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Feeling A Bit Uneven This Summer? Your Air Conditioner Might Be To Blame - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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With summer in full swing, people around the US have turned their heaters to cool. What they might find instead is that the air conditioning in Winnipeg isn’t doing as good a job keeping them cooler in the heat compared to the how well the heating system did to keep them tepid in the winter. 

If you are noticing that there is a considerable temperature variation from one room to the next, replacing your air conditioner with a newer model is not always the best solution. Since air conditioners work only as well as the ducts that supply them, you might have a duct issue and not an air conditioning one.

Installing a ductless air conditioner might be the best solution to your cooling problem. Ductless systems offer you versatility, and they help to keep you more even keel throughout your entire home. Depending on what your needs are, a ductless system might be the perfect cure-all.

Not replacing, just enhancing

If you have an air conditioning system in place, but it isn’t reaching certain places, it might not make sense to upgrade your unit. There are times when the design of a home will make some areas unreachable. 

If you have rooms that are off-set or attic spaces that can’t be reached by your existing HVAC system, then a ductless system can work to enhance your energy efficiency instead of being a full-on replacement. The places that might benefit most from the addition of a ductless system are:

  • Enclosed porches or sunrooms
  • Finished basements or attic spaces
  • Rooms that are rarely occupied
  • Additions to your existing house
  • Rooms that are set apart
  • In-law suites

The advantages of a ductless system are that they can heat and cool a space without having to be vented to the outdoors and they require no ductwork. They heat and cool right at the source, so the results are immediate and directed. 

Since you can control the temperature directly, it is easy to maintain a specific temperature. Another advantage to a ductless system is that when you leave a room, all you have to do is shut the system down and shut the door; this allows you to avoid wasting energy and money because you will not be heating and be cooling spaces that are unoccupied. 

When to replace your system

If you are in a dwelling where the heating and cooling just isn’t working, and you are paying high energy costs, then it might behoove you to consider setting up zoned ductless heating and cooling units to the areas of your home that you use most often. 

It is possible to completely replace your existing system without having to remove any ducts or take down any walls. Ductless units can be installed anywhere with ease. If you have the units installed for zoned heating and cooling, you can turn them on only when and where you need them; this can end up saving you a whole lot monthly since your system will not be wasting any energy on rooms that don’t need it.

What are the advantages of switching to a ductless system?

Ductless systems are ideal because they create a more consistent and controlled environment in your home. They are also an excellent option because they:

  • Are energy efficient
  • Can be installed without significant renovation
  • Can be used in small spaces and are super compact
  • Can be used to set up zones throughout your home to save on energy costs
  • Have greater versatility to meet the day to day demands of your home’s heating and cooling
  • Require very little energy
  • Are relatively quiet
  • Have a lower carbon footprint than traditional heating and cooling units

Another advantage is that, since air doesn’t have to run through ductwork where dust and debris can get trapped, they improve air quality

If you have spots in your house that are always uncomfortable or you have a home where rooms are unused, a ductless system is a perfect option for you. You don’t have to completely replace your existing system because a ductless one can work alongside your HVAC system to enhance its efficiency. If you want, you can replace what you already have with a ductless unit without ripping out walls or renovating. Consider how a ductless system might help to even you out this summer.  


Top Degrees to Help Entrepreneurs Succeed - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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If you’re getting ready to launch a business this year or want to grow your current venture significantly, it’s important not to jump the gun. While it’s incredibly exciting to build businesses and to work to make your career and financial dreams come true, getting the success you’re after isn’t a given. 

These days, while there are fewer barriers to entrepreneurial entry than there used to be, for most industries, this means there is more competition to go up against. You must be strategic and find ways to make your venture stand out for the right reasons. You also need to be careful with cash flow, understand your customers properly, design effective processes, lead a team well, be able to communicate and negotiate, understand and utilize technology and more. 

To do this, it’s necessary to build up your skill set and your knowledge of and experience in operations. A good way to make this happen is via a degree. There are many different areas you can study to help you enjoy entrepreneurial success. Read on for a sample of them to consider today.

Business

Obviously, one of the most popular choices has to be a business degree. These cover a wide variety of topics and will help you learn about different areas required to successfully run a venture, no matter the industry. 

Some of the topics you’ll learn about include marketing (offline and online), sales, accounting, finance, economics, technology, big data, leadership, organizational management, communication, psychology, international markets, human resources and administration. In addition, you’re likely to benefit from the various practical placements and internships which can be arranged as part of the program.

Engineering

Engineering is another field that makes a good basis for entrepreneurs because of the skills learned. In particular, when you learn engineering at a university you will practice analyzing large amounts of information and synthesizing the most important details. You’ll also become proficient at identifying potential problems and working out causes of inefficiencies. 

Engineers also learn to create and test prototypes, evaluate the current and future needs of projects, design solutions to suit particular customers and situations and evaluate the results of tests. These are all invaluable traits to have when you run a business.

Economics

When you’re running an organization, one of the most important things you need to be able to track and manage is cash flow. Unfortunately, thousands of businesses close down or have to be sold each year because owners run out of money. To ensure you don’t end up in this situation, considering studying an economics degree. 

This area of focus will teach you about the banking sector, both at micro and macro levels, and it will help you understand the ins and outs of investing as well as how changes in international markets can have a huge impact on businesses. 

Economics degrees also hone-in on Big Data, which is incredibly important in this tech- and information-driven world. You’ll learn how to analyze and utilize data sets to know your customers and business and to make better decisions more quickly.

Psychology

When it comes to generating as much interest as possible from potential customers, as well as investors, lenders, partners, journalists and employees, understanding psychology is beneficial. If you study this field at university, then, you’ll be well equipped to know how to connect with people best and to make more sales. You’ll understand what motivates people and how to get across information in an appealing way.

