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Writing Sabbatical
March was my 7th anniversary writing for Olinda Services. I have published over 375 posts so that averages about 1 post per week for 7 years. I am taking a short sabbatical from my writing to reflect on what I have accomplished and re-envision where I want the blog to go from here.
My writing sabbatical is me giving myself permission to take a break.
Writing Sabbatical?
Why do you need a writing…
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Leading Through Hurt
Today’s post may make some people uncomfortable but the cold, hard truth is that sometimes we hurt. Are you leading through hurt?
As I sit typing this I am crying. Pain comes our way and we have to deal with the crisis.
Not Everyone’s Hurt is the Same
Sometimes hurt comes as a personal loss of a family member or friend. Sometimes hurt comes in the form of separation. Other times it comes as a…
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Microsoft Office Apps - Yeah Right!
Microsoft Office has a plethora of apps to help you bring additional function to your software.
Microsoft Office seems to have plenty of features until you need to do that one specific thing. You’re not limited to the default installation features. I recently have discovered Microsoft Office Apps and that Microsoft has an entire online store dedicated to help give you the extra features you need for your business. Some are free, but others may cost you a small fee.
What Are Microsoft Office…
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3 Social Media Goals
3 Social Media Goals
When I consult with clients the conversation turns to social media around 98% of the time. They always have questions:
How do I get started?
Which social media platform is right for my business?
Do I need to do everything all at once?
I recommend to my clients that they start one platform at a time. Get that platform under their belt, see what strategies are giving a return on their investment…
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Outshine Your Competition
Does Your Branding Outshine the Competition?
I am pleased to bring you this week an opportunity to help your brand shine. Studio-g takes your branding from blah to brilliant!
Robin Dann is owner and creative director of Studio-g. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and small business owners establish brand identities that make them stand out from competition. She has 26 years of…
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What is a Body Supposed to Do?
E-Commerce – oh my. What’s a body supposed to do? Have you every wondered how you can grow and expand your business when there is just SO much to learn?
1ShoppingCart, InfusionSoft, E-Commerce – oh my. What’s a body supposed to do? Have you every wondered how you can grow and expand your business when there is just SO much to learn?
Entrepreneurs can quickly become overwhelmed by the ever-changing landscape of systems and technologies. You need to focus on growing your business…not the daily chore of updating your shopping cart. That is where a…
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Strategic Marketing Begins With Content
Strategic Marketing Begins With Content. Most businesses try content marketing, but they don't stick with it. They might upload a video randomly or update their blog haphazardly. Since they don't gain many new leads from their efforts, they don't invest much time in it. However, for those who market via online content regularly, the rewards are theirs to reap.
Entrepreneurs are always searching for that one marketing secret that will take their business from relatively unknown to the successful six-figure money-maker they always dreamed of. The real marketing secret isn’t really a secret at all. It’s content.
Strategic Marketing
Most businesses try content marketing, but they don’t stick with it. They might upload a video randomly or update their blog…
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Could I Send You Some Money?
Could I Send You Some Money?
Audit Our Time
I had to chuckle as I read the subject line in an email from Chris Brogan recently Could I Send You Some Money?. I knew he wasn’t going to send me money but the hook intrigued me. The article was excellent (as always) and discussed methods to audit our time to gain more money quickly.
The post made me think about time-management and productivity and how it applies to the…
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Are You Networking or Spamming
Are You Networking or Spamming
I do a LOT of online networking.
Since I opened my online doors I have been active in many groups such as Yahoo, Google+, LinkedIn and Facebook. In these groups I notice an alarming increase in group moderators cautioning against spamming the group.
What does spamming mean?
Spamming is a verb meaning it is an action.
send the same message indiscriminately to (large numbers of recipients) on the…
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Is Servant Leadership a Good Business Model
Is Servant Leadership a Good Business Model
Do you ever wonder what you will do when you grow up? I chuckle as I write this because I feel like I am always morphing into a renewed version of me. As I change personally my business develops. The one thing that remains constant though is my firm belief in servant leadership.
Define Servant Leadership
The phrase “servant leadership” was coined in modern-day by Robert K. Greenleaf in The…
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Can You Learn Better When You Experiment?
Can You Learn Better When You Experiment?
I did the StandOut assessment by Mark Buckingham today and had to chuckle when I read one of the phrases used to describe me…”I find I learn best when I experiment”.
This has always been the case with me. When I was in one of my first jobs I needed to uninstall a program. I requested help from IT but I did not receive a response in what I considered a timely fashion.
I had a conversation with…
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5 Tips for Creating the Best Marketing Strategy for Your Business
5 Tips for Creating the Best Marketing Strategy for Your Business
If you talk with 20 different successful entrepreneurs and asked about their marketing strategy, you’d get 20 different approaches. One of the biggest myths surrounding marketing is there is some magical strategy that works for every business. The truth is, every business and entrepreneur is different. To become one of those six-figure business owners you admire, you’ll need to follow their lead…
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Top 5 Android Time Management Apps
Top 5 Android Time Management Apps
On Tuesday I released a post Top 5 iPad Time Management Apps. While my husband and I use iPads I have sons that swear by their Android tablets. So in the spirit of equality I wanted to float everyone’s boat!
With clients asking questions, employees to manage and marketing to be done, it’s easy to watch your time fly by. With the right time management app, you can get a little more control over…
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Top 5 iPad Time Management Apps
Top 5 iPad Time Management Apps
My iPad is an integral part of my work flow. I remember when the first iPad was released. I vividly remember speaking with a colleague, Phil Seeman, and asking him if an iPad was really necessary in business or just a luxury. A few months later I purchased my first one and never looked back.
I use my iPad for checking in with social media, email, calendar management and especially for blog post…
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5 Need To Know Google+ Tips
5 Need To Know Google+ Tips
Next to LinkedIn, Google+ is one of the best social networks for B2B marketing. When used correctly, you’ll find new leads, make valuable connections and help boost your awareness of your brand. While there isn’t any one correct formula for using the site, these five Google+ tips will help you make the most out of what Google+ has to offer.
Google+ Tips How To Share
Since your marketing to other…
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3 Tips to Make Your Outlook Thrive
3 Tips to Make Your Outlook Thrive
I love Outlook!
Anyone who works for me or with me knows that Outlook is my brain; my go to for everything! I have tried others…really I have. I tried the Gmail route, the Thunderbird route, the webmail route but always come back to my trusted friend, Outlook.
As a busy business owner I have limited time to fuss with email. Outlook allows me to customize features that clone my work so I don’t…
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INANIMATE OBJECT?
My iPad!