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Men and women running their own ventures might prioritize hard work over their own well-being. Yet it is possible to knock out goals and nurture a business while simultaneously improving health and...
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In this episode of the Centric Biz and Tech Talks podcast, we talk about the importance of “innovation culture” and the benefits it brings. Innovation is one of the top buzz words of our time. While...
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Hmm … how to choose the best WordPress plugins? Security, SEO, site performance, functionality and usability are key concerns of every website owner, designer and developer. Fortunately, WordPress...
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Hey, howdy, hi, and welcome! My name is Allie Nimmons. I’m a WordPress and WordCamp enthusiast. I own a small WordPress maintenance business and work for a WordPress plugin company. I also speak at...
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Now is the perfect time to update your social media profiles. When your customers are researching your local venture, they’re looking for engaging, organized and up-to-date information. They want to...
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6 best practices for managing your email list
Email marketing is the third-most influential source of information for B2B brands and is often considered just as valuable (if not more) for B2C marketers. Email marketing has been around for a few...
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Do you ever sit down to write your email newsletter and wonder what the heck to say? To keep your audience’s attention, you need to be useful — whether that means providing information, making people...
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10 key startup roles for your new venture
Every upstart business grapples with its own unique requirements, standards and strategies. But, no matter what type of business you are starting, you should have some key startup roles in place from...
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The importance of female mentorship in the tech industry
This article was originally published on Feb. 4, 2019, and was updated on March 3, 2020. Taking the leap into a new tech-based career can be simultaneously exhilarating and intimidating, whether...
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In this fourth part of our Technology Assessment Framework IT Infrastructure series, we look at the six key areas to consider when assessing your application architecture’s health. Part four in a...
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A quick-start guide to writing a business plan for the first time
You’ve decided to start a new business. This is a time of great excitement — and when you really need to get your ducks in a row in order to have the best chance for success. Enter your startup...
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This post was originally published on July 31, 2018, and was updated on March 4, 2020. Many entrepreneurs might find themselves getting comfortable after their website has been created, with the...
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