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Trust Me on This: Building a Business Clients Love

Tips From T. Marie

Why Trust Is Non-Negotiable Imagine going on a first date and your companion spends the entire time on their phone. According to a PwC survey, 87% of consumers stated that trust is a deciding factor in their purchasing decisions. Doesn’t exactly scream “trustworthy,” does it?

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What Job Hunters Need to Know Now

On The Job

But if you've volunteered at a local food bank, gotten a relevant online certification or even launched a new blog on industry trends, then that's worth mentioning. Surveys show that the most desirable traits in a candidate are sincerity, kindness and patience. Make a good first impression. It may sound simple, but be nice.

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Finding Joy and Friendship in a Pandemic-Induced Hobby

Success

I needed something to do—a hobby—that would force me to put my phone down and redirect my attention and my thumbs. In fact, a 2020 LendingTree survey found that half of millennials have a side hustle, and most rely on it for income. We exchanged phone numbers and Instagram handles. And there’s me, a self-taught hobbyist.

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Is Your Business Blogging?

The Small Business Blog

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. Is Your Business Blogging?

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Nuisance callers face App revenge

The Small Business Blog

Survey, the volume of unwanted phone calls has become more than just a nuisance – especially for people trying to run small businesses. So I… Read the full article here: Nuisance callers face App revenge on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. According to a recent Which?

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Surprise! Your Customer Service Ain’t All That.

Tips From T. Marie

In fact, when GetFiveStars.com founder Mike Blumenthal conducted a survey, although business owners themselves believed that 75% of customers were experiencing excellent customer service, the customers themselves had something else to say. Offering a free gift or discount for taking the survey can improve completion rates.

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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015. I have also seen assistants starting up their own blogs in 2014 and I think this will continue in 2015. They can even open their hotel room door with their phone. Technology.

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