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Tips for Keeping the Peace When Working with Family
By business.com editorial staff | March 25, 2020

Working with family common, but there's much to consider before making this arrangement.

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Fight Coronavirus Procrastination: How to Boost Your Productivity Working From Home
By Daglar Cizmeci | March 19, 2020

In the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, many companies are forced to work from home, which can encourage procrastination. Let's explore a few tips to maintain productivity and focus at home.

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7 Tips for Managing Your Newly Remote Team
By Tony Sherba | March 18, 2020

If your team is now working remotely, it might seem strange and unfamiliar. These seven tips can help you facilitate a happy and productive remote working environment.

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Working Remotely Thanks to COVID-19? How to Make the Best of It
By Deborah Sweeney | March 17, 2020

Are you and your team working remotely during the coronavirus outbreak? Here's how you can stay focused and on task, while helping your team to do the same.

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The Best Time of the Year to Take Vacation
By business.com editorial staff | March 12, 2020

Don't waste your time off; just make the most of it without leaving a disaster at work.

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To Infinity and Beyond: Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking
By business.com editorial staff | March 04, 2020

Positive thinking can make you a better problem-solver.

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Why a Quarter-Life Crisis Might Be the Best Thing to Happen to Your Career
By Ashley Morris | February 05, 2020

Many people experience a "quarter-life crisis." Luckily, it can be motivation to make a positive switch to reinvigorate your career.

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Supporting Parents in Your Company
By Henry Goldbeck | October 30, 2019

Here are seven budget-friendly ways you can create a parent-friendly workplace.

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3 Things to Consider When Designing an Office Space to Support Innovation
By Craig Storey | October 25, 2019

Learn how to create an office space that supports employees and inspires innovation.

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Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Maintain Work-Life Balance
By Vartika Kashyap | September 30, 2019

Here are eight things you can do to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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Is Shared Office Space Right for Your Small Business?
By Ben Mizes | September 24, 2019

Before choosing the layout of your office, consider these pros and cons.

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Here's Why Your Employees Are Ignoring Your Emails
By Michael DesRochers | August 21, 2019

Avoid these seven mistakes if you want employees to read your emails.

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The Skills You Need to Be a Successful Remote Employee
By Chris Christoff | August 14, 2019

If you want to be a remote worker, these are the skills you need to have.

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How To Raise Your Kids While Leading A Corporation
By Guy Sheetrit | August 13, 2019

Being a good parent isn't always as easy as being a good boss.

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6 Non-Negotiable Qualities of a Marketing Team Leader
By Allan Dib | August 11, 2019

Good leadership can mean the difference between a happy team and an unproductive, miserable team.

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How to Take a Vacation as a Small Business Owner
By Laura Spawn | August 09, 2019

These seven tips will help business owners prepare to take some much-needed time off.

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Pro Tips for Working From Home
By Moazzam Kamran | August 07, 2019

A five-point guide to how you need can build multiple income streams working from home.

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10 Books You Need To Boost Your Freelance Writing Career
By Chris Christoff | August 04, 2019

These books can help you get started as a freelancer.

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How to Ask for a Raise at Work and Get It
By Biron Clark | August 02, 2019

Most workers never even ask their boss for a raise.

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6 Ways Job Seekers Impress Employers
By Biron Clark | July 24, 2019

Making a great first impression is critical for job seekers. Here is how to make your mark

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4 Things to Know Before Becoming a Freelance Writer
By Chris Christoff | July 23, 2019

Before ditching your job to become a freelance writer, here is what you should know.

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Work-Life Balance: How to Set Manageable Boundaries
By Angela Koch | July 17, 2019

Here's what you need to know to achieve the work-life balance that works best for you.

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How Paternity Leave Can Narrow the Gender Pay Gap
By Siri Hedreen | July 16, 2019

The "motherhood penalty" may be inevitable, but fathers can share some of the burden.

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6 Ways to Master the Art of Difficult Conversations
By Melissa Zehner | July 05, 2019

Quality leaders must be able to navigate difficult conversations.

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3 Ways to Manage Stress When Self-Care Stops Working
By Sue Hawkes | July 01, 2019

These three time-management strategies can help business leaders eliminate stress.

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Why Professional Growth Is Critical to a Successful Career: Talking Shop
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2019

Performance expert Bill Eckstrom discusses professional growth and how to attain it.

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8 Traits You Need to Become a Successful Freelancer
By Syed Balkhi | June 17, 2019

Learn what it takes to succeed as a freelancer.

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4 Ways to Motivate Your Employees in 2019
By Tabitha Naylor | June 12, 2019

Employee happiness could be the key to your company's success.