Completing a psychology degree will also mean you have the skills to lead and manage a team. You’ll know what signs to watch for (good and bad) when evaluating potential employees for a role, and you’ll learn how different personalities connect, clash, learn and work together. Discovering how the brain works will also mean you’ll be able to know what people need and want, based on their body language, words, actions, tone and more.

Studying psychology is a plus when you need to decide which products and services to sell or design for your business, depending on the market segments you plan to target. You can use your knowledge to provide better customer service to clients, too.

How you sleep can impact your entrepreneurial goals - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Do you ever skimp on sleep so you can spend more hours building your business? Do you answer emails late into the night? These things are common among entrepreneurs, but they’re extremely counterproductive.

Here are some of the reasons why sleeping well is essential if you want to achieve your work goals, and a look at what you can do to improve your sleep, from switching off your smartphone to making sure your bed frame design is right for you.

How does sleep affect your work performance?

Sleeping well is something you need to take seriously if you want to succeed as an entrepreneur. While it can be tempting to spend less time sleeping so you can spend more time working, sleep deprivation affects you quickly. The less sleep you get, the more your work performance will be affected.

Research shows that a consistent lack of sleep can reduce the amount and quality of the work you can do by as much as 30 percent.

This is because sleep deprivation has a negative effect on many of the major skills you rely on to succeed as an entrepreneur, including:

  • Energy levels
  • Concentration and attention to detail
  • Decision making
  • Memory

Running your own business also relies on the ability to think creatively and innovatively. This quick thinking allows you to deal with problems and find solutions quickly. Being deprived of sleep affects your ability to do this as it negatively affects the prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that controls complex cognitive behaviour.

Another major issue for entrepreneurs is your ability to get on well with other people so you can convince them to believe in your business. This is another reason why you need enough sleep. Insufficient sleep affects your social performance as it causes mood swings and unpredictable behaviour.

How much sleep do you need?

This varies from person to person, but most adults need between seven and eight hours’ sleep a night to perform at their best during the day. However, if you have been suffering from sleep deprivation for a long time, you may need more than this due to the cumulative effect of deprivation.

Getting less than seven hours’ sleep a night has extremely negative effects on your work performance. If you get less than six hours, you’re more likely to suffer from job burnout. This is disastrous for entrepreneurs as you need to keep your enthusiasm and drive going to make your business a success.

Less than five hours can have serious impacts on your health. On average, someone who gets under five hours’ sleep a night will take between four and nine more sick days than someone who gets seven or eight hours. When you’re running your own business, you don’t get paid for time off. That’s why it’s essential to take steps to look after your health.

It’s worth mentioning that the effects of sleep deprivation tend to be worse in people who work long or irregular hours. The risk is particularly high for those who work more than 50 hours a week. As this applies to most entrepreneurs, it’s important to get your sleeping habits in order if you want to perform at your best.

How can you help yourself sleep better?

There are a number of easy steps you can take to make sure you get the amount of sleep you need:

1. Keep regular sleeping hours

Try to go to bed and get up at the same times every day. Getting your body and mind into a regular sleep routine improves the quality of your sleep. If you need an alarm to wake up, or you wake up feeling sluggish, this means you haven’t had enough sleep. You should try going to bed to alleviate this problem.

2. Get a comfortable bed

Your quality of sleep can be affected by everything from your bed frame design to the age of your mattress. It’s worth investing in a bed frame that suits your shape and size, or even a custom bed frame. And don’t forget, you should change your mattress at least every eight years.

3. Have a power nap

Many people suffer an energy slump mid-afternoon, especially if you haven’t had sufficient sleep the night before. A short power nap can give you the boost you need to keep you alert and productive for the rest of the working day. Keep this to 15 or 20 minutes, though – any longer than this can prevent you from sleeping properly at night.

4. Take some exercise

To boost your energy levels and help your body maintain its natural rhythms, it’s important to take some exercise every day. This doesn’t have to be strenuous – even a brisk walk during your lunch break will make all the difference to your mental and physical functions. Exercise will also help you sleep better at night.

5. Learn to switch off

Switch off all your electronic devices at least an hour before you go to bed. Firstly, this will stop you from thinking about work, removing the temptation to answer those late-night emails. Secondly, the light and electronic signals emitted by smartphones, tablets and laptops are very disruptive to sleep.

At the end of the day, taking care of yourself means that you’re taking care of your business.

Your Entrepreneurial Legacy with Laura Roser - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Laura Roser, the author of Your Meaning Legacy and Founder and CEO of Paragon Road, the leading company in meaning legacy planning or passing on non-financial assets joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Laura Roser discuss the following:

  1. What is legacy planning?
  2. What inspired you to start Paragon Road and provide legacy planning services?
  3. Why is it important for an entrepreneur to have a meaning legacy plan?
  4. Can you give some specific examples of how legacy planning helps business owners?
  5. What are some tips to get our listeners started with developing a great legacy?

Laura A. Roser is the leading expert in Meaning Legacy planning. She is the Founder and CEO of Paragon Road, a company that specializes in passing on non-financial assets (such as one’s values, wisdom, and beliefs).

Her work focuses on helping individuals create a legacy of excellence – from philanthropic strategies to family legacy planning to character development to the creation of creative collateral.

She is the Editor-in-Chief of Legacy Arts Magazine and has interviewed many top CEOs, HNWIs, anthropologists, spiritual leaders, philosophers, wealth managers, estate planners, family experts, psychologists, celebrities, artists, scientists, philanthropists and innovators in her quest to uncover how to craft a more meaningful life experience.

To download a free chapter of Laura’s new book Your Meaning Legacy: How to Cultivate and Pass On Non-Financial Assets, visit www.yourmeaninglegacy.com.

