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Going Virtual – How to Have a Garage Sale During a Pandemic
Garage sales are a great way to earn extra money and find deals. Here are 5 tips to have a successful garage sale during the pandemic.
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The Relationship Between Customer Support and Customer Success
Photography by: Michael Drahms For any business, supporting your customer is the single most important, highest priority item imaginable post-product launch. Bringing your customer to success requires dedication, expertise and compassion. Customer support is a lifestyle choice Many customers will agree; not all “customer support” initiatives are created equal. Customers Read more…
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Estate Sales Take On An Important Role In The Life Of A Home
Estate sales are so special because they represent a complete home including history, taste and character. The combination of materials, collectibles and furnishings makes each sale a unique shopping experience. Some folks liquidate their estate because they’re downsizing or moving. Some sales happen after a family member has passed on. Read more…
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Rural Business – Out Here, It’s Just Different
Written by: Andrew Mitchell Photography by: Kinkaid Photo Art When it comes to running a successful rural business, out here… it’s just different. Technology has widened the gap There is no question that technology has widened the gap between urban and rural communities, both culturally and economically. Technology that disrupts Read more…
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The Time For Change – How To Buy & Sell In The 2020’s
We live in a world where change is inevitable. How to buy and sell in the 2020’s will change, too. It’s time to embrace this change and accept that some things are just inappropriate for buying and selling on an online marketplace. Some things are hurtful to others. Some things Read more…
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Can We Eliminate Ageism?
The specter of ageism is everywhere. Technology has widened the gap between young and old. As a result, ageism has become more widespread than ever before. A recent survey found that 48% of seniors used video calls for the first time this year, to stay in touch with friends and Read more…
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5 Tips To Stay Optimistic In Difficult Times
Hard times produce stress that distracts us from family and business. We’ve put together a short list of 5 tips to stay optimistic every day.
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Building Trust With Your Customer & Closing the Deal
Building trust with your customer is critical to closing deals. Exhibit A: The used car salesperson Let’s say you’re shopping for a car. You’d love to buy new, but your budget demands that you get yourself into a nice used vehicle. Dealership A: You find a car that you like, Read more…
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Garage Sales in the Age of Privacy
Privacy is a top concern for most of us. How can we protect ourselves from scams, fraud and identity theft? When we want to promote our garage sales online, how can we protect ourselves? Top 5 tips to protect your privacy online during your garage sale #1 – Hide your Read more…
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Can garage sales help local business?
tldr; Local businesses are under constant threat by big box retailers like WalMart and online giants like Amazon. Mega corporations suck the life out of local communities with the promise of cheap products and free shipping. But everything has a cost. And the cost for those cheaper products and free Read more…