Selling: The Skill Everyone Needs


Whether you are interviewing for a job or are an established CEO, the ability to sell is critical to every career and beyond. “Selling is a life skill,” said Jason Patel, the founder of Transizion, a college prep company focused on closing the opportunity divide in America. Not only does his work require making sales […]

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How will Ireland’s economy fare in the new year?


New predictions from the EY-DKM Economic Advisory point to a largely positive year ahead for the Irish economy. Following a relatively strong 2018, many organisations may be wondering what is in store for the Irish economy in the next calendar year. According to the EY-DKM Economic Advisory, despite growing unease around Brexit and global economic […]

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10 Best Photo Editing Apps for Business


Maintaining a strong social media presence is crucial in today’s digital world. However, posting just anything on your accounts is not enough. Take Instagram, for example: running a profile filled with low-quality photos will aesthetically displease your consumers and could even hurt your credibility as a brand. On the other hand, posting professional-looking photos to […]

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Almost half of enterprise cloud databases are left unencrypted


Cloud security is becoming increasingly important to enterprises, but a new report shows many firms are still slacking. As more and more enterprises migrate to cloud, be that hybrid or otherwise, there are obligations on the part of the customer and the provider to share responsibility. Providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud […]

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When Should You Outsource Your Business’s Social Media?


Having an effective social media strategy can take your business to the next level. It helps legitimize your business, reach potential customers and promote your brand. While every business should be on at least one social media platform, social media can sometimes be overwhelming. It can be hard to keep up with the never-ending updates […]

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A beginner’s guide to mastering a local social presence


Today more than ever, a brand’s social presence is critical, no matter the size of the business. On one end of the spectrum, small local retailers need to drive traffic to their shops. On the other end of the spectrum, franchise and enterprise businesses with multiple locations need to master a local social presence to […]

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What Is Team Building, and Ways to Achieve It


Employees are a business’s most valuable asset. As a business owner, you should recognize their importance and find ways to connect with your team — and help them connect with each other. Team building is a great way to achieve this. We interviewed experts on why team building is so important and ways you can […]

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Going into Business with Friends


Starting a business is always a challenge. But what about starting one with a friend? You’ve heard it before: Don’t mix business with pleasure. This could certainly be the case if you dabble with the idea of going into business with a friend. If you’re not careful, the relationship can turn sour very quickly and […]

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