Websiteswww.paragonroad.comwww.yourmeaninglegacy.com

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APTelecom, 9 years of doing business in emerging markets and beyond - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Sean Bergin, Co-Founder & President at APTelecom that assists organizations commercialize new submarine cable builds in emerging markets again joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sean Bergin discuss the following:

  1. Tell us a little about what APTelecom does.
  2. What are the significant changes you have seen in your industry over the last decade
  3. From a usage perspective, what’s the next ’big thing’ on the horizon?
  4. How does APTelecom plan and adapt to benefit from these rapid changes in market dynamics?
  5. Given that the nature of your business is global and you have a small, focussed team, how do you manage to cover the globe so effectively?
  6. After 9 years, what key messages would you share with anyone looking to start a new business venture in the telecom’s sector?

Sean Bergin is based in APTelecom’s Asian headquarters in Cambodia. Bergin has been instrumental in building APTelecom into a globally recognized leader in telecom and fiber consulting, elevating from a startup business to an award-winning global organization which has generated over $195 million USD in sales for clients.

Under Bergin’s leadership, APTelecom has been named the “Sales Team of the Year” by the Global Customer Sales and Service Awards and has won multiple other accolades including: the Silver Award in the Network Products Guide’s 10th Annual 2015 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards, Bronze Winner for the Best in Biz Awards 2015 International, and the Silver Award Winner for the “2014 Fastest-Growing Company EMEA” by the Best in Biz Awards.

Bergin has also spearheaded many of APTelecom’s charitable initiatives, including its signature “State of Subsea” series, which is a 501c charity organization whose proceeds are donated to select global non-profit organizations. Bergin has significant management experience at both national and international levels at Telstra, BT and Hutchison. Bergin has also served as Director of Sales for Australia Japan Cable, an international wholesale submarine cable system linking Australia and Japan. He is highly experienced with complex, high value, deals. Bergin has covered, lived, and resided in a multitude of primary and emerging markets across Asia, the Middle East, Australia and Europe.

Along with APTelecom Co-Founder and CEO Eric Handa, Bergin has generated over half a billion dollars in sales for clients throughout his career. Bergin sits on the Border of Governors at the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC).

Website: www.aptelecom.com

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How People Who Play The Piano Have A Different Brain Structure Than Those Who Don’t - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Not everyone can be a pianist. Some people take to the piano and play it like they have been playing for years right out the gate; others can practice for years and, even with piano lessons, continue to play like a beginner. 

What science tells us is that there is a reason why some people can play the piano flawlessly while others can never fully grasp it. The brain structure of those who can play the piano like an expert is different from those who cannot.

Unlike guitar or drum players, the brain of a piano player is entirely different. Drums require very little pitch selection or chord voicing while guitar players only need to focus on six various notes, and have to be heavily centered on left-handed dexterity. 

To play the piano, you have to use many different functions and areas. It requires that two hands be playing equally and differently at the same time and, with eighty-eight different keys to consider, playing piano takes a whole lot of multitasking. 

An expert piano player can play as many as ten different notes at one time. That requires a distinct type of brain capacity and one that science is just beginning to understand.

To play the piano well, you must also overcome one of the most innate talent that humans have; the propensity to favor one hand over the other. The piano moves people and when you play, there is no such thing as ‘left-handed’ or ‘right-handed’ when you are playing the piano; you have to be ambidextrous to perform proficiently.

What creates the difference?

When you take a look at the brain structure of the average person, what you find is that the central sulcus of the brain tends to be deeper either on the left of the right side; it is this depth that determines which hand is dominant in any given person.

When you look at the brain of a pianist, what you see is that there is minimal variation in the depth of the central sulcus. Their brains are much more symmetrical than the general population.

Although they might have been born either left or right-handed, their brains have managed to discount it. Since most piano players still favor one hand when they are not playing, researchers believe that it isn’t that they were born without the differential, rather that, over time, the depth difference has been equalized. 

The brain of a person who plays piano has been able to compensate and override the propensity to be left or right-handed when they are hitting the keys of a piano.

In general, those who can play the piano have a more rounded and equal brain than those who don’t. The piano not only forces the brain to override dominance for which pianists use, but studies also suggest that the brains of pianists operate with more efficiency. 

Studies about piano and brain connectivity

Studies have shown that pianists have more connection between the various parts of their frontal lobe, which is responsible for making decisions. The frontal lobe is integral to language, problem-solving, decision making, social behavior, and spontaneity. That means that pianists can take in more information and be more creative; it also means that they are quick with decision making and think more methodically than their non-playing cohorts.

Since playing the piano requires a lot of attention from the entire brain, pianists are better able to conserve energy and allocate resources in the right way. Their brains also pump more blood than non-players, and they are better at fine motor skills. 

Although most people will have a piano lesson or two growing up, there is a difference between those who go on to master the art of playing the piano and those that do not. Maybe their differences are due to a mixture of their DNA combined with the ability for their brains to override nature and adapt but, whatever the reason, it is clear that a piano player’s mind is inherently different than the mind of someone who doesn’t play. 

So, it is a good idea to get kids involved in piano early, since it might just give them a leg up and adapt their brains to think quicker, be more spontaneous, and to communicate better than people who have never given it a try. 

How Top Minds Draw Inspiration From Unlikely Sources - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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A creative block can last hours or years. When inspiration seems just out of reach sometimes an examination of top creative minds will put you back on a successful path. Top creative minds in economics, journalism, psychology and the arts find inspiration in unlikely places. Here’s a look at some of the leading minds in our world who look for inspiration in the last place you’d think possible.

Malcolm Gladwell

Gladwell is one of the most creative and innovative journalists on the planet. He spent years as a newspaper reporter for the Washington Post before he was a staff writer for The New Yorker. Now his books such as “Outliers,” “Blink,” and “David and Goliath” are likely ones you’ve seen on bookshelves at bookstores and friend’s homes alike.

