Focus from the Get-go
So now that you know how to address your distractions as they happen, let’s talk about how to start your day off focused from the get-go! There are a bunch of little tips and tricks I use to ensure that I start my day off right, and continue to stay focused on my most...
5 Marketing Secrets from Big Retailers You Can Use to Boost Your Sales this December
Guest Post by Angelique Rewers According to industry experts, this holiday season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history. Thanks to the still-uncertain economy, budget-conscious consumers, and the fact that shoppers today are savvier than...
Focus: Dealing with Distractions
Every time you stop for a distraction, it takes you 8 to 20 minutes to refocus and get back to where you were before you got distracted. Every time. Distractions are a common problem in most workplaces, and are an especially pesky problem for freelancers,...
Reinforce Your Brand with Excellence
Guest Post – Mónica M. Arias Much has been said about improving customer service over the past few decades. Given the trend toward globalization (especially due to the Internet) and world economic turmoil, one could easily assume customer service is no longer an...
Black FRIDAY—No More
Black Friday is thought to be coined as such because all stores operate in debt (or “in the red”) the entire year, finally producing a profit (“in the black”) after this fateful mega-shopping day after Thanksgiving. As such, Black Friday is routinely the busiest...
Boost Your Brand: Find Your (Great) Mentor
Do you have a mentor? Did you know a mentor can help you build your brand? How? We’ve told you You Are Your Brand more than once here on The Branding Spot. A mentor is just one great way to be the best YOU you can be, and to see success in your work and in your...