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How to Make Networking Less Painful

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For many young professionals, attending a networking event sounds about as fun as going to the dentist. Networking remains one of the most effective ways to find a new job, particularly when done in person. Anecdotally speaking, connecting with others via networking events has been integral to building my business. Not so much.

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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

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More than having a system in place for when things go bad—like ‘filing with HR and hiring a lawyer’ bad—women’s networks also know things, such as how best to navigate your workplace as a woman. Network up, down and sideways. It can be easy to focus networking efforts on those in positions above you. Who gathers money for gifts?

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Green Gift Giving: Piggy Paint

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I’d rather take the money I would spend on a bunch of junk and get one more decent gift. BUT this year I’ve discovered a cute gift that may make me think twice. I love all the holiday gift sets available! They have Mistle Toes shown to the left, what a perfect Christmas Eve gift! Tweet this giveaway.

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Experts Weigh in on 17 Investments for a Rich Life

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Budget for professional association dues—you want to build your network before you need it.”. Research shows that giving a relatively small gift of $20 or $5 makes a person happier than receiving one of the same amount, says Jennifer Aaker, professor at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and co-author of The Dragonfly Effect.

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Green Gift Giving: Green Glass Company

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There is a wonderful variety to choose from when deciding on your Green Gift Giving this season! The Green Glass Company is giving away a $40 gift code to one of my readers! Use other forms of social networking to spread the word about this giveaway. Post from: Eco-Office Gals Green Gift Giving: Green Glass Company.

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Green Gift Giving: Kiss Naturals

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We simply use Nature’s ingredients in their purest form. Use other forms of social networking to spread the word about this giveaway. Post from: Eco-Office Gals Green Gift Giving: Kiss Naturals. A bit about Kiss Naturals: At Kiss Naturals, we believe that Nature got it right the first time. Tweet this giveaway.

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Green Gift Giving: Soda Stream Review & Giveaway!

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So, I was excited when the company agreed to be part of my Green Gift Giving series this season! This will make a great green gift for the soda lover in your life. Yep, SodaStream is giving one of my readers a Fountain Jet to keep or give as a gift this holiday season! So why not try to win one? Tweet this giveaway.

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