Gladwell’s podcast, “Revisionist History,” a podcast of the overlooked or misunderstood, is now in its third season. In it, Gladwell addresses people, documents, and historical events he believes deserve more attention. In turn, this has led him to a sincere love of law reviews. In episode one of season three, he says, “Here’s a profession trained to find meaning in the particular and the arcane, to make the implausible plausible, to defend the indefensible. I mean, how are those not the perfect ingredients for a good read?”

For Malcolm Gladwell, the beauty is in the details and ambiguity. Law reviews are not what many would consider a good read but Gladwell looks closer than most, and where others might find a long, dry, overly complicated examination of semicolons used in the United States Constitution, Malcolm sees the real world consequences. He dives deep. He gets technical. This is what makes a Malcolm Gladwell story so immersive. He approaches the issue from the present day but also hypothesizes what this issue could mean in the future. This example is a reminder that sometimes, inspiration doesn’t mean a change in focus, but simply a deeper search for the hidden meaning.

Joshua Ramo

Joshua Cooper Ramo is a leading mind in economic growth and technological advancement. Ramo believes inspiration can be found in the form of those who constantly deal with high stress and become resilient to it. Where most people see a financial downturn that throws economies around the world into recessions, Ramo sees a hollowed subset of professionals uniquely hardened to survive in instances such as this: hedge-fund managers. “It was at that point where I really started saying to myself, ‘Okay, something is deeply flawed in our system,'” Ramo said in an interview with The New Yorker. Not only did he recognize the flaws, but he also perceived that, perhaps, the answers society seek take the form of those who would otherwise be seen as part of the problem. This example is a reminder that the answer to problems can often be found nearby if only approached from a different angle.

Dan Ariely

Dan Ariely is a psychologist, author, and a professor at Duke University in behavioral economics. Ariely, in his TED Talk “What makes us feel good about our work?” addresses the simplistic and flawed way in which labor forces around the world are treated. People in the workforce are typically treated as though their wage is the one and only reward. It is not difficult to know this is a flawed view of what makes work fulfilling. Ariely posits: If monetary compensation were the only rewarding factor of our work what would be the point of mountain climbing? With this analogy, he delves deep into the pride people take from work. He redefines purpose of difficult tasks and success of projects that benefit only those who spend time on them. This serves as a reminder that inspiration comes from purpose and the meaning our work ultimately has.

The three examples above serve as reminders that inspiration can be found in the overlooked details, approaching a problem from a different perspective, or redefining what has value. While creative blocks are inevitable from time to time, there are a host of like-minded creatives with profound stories that can guide you back to the path of your creative endeavors.

Preserving the Planet: How to Start a Small Recycling Company - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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As many people are becoming more environmentally conscious, a recycling business could potentially be an incredibly lucrative venture. You’ll also feel a sense of pride knowing you are helping to preserve the environment. 

However, it is natural to feel a little overwhelmed if you have little or no experience in the industry. If you are an eco-friendly entrepreneur and want to help protect the planet whilst generating a profit, find out how to start a small recycling company.

Select a Recycling Niche

There are multiple avenues you can go down when launching a recycling company, which is why you need to select a specific niche. For example, you could launch a junk collection service, run a used clothing store, sell used building supplies, or you could become a scrap metal, plastic, and/or cardboard collector. The choice is yours.

Identify Market Demand

Of course, before you set your heart on a niche, you must identify if there is a market demand for the recycling service. Attempt to connect with the local community to identify their needs, and review competitors who offer similar services or products. If there is much demand and you cannot fill a gap in the market, you would be wise to select a different niche that will help your business to generate a better profit.

Consider Seasonal Demand

If you have multiple passions or ventures to juggle, a seasonal recycling business could be the perfect choice for you. For example, junk removal can be a seasonal business, as people might be more likely to move home during summer or spring clean at the start of the year. So, identify if a recycling niche is a seasonal business, as you may only need to focus your attention on the business a few months out of the year.

Organize Your Finances

Many recycling companies often do not require a considerable investment. For example, a junk removal collector might simply need a truck and affordable baling wire from Baling Wire Direct. However, you’ll also need to factor in your company’s operating costs and maintenance expenses. Learn more about your niche so you can identify your startup’s financial requirements.

Select a Business Structure

The business structure you select will ultimately determine your company’s name, liability, and tax requirements. Do your homework to learn the difference between a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, and a limited liability company (LLC).

Check for Trademarks

Your brand name will not only determine whether your business stands out from the crowd, but it could have legal repercussions if you do not research your local, national and international competitors. Always check your proposed brand name is not trademarked or in use by another company before you register it. Also, if you plan to expand your recycling services overseas in the future, you should identify if another brand has your name at your desired destination. If no competitor has your name, trademark it as soon as possible to ensure you can easily transition your business abroad.


Iconic TV Star Larry Thomas will be company SOUPMAN, No Soup for you is now SOUP FOR ALL! - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Joe Hagan, the President of The Original Soupman joins Enterprise Radio. This famous, delicious line of soups has been famous since a very special actor, Larry Thomas, said “No Soup for You” on Seinfeld.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Joe Hagan discuss the following:

  1. Tell us about the big news.
  2. Larry Thomas portrayed the Soupman on Seinfeld – for those of you who do not know. What will his role be in the company?
  3. Tell us about the soups – I know they are very famous and people love them.
  4. Where can we find The Original Soupman soups?

Joseph Hagan is the President go Gallant Brands, Inc.. Joseph is also the Managing Partner of Herkimer Stone (HS) LLC a comprehensive consulting company for start-up and early stage ventures.

