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All Children Should Learn to Code This Summer

 

Many things pull for the attention of parents and children during June, July, and August. Vacations, sporting activities, and downtime. However, setting aside at least one week this summer for your child to attend a tech camp designed to teach them how to code might be a turning point for them.

This post will explain the short- and long-term benefits of coding camps, especially for children and teens in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program.

 

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These 25 Tips Can Help Organize Your Spring Cleaning Efforts

Spring has sprung here in Stow, Ohio! But with longer days and warmer temperatures, this is the perfect time to start a deep cleaning regiment for your home.

This list may take a few days, or even a few weeks, to complete. It’s vital to have the right cleaning supplies and a plan to get everything finished.

 

Supplies You Will Need
 

  • Trash bags
  • Donation bag
  • All-purpose cleaner
  • Glass cleaner
  • White Vinegar
  • Dish soap
  • Baking Soda
  • Antacid tablets
  • Toilet bowl sc…

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Walk the Talk

 

When you think of a used car salesperson, what comes to mind? Slimy, sleazy, a person that will tell you anything to close the deal?

In every profession, there are people you admire and people you don’t. And it doesn’t have anything to do as to whether you like them or not. It is something more.

What do these people you admire have in common? They say what they mean and mean what they say. Today’s blog will focus on the five elements of a person that walks the talk.

 

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In Honor of Earth Day: Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

 

"Greening" your home or office involves some planning and collaboration. Below are ten tips that can make the earth greener and move toward the ultimate goal of reducing our carbon footprint.

 

  1. Stop printing!
    If you must have something printed, be sure you can recycle it later.
  2. Buy local.
    Locally owned companies stimulate the economy by creating local jobs. Also, there is no shipping, thus reducing carbon emissions.
  3. Use cloth tablecloths and napkins.
  4. Choose potted…

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How to Handle Negative Workplace Change

Coping with change is challenging, especially after the year we have just been through.

I’m not talking about the type of change that can be interpreted as a positive outcome, i.e., you receive that promotion you’ve been waiting for, the corresponding salary bump, and the ability to work from home, even now when we are on the heels of recovering from COVID-19.

However, what if you’re given more responsibilities without receiving any pay increase? What if you’re passed over for the …

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Top 7 Tips When Searching for a Digital Marketing Agency

You are overwhelmed at work. Or your digital marketing person quit. Or you are unsatisfied with your current agency. Whatever it is, your company’s digital messaging is suffering.

Before you embark on a quest to hire a new employee or outsource the work, take a look at these two questions and answer them:

  • What are your most significant marketing issues at work?
  • What specific business outcomes would you love to see by the end of the year?

 

7 Tips When Looking for a Soun…

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Forging Ahead in 2021

After just coming out of a pandemic year that was full of uncertainty, even with the best-laid plans, who could have predicted the trickle-down effect on small businesses?
 

Now that it looks like things are going in the right direction, what can your organization do to fend off being flat-footed in another crisis? Here are a few suggestions that might help.
 

First, one of the simplest things you can do is also the least expensive.
Ensure that every key member of your team has a…

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Build Better Employees By Granting Quiet Time

This has been quite a year. If you manage a team and work, all the better. However, given all the stressors COVID-19 has brought on, it is vital to the team's mental and physical well-being; they have quiet time to reflect on their challenges and spur creative juices, especially if you are all in the office.

Here are five ways to help build a culture of alone and quiet time.

Quiet Quotients

  1. Make vacation mandatory for every employee.
    According to Project Time Off, Americans w…

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Are All Digital Marketing Agencies the Same?

There are many agencies in business today, and they may all look the same to you. Worse yet, many market their services via price alone, which is excellent if you are under pressure to bring the budget in at or under the plan.

However, before going down the price-only continuum, please consider the following questions:

  1. How long has this organization been in business? 
    This statement goes directly to experience and will help you with peace of mind; We are celebrating our 20th ye…

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6 Disruptive Ideas to Make Your Hybrid Meetings Fun and Interactive

Disturbance, Distraction, and Disorder. That is what we have had for the last year.

However, we already live in a disruptive world before COVID-19. A text comes in, you answer it.  During a dinner conversation, you take an Instagram of your food. If a Zoom meeting is boring, you mute yourself and open up another tab to start planning your summer vacation.

What if you could take all that potential negative energy and turn it upside down? Here are six ways to embrace the triple Ds and r…

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It's Time to Work on Your Bucket List

By the middle of April, I will have received my two COVID-19 vaccines and been through the quarantine period.

