Joe Lemay and Jake Epstein grew up near Boston – Joe in Chelmsford and Jake in Westford. In 2014, the friends reunited over beers at Sligo Pub in Somerville to launch a new product: microwave-to-erase cloud-connected notebooks. Yes, notebooks you put in the microwave.
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Between work, school, sporting activities and social activities, making sure that your family is where they need to be can be stressful.
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An editorial calendar is a schedule of topics for your content. You may create an editorial calendar for owned content, such as media pitches, social media strategy, blogs and more.
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It can be hard to receive negative feedback, especially in the workplace. It’s also difficult to give negative feedback in a manner where employees listen, understand and eventually grow from the experience. By using a few tactics, there are ways to improve the experience of criticism from both perspectives.
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Being in a management position means being a valued and respected leader for other members of your team, but respect does not usually come simultaneously with the title. So, how can you earn it?
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In my 20s, when I was put in charge of a 25-person marketing team spread over two floors at The Charlotte Observer, I observed our biggest weakness was communications. Ironic, since we were in that business.
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Want to create stronger passwords to protect yourself against cybercriminals? Here’s our two cents:
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Although social media easily connects people across the world, it can also be limiting for certain groups, such as the visually impaired or deaf. Incorporating these tips in your digital presence can make your platforms more inclusive:
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A manager friend often says, “I can’t solve a problem if I don’t know about it.” That’s his way of encouraging colleagues to inform him of issues as they arise.
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The sting of rejection doesn’t hurt any less in the professional world than it does in your personal life. Being rejected at work can feel like a breakup. Maybe you were passed over for a promotion or had one of your ideas shot down by a manager.
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When I drink beer, 90% of the time I’m grabbing a Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, so hearing about the upcoming merger between Delaware-based Dogfish Head Brewery and The Boston Beer Company (maker of Sam Adams) had me worried. While both great companies, could they still maintain quality and independence?
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In any field, cultivating public speaking skills is key. Being confident and comfortable public speaking is necessary in order to effectively communicate your ideas and get your messages across.
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Developing the perfect pre-work routine can help maximize your daily productivity. Start this week by implementing the following routines:
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Gone are the days of automatically handing out plastic bottles of water at work. More companies are keeping the environment in mind, and gaining respect while doing it, by offering sustainable options for office guests and employees.
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Everything slows down as the summer months approach. People take vacations, offices close early in the day and everyone moves at a more leisurely pace … but that doesn’t mean your business has to suffer.
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Don’t be so formal, write conversationally, find your voice – you’ve probably heard it all before.
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Leveraging off The 100 Companies’ success in 20 geographical markets from Denali to Dubai and our launch of The Travel 100, our publishing network expanded last week into a second industry vertical: The Association 100.
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The summer months are a perfect time to check with donors to get feedback on your nonprofit or organization’s performance. Online surveys are the way to go, and they do more than just collect data.
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Members-only women’s association The Wing will open its first Boston coworking space this spring. Founded in Manhattan in 2016, the association currently has multiple NYC locations, single locations in DC, San Francisco, Chicago and West Hollywood, and plans to open in London, Toronto and Seattle.
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Almost everyone likes a person with a good sense of humor. Studies even show humorous people are more successful and are more likely to be in positions of influence.
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We all know that networking is important to grow your business, but walking into a room full of strangers can be intimidating. So how can you overcome awkwardness at large networking events?
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I fly weekly without fear despite one turbulent flight above Asheville’s mountains and a roach-infested Air Cubana flight.
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If you think that going green at work is difficult, think again.
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Quarles & Brady has announced the creation of a Time Venture Fund (TVF) to provide startups with the crucial legal advice needed at the formation stage while also providing a social benefit to the startup and entrepreneurship communities.
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I’ve heard a lot of common beliefs from some otherwise smart business leaders. Don’t fall for these myths:
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If you want people to engage and talk with you, ask better questions. We all know that the answer to “How was your day?” will typically be “fine.” Ask a more open question.
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If you’re a young professional, it’s likely that retirement is the last thing on your mind. With so many unknown factors in a lifetime, it is vital to start saving early for retirement.
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“I love keeping track of my receipts and organizing them,” said no one ever. That’s why when the star-studded cast of the Expensify commercials came across my screen not once, not twice, but numerous times during the Super Bowl, it caught my attention.
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Business email inboxes are noisier than ever, so avoiding “opt-out status” with your colleagues is crucial. Here are three tips for email etiquette:
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