Founded in 2010, HS has helped launch companies from capital raise to successful merger and/or publicly traded status. One of those ventures WealthColony Management Group (WMG), specializes in identifying alternative investment opportunities in the small cap and micro-cap markets. Through WMG Mr. Hagan had invested a significant stake (22.1%) in Soupman Inc. and subsequently represented the majority of shareholders by demanding the removal of all board members and management due to perceived gross mismanagement.

Mr. Hagan’s  commitment to force change and protect value continued from pre-petition in the Spring of 2017 all the way through the bankruptcy proceedings in the summer months which culminated in a winning bid of $6.76 M including $2M cash on September 8, 2017. As a former employee (Head of Investor Relations and Sales 2009-2011, 2016) of Soupman and consultant (2011-2015) before becoming an investor, Mr. Hagan is uniquely qualified to remove destructive management, position the company and finally deliver on the brand’s value. He plays a pivotal role in virtually all aspects of the new business.

Mr. Hagan holds a B.A. in Business and Marketing from Marist College, where he graduated in 1989.

WebsiteOriginalSoupman.com

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How to Write Papers Correctly - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Have you ever searched for a perfect formula to write your college papers correctly every time you have a new assignment, literally? Is it even possible to find an ideal approach to writing a paper, which is going to fit your regime, writing skills, and topic? Of course, it is possible.

It is more about the way you approach your papers rather than the skills and talents you have as a writer. Every student struggles with a writing assignment. That’s not a secret. But some people manage to find the approach, which allows working less and achieving more. The first way is to apply to a professional writing service and to pay for papers and essays. This option is an easy one. The second option is to find your own approach to writing, which will be effective for you specifically. How? By following the recommendations below. Though this option is harder, it is a cheaper one. In other words, it is completely free. Here, you need to spend your time to learn, rather than money to pay.

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So, which one do you prefer more? In case you’ve chosen the second one, keep reading. We have a lot of interesting information to share.

An Effective Way of Writing a Paper

What do we mean when talking about the effective way of writing a research paper at college or university? First of all, it is about finding your own approach for doing your homework assignments, based on the recommendations, which we’re going to provide later in the article. You don’t have to use all of these recommendations. Just try them all to find out which one fits your own regime and writing skills better.

It also means that you have to start early. You can’t produce a great paper if you do it one night before the deadline. Theoretically, you can do it if you are ready to forget about sleep. That’s why we recommend starting early. The earlier you start working on a paper, the better the results will be.

And now let’s have a look at those few very important recommendations you’re recommended to use in order to improve your writing skills and college grades.

Improving Your Writing Habits

The following recommendations can be applied to any assignment, no matter whether it is a research paper or a presentation speech, as well as any topic and discipline.

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  • Plan. Planning is a key, especially when talking about an educational process. Without a plan, you won’t realize how much you have to do and which period of time you have for that. As any other student, you probably have other activities and things to do except homework. So, planning allows you to see when it is better to start writing, and what you can or can’t put off in order to finish it on time;
  • Deadlines. Categorize all of your papers by the deadline. Probably, you have more than a paper to write. Usually, students get five, six, seven or even more writing assignments for the next week, month, or a couple of months. Create a list of all the assignments you’ve already got. Which of them are more urgent, and which of them are less important? Which of them will require more time than others? Create a separate table for the hardest and the most urgent assignments to start working on them first;
  • Teamwork. If you struggle with writing a paper and understand that even the Internet can’t help you, cooperate with your friends. Teamwork is a great option for big, time-consuming assignments, or very complicated ones. More people will find more solutions to a problem and produce a qualitative content faster;
  • Be focused and consistent with writing a paper. If you have a writing assignment for the next couple of days or weeks, divide it into several parts and work on each part every day. Don’t try to finish a several page paper in one sitting only to do it fast. Choose quality over quantity. Be consistent and do at least something in your paper each day, even if it is a 10-minute work process;
  • And the last but not the least, don’t neglect proofreading and editing. How disappointed will you be if the professor decreases your grades only because you haven’t revised your work and missed a lot of mistakes? Even tiny mistakes can ruin the impression of the whole paper, since an academic assignment includes not only researching and writing, but also proofreading and editing. A professor will check how focused and serious you are about editing your writing. So, read your work a couple of times before submitting it.

That’s all for our recommendations on improving your writing skills. Pick what works for you best and become more professional in writing your college papers and essays.

Know These Seven Things Before You Hire A Countertop Installation Specialist - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Traditionally, the way that countertop installations work is that you complete the following tasks:

  1. Find a contractor
  2. Choose a slab or the material that you want
  3. Get a price for installation. 

Before you decide who you want to install your countertops, it is essential to know what to look for in your kitchen installer so that you end up getting what you want.

Watch for the little extras

If you are given an estimate for a countertop on a price per foot basis, make sure that there aren’t any hidden up-charges that could sneak up on you. Sometimes the price per foot might seem like a great deal; but, once the final bill comes your way, it is anything but a “deal”. 

Look over the estimate from top to bottom to make sure that there aren’t any hidden charges. If you know what to expect, then you won’t be caught off guard by a bill that’s higher than you expected after the installation is already done and complete.

What grade of granite are you getting?

There are different “grades” of granite material. For level one granite, there are three different grades, builder or commercial, standard, and premium. If one installer is advertising a lower cost per square foot price, then it might be that they are offering a lower-grade granite. 

If you are okay with buying a lower grade, it isn’t a big deal. But, if you are comparing a low-grade to a high-grade and don’t know the difference, then it might seem like you are getting something for a great value while in reality you would be getting less and paying less.

See the actual slab

Before you say okay to a countertop slab, make sure that you view the entire thing before it is cut. Granite and stone countertops can have a considerable variation in them from one end to the other. 

If you don’t see the slab from end to end, you might not spot imperfections that will be apparent once the piece is cut and installed in your kitchen. Also, if you don’t like a part of the slab, you can cut a segment out to make sure that it isn’t used or gets used in a discrete corner of the kitchen.

