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A Single Disaster Kills 40% Of Businesses — Stop Putting Off Contingency Planning

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The potential damage that these disruptive events can inflict on an organization should inspire proactive planning — including everything from updating insurance policies to preparing a migration strategy and shoring up cyber security. This allows organizations to focus on the most pressing threats.

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This Firms Claim They’ve Mastered The Four-day Work Week

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Edinburgh-based food and drink marketing agency Lux decided to test a four-day working week back in January 2020. . Since the agency first started the trial, Lux’s profits rose 30%, while productivity was up 24%. s annual carbon footprint by 127 metric tons. .

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Wunderman Thompson's 2021 Future 100 Trends Report

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  Here's how Wunderman Thompson, a global advertising and marketing agency, describes the report: The Future 100: Trends and Change to Watch in 2021   highlights  emerging consumer  behaviors  with 100 trend predictions from Wunderman Thompson Intelligence.   It's one of our favorite trend reports. 

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Tips and Resources to Scale Your Small Business

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A written business plan is crucial to clarify your plans and your finances, Marshall says. Now he belongs to a Mastermind group of marketing agencies that help him focus on growing a healthy business. “It The SBA’s Funding Your Business section on their website explains the various financing options for entrepreneurs.

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What Is a Credit Freeze, and Should I Do It?

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However, knowing what a credit freeze is and taking advantage of it can help protect you and your finances. Just keep in mind that a few entities will still be able to access your report , including your current lenders, potential employers or landlords, child support agencies, government entities and other organizations.

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U.S. Government Shutdown Threatens Recruitment Efforts for New, Younger Federal Employees

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Experts believe the appeal and perceived stability of government jobs will diminish further in the eyes of younger workers searching for work when they see the strain a shutdown will put on the finances of current employees. Even if a young employee decides to search for federal employment, the hiring process is both complex and prolonged.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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The co-founder and CEO of SparkToro , who previously co-founded Moz, gives consultants an edge over agencies and full-time employees in a recent blog post. The company hired four agencies and five consultants in its first two years. Of course, managing a freelancer is not the same as managing a full-time employee or agency.