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  • Why you should have started using video content yesterday!
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    Why you should have started using video content yesterday!

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    The standards and nuances of content marketing have changed a lot in recent years. If you’re not using video marketing as part of your promotional arsenal, then you’ve got a lot of catching up to do! Aside from the fact that all of your major competitors are probably already using video marketing, this is one of the most versatile and profitable marketing tools being leveraged today. If you’re still on the fence, here are some points that may win you over.

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    Do you really understand search engine optimization or are you lacking vital knowledge?

    Today almost all businesses – around 95 percent of them to be exact – rely on the internet. Over the past 15 years or so, the internet has slowly but surely woven its way into the very fabric of the business industry, becoming an integral part of it. So if you’re running your own business – or are about to launch it – you need to understand how the internet can help you to make a success of your venture.

    There are, of course, various ways that the internet can make launching and running a business easier. However, of all the ways that the internet can make running your business easier, there is one that is the most understood – search engine optimization. Business owners know that it’s a crucial part of content marketing that helps to grow their visibility in organic search engine results. However, what a lot of business owners don’t know is how to use SEO effectively.

    With that in mind, below is a guide to the vital knowledge that all business owners should have of SEO. Whether you’re planning on doing your own SEO or want to hire a specialist like Octiv Digital to do it for you, it’s still a good idea to understand how SEO works, to ensure that your website is properly optimized for SEO. (more…)

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    The top advantages of running an online business

    One of the benefits of the modern world is the power the internet affords to entrepreneurs in the free economy. If you want to start a business based on an idea you’ve always dreamed of turning into reality, you can. The possibilities for your new enterprise are endless and you can build them into a solid foundation from your very own home. Maybe you’re still skeptical over just how successful a business can be if it’s not based in a concrete building. Is the internet really enough to sustain a company of either one or, sometimes, many people?

    Yes. Not only is it ‘enough’ to sustain a company through the internet, but it can advantageous if you’ve got a startup that you want to build into something foundational and successful. Whether you’re starting something as simple as a blog, a business which offers some form of freelance service, or some self-manufactured dream product, it can all be done through cyberspace.  (more…)

  • Feeling blue about your job prospects? Don't forget this market
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    Feeling blue about your job prospects? Don’t forget this market

    Job seekers need to understand something important: the global energy mix is about to change. We’re going to be moving away from a world of coal and oil, and into one of wind and photovoltaics. It’s not going to happen because of “climate change” or some government program – it’s going to happen as a simple consequence of economics.

    For years the prices of these technologies have been falling exponentially. And so far, the evidence is that they are going to continue to fall. Once this happens, millions of people will make the switch to renewable energy, thanks to lower prices, and millions of new jobs will be created.

    In fact, the process is already underway. Here are some green job opportunities available to job seekers looking for work right now.  (more…)

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    Simple tips for simple sourcing

    No matter what kind of niche your business is tied to, one of the things that is going to be essential to your success is knowing how to source and buy products effectively. You may have a solid business plan in place and some truly innovative ideas floating around, but if you don’t deal with the right manufacturers, designers, and importers, your company is inevitably going to run into problems. Here are some of my best sourcing tips for first-time business owners. 
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  • Dealing with a lot of employees? Here's how to keep create a productive and happier work environment
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    Dealing with a lot of employees? Here’s how to keep create a productive and happier work environment

    It has long been shown that the happier and more content employees are, the more they will invest in their work. If they enjoy coming to work, then will enjoy doing their work. That will make the work environment a better place. But ultimately, it will make profits better too. Employees that are disgruntled or unhappy are just going to do the minimum when it comes to work. So it makes lots of sense to keep your employees happy. You can do some extravagant and big things, as well as smaller things. Just make sure that you are doing something and it will make a big difference. So what can you do to help keep your employees happy? Here are some ideas.  (more…)

  • Rock your blogging career with these tips
    Blogging, Business, blogging & Money, Career

    Rock your blogging career with these tips

    So, you’ve decided you want a career as a blogger? Well, congratulations on taking a bold step into the future. Deciding to work as a freelancer is something that takes a lot of courage and determination. There are a lot of financial headaches that are common for freelancers, and you need to try to get around these. That’s why you need some advice on how to kick-start your career as a blogging maestro. So, without further ado, follow the advice I’m giving you below to secure the best blogging career you can. (more…)

  • These are the most valuable career skills: are you ready?
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    These are the most valuable career skills: are you ready?

    Things never seem to hold still in the job market for long. Job roles evolve, working practices change and new opportunities become available. In amongst all this, you somehow have to carve out a niche for yourself. But how? It all comes down to the skills that you have and how valuable they are right now.Things never seem to hold still in the job market for long. Job roles evolve, working practices change and new opportunities become available. In amongst all this, you somehow have to carve out a niche for yourself.

    Here we’re going to investigate some of today’s most valuable career skills. These are the skills that really are going to land you a big income. (more…)

  • The best Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals for digital nomads, creative online entrepreneurs, travelers & bloggers
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    The best Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals for digital nomads, creative online entrepreneurs, travelers & bloggers

    Hello hello! US-based or not, the next couple of weeks it’s all about Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday and Cyber Monday, because there are AWESOME deals out there! Time to work on your self-development, business investments and must buys! I’ve collected the best deals for creative online entrepreneurs and bloggers. So even if you don’t live in the U.S., you’ll have a good chance of scoring a good deal online if you know where to look. And I must confess, I already bought more than planned, and Black Friday is not even here!! But the deals are!  (more…)

  • Working as a freelancer: the good, the bad and the fantastic
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    Working as a freelancer: the good, the bad and the fantastic

    When you work as a freelancer, there  are many benefits. You can set your own schedule and work pretty much anywhere in the world. All you need is your laptop and an internet connection, and you’re set. You can work the hours that you want, so it makes it a really flexible career. It is a good choice for people that need to work unconventional hours if they have children, for example. It isn’t all great, though. So if you are thinking of becoming a freelancer, there are many things to consider. Here are some of the problems that can arise and how you could deal with them.

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  • Want to start your first business? Simple cutbacks to make to ensure you have enough funds
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    Want to start your first business? Simple cutbacks to make to ensure you have enough funds

    Starting your own business doesn’t come cheap. There is so much you need to pay for to get started. And even if you do manage to get some funding, it can still be a challenging time. Especially if you have to still pay for the running costs of a home. Therefore, here are some simple cutbacks to make to ensure you have enough funds to tide you over and make your business a success. (more…)