Now is the perfect time for me to tackle my bucket list and start on the things I want to accomplish for the rest of the year.

Here are some ways to think about it.

Life Lists

Bucket lists are a very positive concept, a "life list" first created by famous adventurer John Goddard. When he was fifteen years old, he heard his father's friend reflect that there were things i…

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What About Blogging?

 

By De-de Mulligan

What is a Blog?

 

A blog consists of updated content about a specific topic.

 

A blog must be updated frequently - Start by writing one new blog post a week, and start in the middle of the week.  If you can only write one post a week, publish it on Wednesday.  If you can write two, publish them on Tuesday and Thursday.  If you can publish three, publish them from Tuesday through Thursday.

 

It's about a specific topic; related to your busine…

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7 Telling Techniques to Handle Workplace Stress

By De-de Mulligan

As technology has progressed to make our life “easier,” most Americans are more stressed than ever, especially in our COVID-19 world! Workplace stress is considered the health epidemic of the 21st century, per The Huffington Post. What was supposed to help us work more efficiently and enable us to work outside the home has become the catalyst for more stress. We have tools to be faster, smarter, and in constant contact with our colleagues and customers, but with tha…

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5 Valuable Office Decluttering Tips

By De-de Mulligan

 

Whether you are working from home, back in the office, or making a hybrid approach, you must keep your workspace clear – especially if it has a dual purpose (i.e., the dining room table).

 

Why Declutter?

 

  • 83% of the workforce feel more productive and in control in a clutter-free environment
  • 80% of individuals state they never use the paper they file in cabinets
  • 15-20% of a company’s annual budget can be lost due to an untidy environment (pa…

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10 Out-of-the-Box Social Media Strategies

 

By De-de Mulligan

As you look at the last four months of the year, you may be inclined to shake up your social media strategy, especially if things aren’t moving in an upward fashion. Alternatively, you are looking to increase sales, especially in the fourth quarter. Or it would help if you can generate leads through this effort.

Whatever the case, there may be some things you have overlooked or dismissed in the past that can make a difference. Please give one or more a try!

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21 Winning Ways to Winterize Your Home Inside and Out

By De-de Mulligan

Winter will be upon us soon, so take this opportunity to these tasks this month and next to keep your house looking great. Taking these crucial steps will reap the following benefits:

  1. Lower your home heating bills
  2. Increase the lifespan of your house
  3. Make your property safer and
  4. Create a cozy environment for yourself and your guests.

 

Inside Tasks

 

Windows and Doors

  • Inspect all windows and doors for cracks or broken glass. Replace glass…

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Appreciate Your Employees All Year Long [COVID-19]

By De-de Mulligan

Do you wait until the company picnic or holiday season to show your employees how much they mean to your company? Employees need appreciation touches more than twice a year if they stay with your organization in the long haul.

Even when you and your team feel disconnected due to COVID-19.

Research from Florida International University sited the following benefits of showing recognition and rewarding employees:

  • More pride in their work
  • Feeling appreciated

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Cleaning Tips and Schedule for those Often-Neglected Home Items

Your family or cleaning service has a daily, weekly, and monthly routine about what to clean. Once a week, you vacuum, scour the bathrooms, do the laundry, and so on.  Once a quarter, you might scrub the carpet and change the air conditioning filter. And then you do things like cleaning the gutters when you see they are not working any longer.

However, there are many items in your home full of germs, pollen, and dust mites that need your attention regularly.

Here are 15 of the most ne…

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6 Most Common Marketing Mistakes

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By De-de Mulligan

You have your budget set and allocations identified. You are ready to get after digital marketing. However, without proper planning and measurement of your efforts, much of your dollars and actions may be wasted.

Here are the six common marketing faux pas made by organizations and what to do about them.

 

Mistake #1: You Don’t Have Your Target Demographics Nailed Down

You must know the demographics of the decision-makers you are trying to attract. Here are…

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Is 60 the New 40? Interesting Statistics About Baby Boomers

By De-de Mulligan

Baby Boomers, individuals born between 1946 and 1964, are now reaching their golden years. With 10,000 of them coming to the age of 65 every day, it made me wonder what makes this niche unique in their aging approach.

 

Boomer Buying Power

 

Baby Boomer purchasing statistics are impressive as compared to other demographic segments. They -

  • Spend 75% more on vacations
  • Buy 60% of all packaged goods
  • Purchase 50% of all new cars
  • Possess 50% of all Ma…

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