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1. Time to Reassess Your 2019 Strategies and Realign It With Your 2020 Goals

   Explore business2community.com 16 hours, 53 min ago Stand Out Marketing

   

   Some content marketing tactics that have become irrelevant over the course of last year. However, there are some whose impact remain the same and may have even gained more. This article from Business 2 Community has some interesting ones that we thought we would share here.

   In it, Sarah Bedford shares:

   Reusing isn’t just a recycling tactic. When you create content that thrives on your website, repurpose that post across your other platforms–like social media and YouTube. By giving that content a new form, a new life, your audience is getting the information in a variety of formats ...

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2. Giving Women A Fair Chance to Earn a Seat at the Boardroom Table Can Increase Creativity and Innovation

   Explore MIT Sloan Management Review 17 hours, 25 min ago

   

   Here's a thought-provoking study from the Management Review Journal of MIT Sloan. It's titled Improving recruitment on corporate boards can boost innovation and creativity.

   It makes some really interesting points. This one's particularly intriguing:

   It can be challenging for boards to take the first step toward increasing gender diversity, but early investments in recruiting women directors can have positive feedback effects. Efforts to increase gender diversity can promote boards’ capacity for supporting innovation and creativity in the long term.

   It's a compelling read that you can check out fully at the link below...

    

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3. How to Avoid Stress While Scaling Your Business

   Explore forbes.com 17 hours, 47 min ago Scalable

   

   As a company grows, leaders often face a point in time when turnover begins to increase, tension grows, and things feel unstable. I refer to this as the “wobble phase,” where a startup is growing into its own and transforming into a more mature operation. The “early days” are over, and it’s time to transition to the next phase.

    

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4. Carly Findlay is Out To Change How We See Disability

   Explore SBS TV Jan 26 2020 Lisa Cox

   Appearance activist Carly Findlay wants to change how Australians think about disability. Her ongoing work in the advocacy space has now been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia.

    

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5. Get Your Website Optimized to Generate Leads Like a Boss

   Explore business2community.com Jan 26 2020 Leads Magazine

   

   This piece called How to Turn Your Website into a Lead-Generating Powerhouse has some powerful suggestions that we just couldn't pass up. It's by Justin Herring.

   In it, he shares a lot of great points. This one's probably the most eye-opening:

   A lot of small business websites have only one call to action. It’s usually on the home page, but a lot of times it’s hidden deep in the website’s structure. It may be out of sight at the bottom of the page, overly complicated, or unclear. If that’s the case with your ...

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6. The Hidden Costs of Parents Helping Their Kids Out With Milestone Purchases

   Explore Money Magazine Jan 26 2020 Money Matters

   

   There are some hidden factors to consider in having parents help their kids with big purchases. This article shares some great perspectives on this. It's called The real cost of getting your house deposit from the Bank of Mum and Dad.

   In it, financial adviser Chris Carlin shares:

   Most of my examples of using the Bank of Mum and Dad have been quite negative, not so much from a financial perspective but from an emotional and relationship experience. Upon getting the arrangement set up, there is quite a lot of 'pressure', whether perceived or actual, from the parents to ...

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7. What Your Practice Must Consider in Planning for 2020

   Explore Business Software & Solutions Jan 26 2020 Bottom Line Magazine

   

   We couldn't just let this fascinating piece pass us by without sharing it with you first. It's called How to plan for practice success in 2020 and it's got some really important points that it wants to get across.

   Here is a thought-provoking one:

   Do you know which of your clients are driving the most profit to your practice?

   Chances are there are a few high performers, but there’ll be at least as many dragging you down.

   So start building a personal naughty list populated with the names of clients that are hindering your success, either ...

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8. Understanding the The State of Flow

   Explore Livemint Jan 25 2020 Resistance Magazine

   

   Thought we'd share this fascinating piece from Livemint. It's called The trick to peak performance is finding your elusive state of flow.

   There's some really interesting ideas here. This one's particularly exciting:

   Our choice of work matters. It has to be worthy of our all. It is easier to be intensely focused when you care about what you are doing, and about doing it well.

   It helps if your work is just a bit more challenging than anything you have done before. If it exceeds the capabilities you have by just a bit, you will develop ...

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9. The Importance of the Intrapreneur In a Disruptor's World

   Explore Financial Times Jan 25 2020 Intrapreneur Magazine

   

   Intrapreneurs will soon become a common trait that companies hire for. This is, at least, what this article from Financial Times is suggesting.

