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7 Ways to Free Up an Extra 25 Hours a Week

Success

Managing email takes up too much time While it’s a surprising trend, I didn’t truly believe it was an epidemic until I read a survey published by Reuters that said the average worker spends as much as 6.3 When your email chain reaches more than five back-and-forth responses, it’s time to pick up the phone. Pick up that phone.

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Why Surveys Show Wide Differences in Small Business Social Media Use

Small Business Labs

You many have noticed that different surveys show very different small business social media usage rates. For example, the Wall Street Journal article Facebook Tops for Small Business reported on a survey that found small businesses quite positive about social media.    Another point of view comes from Citibank.

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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 are You Doing to Help Vets?

On The Job

Recently I was sent a survey by WalletHub that showed the best and worst states for military vets, based on job opportunities to the number of VA health facilities. The survey also found the the number of homeless vets per 100 inhabitants is two times higher in Alaska than in New York. Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota.

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27% of Small Businesses Using Facebook

Small Business Labs

.  The chart also shows strong growth in the use of LinkedIn, with Twitter and blogs showing solid but less spectacular usage increases.    You may wonder why this survey shows lower social media usage than other surveys?    The answer is survey methodology. 

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Call off the cheerleaders!

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They read your Twitter profile. Sometimes they’ll pick up clues via auditory channels : They speak to you on the phone. They survey the state of your desk. They look at your LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook photos. They check your email footer for info. They Google your website for a biography. They monitor your Tweets.

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10 Things That Will Keep You From Being Fired Your First Day

On The Job

They don't want to have to look up your aunt's phone number in the phone book. It becomes annoying to see you digging in your pocket or purse to find your phone so you can see the time. Turn off your cell phone. No ring tone, "Freebird" anthem or vibration should come from that phone. Wear a watch.

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