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by: Kim Shivler, M.Ed. One of the most common platitudes thrown around when it comes to selling is: “People buy from those they Know, Like, and Trust.” This is possibly the most misunderstood selling mantra touted by business coaches and floating around networking circles. Successful business development Read More …
Your choice in browsers can be one of the most important decisions you’ll make on all your Internet-connected devices. It’s common for users to simply use whatever comes pre-loaded on the computer, but there can be significant differences in security, features, and performance if you Read More …
by, Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist & instructional Design Consultant Hey, small business owners. I mean anyone from a solopreneur consultant to a hair dresser, someone running a small team or anyone selling a network marketing product like Young Living, Mary Kay, or Doterra. Read More …
by Data Doctors Melbourne Florida If you’ve been using the Internet for more than a couple of years, you can assume that one or several of your passwords have been compromised. This assumption has little to do with any specific mistakes you’ve made, but because Read More …
by, Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist & instructional Design Consultant As we pass Thanksgiving in November and move into the December holidays, it’s a time where gratitude and giving thanks for those around us becomes present in our minds. The reality is that if Read More …
by, Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist & instructional Design Consultant Have you ever been in a meeting that seemingly went on forever? One where people rambled incessantly on a variety of topics. You had no idea why you were there, and nothing got Read More …
Podcasts and podcasting are hot, and growing. According to the latest survey by Edison Research, 44% of people in the US have listened to a podcast. That’s 124 million people, and 12 million Americans listened to a podcast for the first time during the past Read More …
As a communications strategist, trainer and business consultant, I am often asked if there are legitimate opportunities to work from home. People tell me, “Everything I look into is a scam.” Sadly, many advertised opportunities are scams. It’s easy to find the modern-day equivalent of Read More …
Sales is key to a successful business. Without sales, you have a hobby – not a business. This is true whether you are an established business owner, or starting your first side hustle. For many entrepreneurs, sales are difficult. They don’t want to appear pushy. Read More …
Technology has simplified life in so many ways. Thanks to their tablets and smartphones, many people now have a wealth of information at their disposal 24 hours a day, seven days week. Computers, tablets and smartphones can now be seen just about everywhere, so it’s Read More …
People with multiple hobbies recognize there are many great ways to spend one’s time. But even people with plenty of ways to pass their time may find themselves wasting time each day, a phenomenon that seems to be growing. In its 2014 “Wasting Time at Read More …
In an effort to speed up processing, Intel, Qualcom, and other CPU manufacturers designed their processors to make processing faster. Unfortunately this speed, which meant taking some steps that made sense in the design stage, has now proven to leave security weaknesses. The Meltdown and Read More …
Businesses large and small can benefit from drafting business plans before beginning operations. A business plan is a description of a business’ projected future, and this document will spell out exactly what a business owner plans to do and how he or she will put Read More …
Many working professionals aspire to be as productive as possible. In working environments where employees are forced to wear many hats, efficiency can help workers meet their deadlines and get tasks accomplished. Organization can help professionals keep track of their work assignments and stay on Read More …
The idiom “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today” has been credited to many people, including Thomas Jefferson, Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde. Regardless of who first uttered the phrase, it still rings true. Many people are guilty of procrastinating, which can Read More …
WARNING!!! DANGER!!! If see any pop-ups on your computer similar to the ones illustrated here, whatever you do… DO NOT CALL THAT PHONE NUMBER!!! They may claim that they are from Microsoft or Windows but they aren’t. These are very prevalent malware scams designed to Read More …
“Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats.” –Og Mandino Selling is tough. Its super tough regardless of what people tell you. Everyone is a sales man. Friends are selling Read More …
The Health First Foundation recently awarded 41 Health First nurses with scholarships to help them continue their educational endeavors. At a luncheon held at Suntree Country Club on Friday, June 17, scholarship certificates were presented and many of the recipients met members of the Health Read More …
In 2015, analysts with the Government Accountability Office found that the average American between the ages of 55 and 64 had accrued roughly $104,000 in retirement savings, a shockingly low figure that would make it very difficult for men and women nearing retirement to maintain Read More …
A recent article emerged from “Massage & Bodywork” magazine featuring Jody Stork as a pioneer in the massage therapy field. Karrie Osborn is senior editor at Associated Bodywork and credits Jody Stork in their most recent article, “An Invitation into the Clubhouse.” The magazine notes Read More …
Graduation is an exciting time in the lives of students. After years in the classroom preparing for life after school, graduation marks a time when students are finally ready to enter the “real world” and land their first professional job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Read More …
With all the stories about government agencies and large corporations getting hacked, it’s easy to understand why there are concerns with ‘cloud-based’ backup services. If these big guys can’t stop the hackers, how safe is your data in the hands of a small commercial Read More …
Congratulations to our December Spotlight Business of the Month, Simple Media Productions! Simple Media Productions is a new member to the Melbourne Regional Chamber and specialize in video production, non-profit vision films, marketing consultants, and wedding videography. “Helping people find a voice for their vision Read More …
Technology is First of Its Kind in Brevard County ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – The 2015 Health First Foundation’s Grape Escape event recently raised more than $400,000 to benefit Brevard County’s first Hybrid Operating Room Suite, which will be located at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center. Read More …