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Is Going Public the Way to Go?

Author: Gabrielle Jones You’re an entrepreneur on the move. Your business is growing by leaps and bounds and you have a great product or service that your clients are excited about. You’d like to access capital to grow your office … Continue reading

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Making it to the Office: How to Survive Your Commute Part Three

Author: Trey Jones In our last blog post we discussed the stresses of the work-to-office commute for metro riders, and now we offer the final post in our special transportation series!  If you are a devoted cyclist, then pay attention, … Continue reading

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How to Plan a Business Conference: Let a Business Center Do the Work

The business conference. It’s those inevitable few days of your professional life that, although enriching, are a nuisance to plan. There are facilities to secure, caterers to contact, and an endless stream of administrative tasks to complete. So streamline this … Continue reading

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Break Free of Writer’s Block and Foster Creativity

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a rut saying “hey, creativity, remember me?!” Working in a fast paced, high tech environment can be challenging when it comes to thinking outside the box. Having to promote your business using various … Continue reading

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Small Business Tax Tips

It’s tax time here for the executive office industry! So it probably is for you too, and if you thought preparing your personal taxes was difficult, wait until you take on the maze of forms and regulations necessary for filing … Continue reading

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Put Down Your Cell Phone, and Uplift Your Professional Image!

Technological change undoubtedly leads to social change.  Just look at how technology has forever altered the way in which we communicate and conduct business: with cell phones, computers and tablets we can now conduct business with anyone at anytime on … Continue reading

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New Years Resolutions for Business Success

Though many people make New Year’s resolutions, 4 out of 5 of us will break them. However, small business owners have a resolution that they can’t afford to let go of: growing their business. “With economic pressures likely to continue … Continue reading

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Holiday Networking Propels Businesses Into the New Year

Do you languish sending holiday cards, or dread attending party after party? You could try looking at these events as networking opportunities instead of seasonal chores. The holiday season is an excellent time for professional networking. People love to connect … Continue reading

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How to Cope With Holiday Stress

Shopping, cooking, entertaining, oh my! The holidays can be a stressful time, and it’s no wonder there is a term for the “Holiday Blues.”  There is stress from work, as all of your  clients and business partners want their tasks … Continue reading

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Change How You Travel with These Tips for Business Trips

From long security lines to delayed and canceled flights, the ever daunting business trip can become an even scarier beast to tame during this hectic time of year. If you’re a weary business traveler, heed this advice to make your … Continue reading

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A Guide to Gift Giving in the Office

It may be hard to believe, but in a matter of days many of us will rise out of our turkey comas only to setup camp outside of Target or Best Buy in anticipation of Black Friday deals. ‘Tis the … Continue reading

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Cyber Monday is the New Black Friday: 10 Ways to Prepare Your Website for Holiday Shopping

Whether your business is product or service oriented, you shouldn’t hesitate to take advantage of the holiday shopping season. Some businesses report that as much as 40 percent of their annual sales come from holiday sales and Cyber Monday 2010 … Continue reading

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Sound Logistics Lead to Successful Meetings

Carefully composing note cards and organizing agendas are two strategies for a productive business meeting, but often times it’s the simple things that are overlooked. Consider these common lapses in business meeting logistics to ensure you aren’t forgetting anything.

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Not All publicity is Good Publicity: How to Handle a PR Nightmare

Public Relations nightmares come in an assortment of shapes and sizes. From something as small as an errant tweet to something along the scale of the Bernie Madoff ponzi scheme, there is no “one size fits all” solution. When it comes … Continue reading

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What’s Your Emergency Preparedness Plan?

You probably have a first aid kit and a smoke detector in your office, but does your business have a plan to handle inclement weather and natural disasters? The recent, rare  October snow storm that hit the Northeast illustrates how … Continue reading

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