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Not All Stories Have Happy Endings—For This Entrepreneur, It Was Still Worth It

Success

In 2010, after losing her fashion design job during The Great Recession, Kristine Deer founded the activewear brand K-DEER. K-DEER was one of the first brands to make and market printed activewear in 2010 before it became an established retail department. “I Deer utilized social media , particularly Instagram , to engage customers.

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Small Business Employment, Confidence Stalled

Small Business Labs

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Your comment has not yet been posted.

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Why Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season Is More Urgent Than Ever

Success

You can also search the hashtag #localbusiness on social media to find locally owned and operated shops near you, use Google or read on for some suggestions of small businesses, all with fewer than 40 employees, that offer some amazing products shipped nationwide. Number of employees: 35 Based in: Orange County, California.

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Nibbles and Yum-Yums: August 13, 2010

Eat Your Career

The mastermind behind Ask a Manager has just created a brand new downloadable guide called “ How to Prepare for an Interview: Boost Your Confidence, Impress Your Interviewer and Get a Job.&# Jeff Moriarty , aka The Social Media Spirit Guide or “no pants&#. FREE Job Interview Success Kit. Google him for the story.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

She has mentored and coached senior leaders on changing culture and developing confidence, boldness and executive presence. Mason empowers women to speak up with confidence and stand out with courage. She has been featured in major media like Forbes, CNN, The Wall Street Journal and more. With the U.S.

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Banks Change to a Customer-Focused Message

Make or Break Moments

Scandal, fear, anger, and a general loss of confidence from consumers have made banking a challenging field. As the confidence increases a wiser, more informed and perhaps cautious consumer is now looking for ways that banks can help them save and be more effective with their hard earned dollars. Is it easy to find?

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EMEA East – Personal Branding Q&A

Practically Perfect PA

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. In November 2010 I got a new job but unfortunately the role wasn’t quite what I was expecting. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life? That inspires me to write this free blog!