can be incredibly challenging.
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How to Write a Great (And Effective) LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is the online networking platform of choice for professionals across the globe. With the right profile and a strategic approach, this tool can help small business owners, entrepreneurs and other professionals quickly grow their networks from anywhere with an internet connection.
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The Rise of the Pop-Up Office
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we work. For starters, more employees are working from home than ever before.
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Adapt to Work-From-Home with These 6 Tips and Tricks
Last time on the Intelligent Office blog, we talked about how work-from-home is becoming the new normal for many employees. If you haven't yet found a routine that works for you and your team, these six tips will help you adapt.
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Is Work-From-Home Here to Stay?
According to research from Gallup, “Sixty-two percent of employed Americans currently say they have worked from home during the crisis, a number that has doubled since mid-March.”
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