The quality of the cutting equipment does matter

There are all sorts of ways that granite and stone can be cut. If you want to make sure that your counters have a finished look, the quality of the equipment the installer uses will have a significant impact on the end result of the countertops. 

Before you choose an installer, ask what type of equipment they have and how new it is. How well countertop seams fit together will define how high-end your countertops look. If the pieces are not cut well, then the seams will stand out, not fit, and may have gaps that will make your countertops look anything but professional.

Look at other kitchens they have worked on

The best way to know the quality of an installer’s work is not to go through their showroom or to have them describe the kitchens they did. If you want to make sure that the installation they have done in the past has ended with happy customers. 

Ask a potential installer for a list of referrals of previous clients. Knowing what previous customers think of the installer’s professionalism is the best way to tell if you are going to get a professional look.

Check if they have the necessary credentials

To be a granite or stone countertop fabricator, you should have the proper training. Check to see if your installer is a member of the Marble Institute of America. You might also want to check with other builder’s associations or the better business bureau to make sure that there aren’t any complaints from the installer’s customers.

Countertop installations are not as easy as they might seem. Not only do you need high quality and updated cutting equipment, but you also have to know how to place seams, where to put them, and how to measure to have professional looking countertops. Before you hire an installer, make sure that they are as good as they appear by seeing their finished work and checking their credentials. 

Build a Start-up That Gets Acquired - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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In my ten years of TV, I learned what makes the sexiness and glamour of the TV business work – Sales. It wasn’t my first thought when I joined Petry television in 1992. I always imagined that the great TV programming I watched everyday would more or less sell itself. When I joined Warner Bros. in 1995, I had to believe Friends and ER were must buys and the TV stations and networks, I called customers, would automatically buy them. And when I joined CBS in 1999, I was convinced The Late Show and Survivor were “must haves” to my customer base of advertisers, up and down Madison Avenue.

But the truth is now very clear to me – it would require the best Salesmanship to win in TV.

Over my career in the TV business, I worked with some of the very best sellers in the world: Leslie Moonves, Mel Karmzin, Lisa McCarthy, Dick Robertson, Vince Messina. These were some of the names of those people who taught me how to sell. Selling, at the end of the day, is how the business gets done.

It’s also the key to how to build and sell a start- up. Period.

I’ve now built and sold two companies: BBE to Specific Media in 2010 and Torrential to ITN in 2017. In both instances, it was my raw ability to sell that drove the success of the business and the sale of the company. It is simply the most important aspect of the entire process.

My mentor Jim DePalma gave me the greatest advice I’d ever receive after asking him how to start BBE without having raised the capital to build it. “Can you sell?” knowing fully well I could. “Then go sell. You’ll have the revenues from selling to use to build BBE.” That is indeed what I did. Bootstrapping the business is what allowed me to raise the necessary capital for BBE while also keeping control by not having to give away equity in the company to investors.

With that said, there are still a few other critical steps necessary to both build your company and sell it. Hiring good people is second only to selling. Building a great product or technology and finally, having the right banker are third and fourth to getting your company acquired.

Hiring good people is hard. I remember my first hires at BBE and the amount of time I spent scrutinizing them. Those hires can be the difference between growing a company that gets acquired or not.

With such a significant amount of importance on good hires, it pays to hire more slowly than most entrepreneurs are comfortable with. I tell young entrepreneurs as often as I can to involve as many people as you have access to, in the interview process. As much time and effort should be afforded to hiring as you grow and scale your company.

The third key ingredient to building and selling your company, is product. Any buyer will need a good, marketable product to gain if they’re to take the plunge and acquire your company. When Specific Media bought my company BBE, they made several allusions to the importance of our technology platform VINDICO, the “special sauce” as they called it. They referred to it as key to why they purchased the company. Any acquirer likes the feeling of having something tangible they can hold onto. Building good product and having that product deployed makes your company highly desirable to any buyer.

After Selling, Hiring Good People and Product is hiring the right banker to sell the company. This isn’t the most difficult step but finding the right banker makes the difference between selling your company or not.

Most investment bankers will do the basics: canvass the market for buyers, help your company prepare for sale and provide you a deal team.

There are a great many investment bankers to choose from and the process of finding one can be daunting.

When I went through that process, I was keen to how many bankers told me what I wanted to hear rather than guide me toward the things I needed to do and needed to hear.

BBE and Torrential were sold by GCA Savvian, a firm I deemed as having all the key ingredients and most critically, the best “seller” of the many I met. They touted a great many deals in the digital media space and created a great many outcomes. I was sold on GCA Savvian.

My advice is to meet with as many investment banks as you can and search them for the right fit for you and your organization. Ultimately, when you pick your Investment bank, make sure to find the right fit for your company and then make sure your Investment bank does one of those things better than anyone else – Sell.

For Advice or Consulting Services

Contact:
Matthew Wasserlauf
CEO and Founder, Torrential Inc.

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Back to Basic Socialising with BSociable - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Randeep Wasal, the CEO and Founder of the company BSociable joins Enterprise Radio. BSociable is an app that is the ideal event planner for family, friends and groups to help simplify their catch ups with an inbuilt calendar, chatroom and map features.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Mobile App Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Randeep Wasal discuss the following:

  1. Why did you decide to create BSociable?
  2. What makes you think this app can change social planning?
  3. How do you plan to go up against the big guys such as Facebook and WhatsApp?
  4. What kind of impact do you think this app will make on the coming generation?
  5. What have been some of the successes so far with the development of the app?

In today’s modern world, social media dominates our lives and real, meaningful relationships are becoming lost in the digital world. But change is coming, and the entrepreneurs behind the Bsociable app are at the forefront of that change.

Developed by ethically-minded entrepreneurs, the Bsociable mobile app is being embraced by the younger generations as an alternative to WhatsApp, SMS and Instagram to simplify the way they connect with each other.

