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The debate over the fate of aging buildings has sparked conversations and controversy in many towns and cities. The question at the heart of the matter is whether a building should be torn down once it has outlived its viable use. While some advocate for quick action, others argue for preservation ef...

The first step in effective planning is deciding what you need to do and in what order. This is true whether you have many projects or several steps within one large project. When you receive a large project, your first impulse may be to tackle it all at once. Instead, investigate how to scale it down int...

When you are looking to make a purchase, how much research do you do on your own compared to the information you rely on getting from salespeople? Consumers value impartial input. When the customer goes silent in the middle of the sale process, it used to signal that something was wrong. Today, it ofte...

It is sometimes not possible for all the employees of any organization to come together. Still, people need to share ideas and information more than ever. More businesses are using telecommuting strategies. It is easy to overlook employee development and training. Top-performing companies wil...

When you are considering new lock hardware for your home or commercial establishment, you should know that there are different grades of hardware. Most residential door hardware is rated Grade 3. They function well enough, but are not usually strong enough to resist a criminal breaking in. Grade 2...

Storytelling has become a vital business skill. One commentator has called it 'the biggest business skill of the next five years.' Storytelling has always been a staple of advertising. You could compare it to a recent evocative McDonald's or Budweiser commercial. Even political advertising h...

Ever heard someone boast about tracing their family tree back to the Romans, or even further? It's a pretty incredible claim, right? But is it actually possible to trace your lineage that far back? While there are definitely some folks who can boast about having ancestors who lived in ancient time...

Scammers have become increasingly cunning and deceptive. They can target individuals of all ages, from young children to retirees, and even businesses. No one is immune to their fraudulent tactics. It is crucial to be aware of the dangers posed by these scammers and to take necessary precautions w...

I'm really concerned about the recent news regarding shortages at the local Food Bank. It seems like the shelves are getting emptier, and the need is growing. This is a serious issue, and I wanted to start a discussion about it. What are your thoughts on this situation?What can we do as a community to...

“Everyone experiences FOMO, fear of missing out,” I read recently in a business book. A dozen pages on how to overcome this debilitating malady followed. Fear of missing out is an experience of anguish at the idea that others are enjoying something that you are not. Many marketers take advantage o...

Have you ever considered what distinguishes small businesses that achieve sustained growth from those that do not? First, realize there are no strategies that will lead to guaranteed growth. There are seven specific areas in which growth companies concentrate their efforts. 1. Strong sense of p...

Business Time Management simply means business planning with definite milestones of achievement of overall success. Thus, both at the planning stage, and the performance stage, do not lose sight of the rare and limited resource of time and the importance of doing everything as per schedule withi...

If you already have customer testimonials, with just a little time and effort you can turn them into in-depth case studies. Identify blurbs that represent a valued client type or that indicate a certain need was satisfied. Ask those buyers: 1)What was the problem or goal that prompted you to buy fro...

Today, the locksmith has more to choose from in the way of education than could have been imagined a few years back. A whole variety of institutions and organizations offer courses, seminars, and workshops on different locksmithing subjects. In this field, knowledge is essential because the more...

When it comes to scrapbooking, perfection is not the goal. In fact, embracing imperfection is a key part of the process. It's important to remember that if something doesn’t turn out exactly as envisioned, it's all part of the journey, and chances are, no one will notice anyway. After all, we are our o...

What are the potential risks of hacking? It can be fairly stated that no-one ‘needs’ a connected fridge or even central heating controlled from a phone. Just set the timers or switch them on when you get in. Moreover, no-one ‘needs’ a SMART meter, particularly when it’s tied to a supplier. There is no t...

Do you think drugmakers are the main responsible party, since they’re manufacturing the painkillers? Do you feel they aren’t adequately informing patients and doctors of the drugs’ addictive nature? Do they bear some blame, but doctors and patients are the ones prescribing and using opioids? Or...

Everyone, to some degree, procrastinates. We all put off things that we don't want to do. That doesn't mean we do nothing. Most procrastinators get plenty done. But it isn't what is most important or urgent. Procrastination is the art of doing something besides the more critical things to do. There i...

Up-to-the-minute thrillers now sometimes include a scene where schemers concoct a fake company, complete with a pretty website and false backstory. Potential customers know this kind of scam is possible. That's why you must provide as many “this is real” signals as you can to earn the confidenc...

Not long ago, I awoke to find that I had not optimized the work that I had done on my website over the previous two days. The user interface was not as intuitive as it could and should have been. It needed to be revised. It is tempting to ignore such thoughts. The gap between how it is and what it could and sho...