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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Last week I led a crisis training for a nonprofit leadership team. It’s my favorite activity in public relations.
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Can we believe we are saying 2019 already? As Q4 is ending, communication specialists are preparing to implement their 2019 strategies – these must include the use of video on social media.
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As businesses continue to see the importance of connecting with their customers through social media, the photography used on those platforms takes on even greater significance.
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Most business owners don’t think about crisis until they experience one. Planning for a crisis will keep you ahead of the curve. Start here:
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Whether you’d like to admit it or not, social media is the driving force in digital marketing today. The generation you used to poke fun at for their Instagram addictions are now laughing all the way to the bank, as paid influencers or directors of social media for massive companies.
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According to Time.com, bringing your dog to the workplace can be great for everyone – which is why I take full advantage of bringing my dog Lucy to Goodwin HQ any chance I get.
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Planning and executing a live event — whether a fundraiser, grand opening, trade show or open house – requires lots of effort.
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As a nutritionist and overall wellness aficionado, I’m usually running around the office talking about the latest mung bean pasta or plant-based protein powder. However, wellness at the office goes far beyond healthy eating – probably because you likely spend much of your time there!
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If you had told me my first coffee run as an intern would be 36 Boxes O’ Joe for 400 people, I would’ve never believed you. Luckily, for me, my out-of-class learning experience was not your average internship.
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Heading into 2019, compare the type of work you’re trying to accomplish with the space in which you spend your time doing it. Is your environment conducive to your daily tasks?
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