Bsociable is not about turning away from technology because let’s face it, technology is a part of our lives. Its relevant and relatable to the Gen Y & Z because it represents a way of simplifying social interactions to catch up with friends and family. It incorporates calendars, maps, messaging and an RSVP function, all in one app.

The Bsociable app has been developed by Randeep Wasal. After 18 years of career success in the corporate world and watching the evolution and impact of social media, he has contributed towards creating a world where technology and meaningful social interactions are balanced for our children, community and their future.

“We use technology to organise and bring people together,” Randeep explains. “But then once we’re together, we put our phones away to connect and create memories with our loved ones and friends. It’s about balance. Identifying when to use technology and when to switch it off.”

The concept of simplifying social interactions is already proving successful. Since its inception in October 2017, Bsociable has generated more than 7,000 users including sports clubs, youth groups using the app. And as discussions continue around the use of social media and privacy, Randeep sees Bsociable as a step in the right direction for the future use of technology.

“This is for real people looking for real connections and wanting to build memories,” he says. “We are a business built on ethics. We want people to feel protected and secure when using our app. We want to give personal space to our users and we respect their boundaries.”

This can all be summed up in Bsociable’s mission statement, which is to “accelerate the transition to a sustainable work life balance.” For more information about the story of Bsociable and how to use the app, visit www.bsociable.com.

Websitewww.bsociable.com

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Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship: Potential & Limitations - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Codrin Arsene, CEO at Digital Authority Partners, a digital implementation and product development company headquartered in Chicago, USA joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Codrin Arsene discuss the following:

  1. Can you please start by giving a quick overview of what Artificial Intelligence is, how it is used and why we should care about it?
  2. Can you quickly discuss some of the most innovative examples of AI that we’ve seen over the last few years?
  3. What are some of the industries that will be most impacted by AI over the next decade?
  4. What should entrepreneurs know about AI?
  5. How should entrepreneurs leverage AI in their initiatives?
  6. Digital Authority Partners works on various Artificial Intelligence projects. Can you speak about some of the ways your company’s currently leveraging AI? What are the use cases? Is AI living up to the promise in your experience?

Codrin Arsene runs Digital Authority Partners, a digital implementation and product development company headquartered in Chicago, Il.  Digital Authority helps Fortune 500 companies reinvent themselves by undergoing holistic digital transformation initiative.

Digital Authority specializes in implementing artificial intelligence solutions, digital strategy, product development, UX/design, and analytics.

Codrin founded Digital Authority Partners to help companies adopt new and exciting technologies to solve complex problems and achieve their business goals.

An AI-driven product development and digital implementation partner, Digital Authority Partners helps companies create and execute exciting digital initiatives that deliver higher quality healthcare while increasing operational efficiency.

Websitewww.digitalauthority.me

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Learning To Manage A Small Scale Fleet Of Transport - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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How to Maintain Your Business Transport

Although the world is progressively becoming more digitized with each passing year, and many businesses are following the trend closely, there will always be the need for physical transport. Transport can cover a lot of areas: it can be for the simple transportation of goods, going out on site to see a client, or making use of a utility van for whatever you need. 

The biggest problem with transport, and something that has been made more public recently is that many businesses simply don’t look after their vehicles. It usually comes down to maintenance, lack of experienced drivers, and purchasing vehicles that are often prone to breaking down. In a world where things are only becoming more expensive, it can hit a small business extremely hard when one of their necessary assets is down for the count. Ensuring that your fleet of vehicles is up to scratch is vital, and it can be done in a few, simple ways. 

Maintenance

This is obviously one of the most important, but one that some of the bigger delivery companies have been caught out on. Vehicles require maintenance, and having them under a service plan is often advised. The problem is, for those that buy second or third hand is that the vehicles might not come with a service plan, which means having to cough up for any maintenance. 

This comes with a few problems of its own. The first mistake that many companies make is pushing their vehicles for as long as possible before they break down. If you’ve ever had a hand in real money blackjack, you know that risk is inherent, which is the same as running any kind of vehicle fleet. Having regular maintenance when your car is working perfectly well might seem like a waste of cash, but it means that there’s a much lower chance that it will have a much more expensive breakdown in the future, one that might end up costing many times the price of the regular maintenance. It’s a common mistake, and it often means forking out money more often, but it can save you plenty in the long run. 

Driver Training and Computerising 

These two are in the same category because they’re both about streamlining transport and making sure everything is working as it should. Having competent, trained drivers may seem like a necessity, but many businesses prefer to go the cheap route, hiring someone inexperienced. This is why big transport accidents happen. Having trained staff is vital.

Along the same line is computerising your fleet, meaning having a central system that keeps track of what’s going on. It sounds like an expensive endeavour, but it doesn’t have to be. Even having a simple spreadsheet program that everyone has access to and can update at any time can mean everyone knows what’s going on, and always means there’s a paper trail in case anything ever goes wrong. It also allows you to keep track of your drivers and vehicles.


Changing the Tempo: A Young Team of Food Industry Outsiders Set Their Sights on Bubbly Beverages - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Ryan Crane (CEO) and Grant Williams (Director) of Tempo join Enterprise Radio to talk about the value of being industry outsiders and how small brands can make a big impact.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Ryan Crane and Grant Williams discuss the following:

  1. What was your inspiration for creating Tempo?
  2. You all had stable careers before starting Tempo. How did you overcome the fear of the unknown and decide to take that leap into entrepreneurship?
  3. Why take on a beverage industry dominated by big brands with big budgets? And what type of advice would you give to young entrepreneurs looking to create a new brand in a competitive market?
  4. How do you find your customer niche?
  5. How can new brands with a limited budget grow their awareness beyond a regional presence?
  6. What does the future hold for Tempo?

