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What I Learned the Year We (Nearly) Skipped Christmas

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My dad has always enjoyed days spent swimming in the ocean, followed by hearty dinners at nice restaurants. That night we went to the indoor pool, ate an early dinner at the lobby restaurant and piled into the big hotel beds to watch TV. I learned that even the smallest, latest developers grow up eventually.

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The Real Good Life Takes Dinner Stress Off Your Plate

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In seventh grade, Maggie Skarich Joos dreamed of owning a restaurant. But years later, after studying hospitality management and working in several restaurants, Skarich Joos realized the long evenings weren’t a good fit for her. MSJ: I have great support at home; my husband is definitely an equal partner. What was that like?

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6 Winter Vacation Ideas to Finish the Year Off Well

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In fact, winters in Barcelona are sunny and significantly more manageable thanks to fewer crowds and easier access to top restaurants, museums and other cultural attractions like the famous Park Güell. Take a class to learn the basics or attend a live performance at places like 1968 Salsa Show.

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The SUCCESS Interview: Francois Reihani and the Power of Building a Business Focused on Giving Back

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In this edition, Madison Pieper spoke with Francois Reihani, founder and CEO of La La Land Kind Cafe, a Dallas-based restaurant that empowers youth who have aged out of the foster care system through employment and mentorship opportunities. Visit achieversallaccess.com to learn more. * * *. SM: So you started a poke restaurant.

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Raise a Glass: The Popularity of Nonalcoholic Drinks Is Marking a Shift in Drinking Culture

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The growth in the nonalcoholic (NA) space since she launched her company has encouraged Idogho, and she’s definitely not alone. But when you’re not afraid to ask questions and be open to other people’s advice, you learn faster and go farther.” If you walk into a restaurant or a grocery store, the options are still very limited.

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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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Or what about an elegant restaurant that has a dress code prohibiting shorts? Instead of turning someone away, a restaurant staffer escorts him to a private closet that has “loaner pants.” A couple of hours later, the happy patron pays his $200 tab; he will return to the restaurant nine times the next year. Do your homework.

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Ep 240: Joe Rare on Email Management and Working with a Virtual Assistant Team

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The road was definitely made of dirt with a lot of potholes. There were failed businesses in the early days, but he took the failures and learned to create wins. His passion for sales never dimmed, but he discovered what his life’s work would be – building digital businesses.

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