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Things I've Learned About Marketing from Social Media Influencers
A lot of people claim that in the digital world everyone gets the same shot; this usually isn’t the case. You see, even online not everyone’s word is worth the same, which is exactly what sets some people apart as influencers. While to some, this influx of attention from the general populace seems as a fluke or a lucky set of circumstances, there is no such thing as luck. There is a reason why some people turn out to be influencers and others don’t. Needless to say, most of these tips can be applied to your business as well. With this in mind, here are few things that I picked up from social media influencers over the course of years.
By Cate Palmer9 years ago in Journal
Book Summary: How To Win Friends & Influence People
This book is #9 this month on Amazon's most read books of the month and has been in the top twenty for 9 weeks in a row. If you have ever thought about reading this book you are part of a large group of people that have speculated what this book is about since its publishing date in 1936.
By Jesse Guerrero9 years ago in Journal
The Blue Nail Puzzle
It’s sandal season. I’ve been trying to understand why so many women are wearing blue nail polish this summer. It feels as if, all of sudden, everyone got the word and embraced a new color palette. Do you ever wonder how things get popular and reach scale quickly?
By Danny Flamberg9 years ago in Journal
Letting Go of Being Let Go.
When I was five, I had learned that I had a love for art. I would draw every chance I could get. It was just a passion I held at that early age. Cartoons, obviously, were an influence at the time. As I've grown older I've only gotten even better. Even though I no longer have a career in drawing like I had always dreamt I would, I did have the opportunity to work with an independent multi-media company. This company was reaching popularity because the man that had founded it was cunning and intelligent. Despite coming off as independent, he was actually quite kind and helpful. At least I had thought so.
By Quality Concepts9 years ago in Journal
Common Employee Errors
In the modern, digital world where the majority of local and international businesses have moved the bulk of their services online, personal and business data breaches are a common occurrence. While cyber-attacks are a common part of the modern business arena, they predominantly come from external sources, meaning the attack is usually not coming from inside – or is it?
By Isla Wright9 years ago in Journal
The Price of Education and Teaching: Part VIII
It had been almost thirty days since my challenging student arrived, and she hadn't stopped cursing, crying, kicking, or ranting; the rest of the students were visibly scared, but nobody saw the damage this student was causing, and I'd already talked to half the world about it in hopes of getting some help; I was dreaming an impossible dream, er, nightmare that was very real and potentially dangerous.
By Martina R. Gallegos9 years ago in Journal
Make Your Warehouse More Organized with Line Marking
Warehouses are usually very large spaces with complex logistics and a number of functions. Every little thing that can be done to improve the organization and safety of the employees should be seriously considered and eventually implemented. Line marking paint or tape project is one of those practices which can help you create a safer and more efficient facility by marking everything from product storage areas to hazardous areas. If you are considering upgrading your warehouse with floor striping, here are a few tips that should help you do this properly.
By Carolin Petterson9 years ago in Journal
Poor Girl's Guide to Side Gigs That Work
Side hustles are the millennial way of life, and reporters are eager to point it out. Of course, back when I first started my first “side hustle” it was just called a second job, and everyone felt sorry for the fact that I needed two jobs to pay the bills. At the time I had a part time job that I desperately needed to be full time. So, instead of one full time job, I had two 30 hour jobs. It was hectic, but it worked. It’s a story we all know pretty well.
By Haybitch Abersnatchy9 years ago in Journal
