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Smarter Office Blog
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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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How to (Safely) Get Your Employees Back to Work
As states across the country open back up for business, you may wonder if it’s a good idea to have your team return to the office. It’s not an easy question to answer, and your final decision will depend on a variety of factors.
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How to Get the Most From Your Phone Answering Service
A phone answering service can save you time, impress prospects and clients, and so much more. But, in order to get the greatest return on investment, you need to make sure your phone answering service is set up for success.
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5 Ways to Calm Your Nerves Before an Important Presentation
Fear of public speaking is a common anxiety that many professionals experience when faced with a big presentation, even if they appear calm and collected.
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Why Your Business Address Matters
In many cities, business addresses in certain areas lend an appearance of professionalism and competence. The right address can serve as a signal that your small business has achieved a commendable level of success, which makes your firm appear more trustworthy in the eyes of customers, colleagues and other important contacts.
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5 Signs You’ve Found the Perfect Virtual Office Space
In many ways, 2020 has been all about redefining what “normal” means. The economy has changed rapidly over the last several weeks, and you may find yourself coping with a new professional reality.
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How to Make a Great First Impression with New Clients
Meeting new clients for the first time can be nerve-wracking. You want everything to go smoothly, from the initial greeting all the way through the show-stopping presentation that convinces them they have to partner with you and your company.
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5 Tips and Hacks to Achieve Deep Focus
It’s not hyperbolic to say that the ability to focus deeply can transform your work and career. According to Cal Newport, acclaimed author and computer science professor at Georgetown:
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5 of the Best Netflix Shows and Documentaries for Entrepreneurs
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you could use some more rest and relaxation in your life. Fortunately, it’s possible to simultaneously chill out and learn something new you can apply to your business — all you need is Netflix.
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4 Google Calendar Hacks That Will Make Your Productivity Skyrocket
At Intelligent Office (IO), we’ve been longtime fans of G Suite, Google’s powerful set of cloud-based business tools. These tools make it easy to do things like set up an email account using your business website address, store and organize files, collaborate on documents and presentations and so much more.
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Use These Tools to Knock Your Next Business Presentation Out of the Park
There’s no reason to deliver a stuffy PowerPoint slide deck ever again, because there are tons of online tools that will help you deliver an engaging and informative presentation.
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3 Reasons a Virtual Business Address is Better Than a P.O. Box
P.O. boxes are a popular option for business owners who don't want to receive mail at home, but are they the best solution for your business?
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