   It's a fascinating point that's worth taking a look at. Here's a particularly thought-provoking idea that we gleaned from it:

   There are now five generations in the workforce, the latest being Gen Z (born after the late 1990s). This range of age and experience offers an unparalleled scope for creativity and imaginative thinking, but companies first need to create an environment that fosters collaboration — as well as giving staff the tools to put great ...

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10. How a Laundromat and Restaurant Combo Can be a Beacon of Hope for Literacy

    Explore forbes.com Jan 25 2020 Soulful Business Magazine

    

    Found this fascinating article in Forbes and thought that it's such a good read. We just had to share it with you. It's called With A Bit Of Work Any Business Can Become A Social Enterprise.

    In it, David Thorpe shares about Melba's in Louisiana - a laundromat and restaurant combo that has promoting literacy baked into its DNA. Here's the subtle way that they're making a positive impact:

    To further celebrate literacy, the Wolfe’s regularly host authors in the shop who do readings or talk about their books, many dealing with local stories and ...

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11. Naturapath Recommended Remedies to Painful Arthritis

    Explore Power of Positivity Jan 25 2020 Health Wisdom Magazine

    

    This really thought-provoking article from the Power of Positivity is something that we just couldn't help but share. It's called Naturopaths Reveal 15 Remedies to Treat Arthritis Pain.

    It suggests some fascinating ideas. This one's probably one of the more fascinating ones:

    Do you enjoy painting or gardening? Perhaps you like to write. Stress directly links back to the inflammation and pain of arthritis. Whether you have financial or personal concerns that stress you, finding a creative outlet is an excellent natural remedy to alleviating arthritic pain.

    To learn about the rest, give the full article a ...

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12. Psychology-Backed Social Media Marketing Tactics That Really Work

    Explore Sumo: The #1 FREE email capture tool Jan 24 2020 Stand Out Marketing

    

    Understanding human psychology can pay dividends in social media marketing. This piece from Sumo demonstrates this very well.

    It shares with us some psychology-backed moves we should make in our social media tactics. This one totally makes sense:

    If you’re determined for more engagement, it’s time to stop hiding behind the camera.

    No, we’re not suggesting that every post turns into a selfie, but we are saying you need to cut the coyness. 

    Your audience wants to see the real people behind your brand. They want to connect with who they’re buying from.

    This piece is ...

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13. Tech Related Tasks To Outsource So You Can Focus on Scaling

    Explore The Web Writer Spotlight Jan 24 2020 Scalable

    

    Came across this piece from The Web Writer Spotlight and immediately thought that we would share it. The article is titled Eight Tech Tasks Your Business Should Outsource.

    It shares some really interesting insights. Here's one that we thought was fascinating:

    Outsourcing technology-related work is a way to get deep expertise in software development and testing without hiring employees long-term. You receive assistance on your terms, when you need it, without paying for extra hours.

    With outsourcing, business owners do know what skills they pay for. If you need an app developer for six months, you can hire a ...

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14. This Turmeric Tonic Can Help You Enhance Your Thyroid Health

    Explore mindbodygreen.com Jan 23 2020 Thyroid Health

    

    Came across this fascinating piece from Mind Body Green and thought immediately that we should share it with you. It's titled The Hormone-Balancing Turmeric Tonic This Thyroid Expert Swears By and there's a lot to unpack from it.

    In it, Thyroid Yoga founder, Fern Olivia shares her favourite anti-inflammatory beverage. Here's what she has to say about it:

    This tonic has been inspired by centuries-old ayurvedic wisdom. It boasts homemade hemp milk, a hint of raw honey, freshly juiced carrots, ginger, turmeric, and adaptogenic ingredients such as maca, ashwagandha, shilajit, reishi, and chaga—plus powerful digestion-balancing herbs ...

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15. How to Be Financially Responsible

    Explore Stock Market Jan 23 2020 Money Matters

    

    Thought this interesting article would make a good read. It's called Tips for Financial Responsibility.

    It shares some tips that make a lot of sense. Here's one of them:

    When you build your budget, prioritize two things: First, your immediate needs. This may sound selfish, but the truth is that you’re no good to anyone if you go hungry, leave an infected tooth untreated or let your car get repossessed. Keep yourself functional and available and spend the money necessary to meet those needs. (This includes your retirement contributions, otherwise you’ll become someone else’s problem ...

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