Ryan Crane brings nearly a decade of professional experience in business and finance to Tempo.  Throughout his early career, Ryan has developed deep understanding of the corporate strategy and financial DNA that fuel consumer-facing companies. Ryan holds an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (honors), and holds an A.B. in Neuroscience / Psychology from Princeton University (magna cum laude). He is also a CFA Charter holder.

Grant Taylor Williams is a multi-disciplinary innovator, previously working in electronics R&D and innovating in the medical devices, data analytics, and smart home technology spaces.. He earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and his Masters and Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Grant brings an analytical approach to sales and customer insights.

Websitewww.tempobev.com 

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Teach to Work: How a Mentor, a Mentee, and a Project Can Close the Skills Gap in America - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Patty Alper, an entrepreneur, mentor, consultant, and author of Teach to Work, a book that explores the potential for building project based mentoring partnerships between businesses and schools joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Patty Alper discuss the following:

  1. Talk to us about the Skills Gap in America in right now?
  2. Your book, Teach to Work, has a specific prescription to help close this gap – can you tell us a little about that?
  3. How does one go about developing and implementing programs like this?
  4. Are there any examples of companies successfully working with mentees within their communities you can share?
  5. If you’re an educator, how do you get involved or approach a company about program like these?

Patty Alper is president of the Alper Portfolio Group, a marketing and consulting company, and is a board member of both the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and US2020, the White House initiative to build mentorship in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers.

She has also been appointed to the corporate committee for Million Women Mentors. Patty’s experiences have led her to roles as a prominent speaker and the author of Teach to Work: How a Mentor, a Mentee, and a Project Can Close the Skills Gap in America.

Websitewww.teachtowork.com

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachtowork
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-alper
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachToWork
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The Four Best Business Ventures To Get In To In The Future - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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The Best Industries for Starting A Business In

For the most part, we live in a world where we are free to take the initiative and start a business venture of our own. It’s not easy, and it doesn’t always work out, but if there is one thing that the human race is good at, it’s creating a market where one didn’t exist before. And if the market did exist, then there will always be those who can see the potential in the market and will strive to capitalize on that. 

The world is changing, and with every passing day science makes new breakthroughs, develops new technologies, and unlocks more about the human and the universe that surrounds us. This is especially relevant where technology is concerned; science built us the smart phone, and it’s now one of the biggest industries in the world. This is a trend that any entrepreneur needs to be constantly aware of: there will always be new markets emerging, and finding a way to break into the market is the key to success. 

1. Disaster Relief

With the battle of climate change on our doorstep, we’ve begun to feel some of its more impactful side effects. One of these is the increased regularity of natural disasters. From wild fires that destroy entire countryside’s to tsunamis that can level a city, nature is showing us whose really in charge. This also makes it a good time to start working on a disaster relief business – one that can both help those in need, and make enough profit to be a successful business. 

2. Influence Agents

This is a relatively new term, and one that has been adopted by companies that are finally beginning to see the power of social media. In essence, an influence agent is someone who has a large following on one of the big social media platforms who can then use that influence to promote something. Social media is growing by the day, and analysts expect the value of social media for business to jump to $10 billion by 2022. This is also tied in closely with the mentioned smart phones, where people can promote everything from the latest video game to the top-grossing online pokies.

3. Elderly Care

We’re living in an age where people are living longer than ever. We haven’t seen a global conflict in almost a century, and modern medicine means that those that would have previously been stricken down at the age of 70 are now seeing major health decline closer to 90 and upwards. This means that providing solid housing and care for the elderly is a good move, and one that will probably see major success within the next 30 years. 

4. Canned Wine

The call for businesses to be more environmentally friendly has reached every industry, including wine. Canning wine is what millennials are starting to call for as more and more of them side with the environmental movement. Sales of canned wine are rocketing, and will continue to do so into the future.

SEO Services And Social Media - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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As every modern business knows, digital marketing strategies are of vast importance and it is vital to know how to utilize them. There are quite a few possible strategies to consider and implement, but not every aspect of digital marketing is right for every business. SEO and social media marketing are some of the most prevalent and universal digital marketing avenues. Here you will learn how to combine these two marketing techniques to get the best possible results. Continue reading to find out how SEO and social media marketing work individually and how they work when combined. These two methods are quite a power couple when used together!

Before diving into combining these two strategies, you first need to understand each one for what it is and how it works. The first technique that you need to understand is SEO. The letters SEO stand for Search Engine Optimization and that is exactly what this methods purpose is. By using SEO you are attempting to better your site’s ratings in search engine results. Using SEO simply means that you have implemented certain criteria on your website and other pages that can be found on the internet that will send signals to search engines that your site or page is worth showing to its users. Every search engine has its own algorithm, which is a complex mathematical formula that determines which content is the best match when a user performs a search.

One of the most prominent considerations, when you are using SEO marketing, is the quality and uniqueness of your site or page. If you are using the same old tired descriptions, keywords, and phrases like every other competing company, you will not rank well in search engine results. If, on the other hand, you are have more details about your products or services, new ideas that other companies are not yet employing, and an abundance of creativity you will score very well in the rankings. Another consideration are reviews; if your website/company has many bad reviews, you will not rank well at all. You need to be able to show that your business and your site are trustworthy. For this you need positive reviews and you need to prominently display all accreditations, awards, and certifications on your site. The more trustworthy your site is, the better your rankings will be. We will talk about the final aspect that needs to be dealt with shortly as that is where SEO and social media marketing start to merge.

Now it is time to learn more about social media marketing. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Reddit, and Snapchat are where people go to share various forms of content with the people that they wish to interact with. The same is true of businesses to a certain extent. Social media gives businesses a place to share compelling content and gives them a chance to connect with their target audiences. To do this, a business will set up a page, group, thread, or, other type of account to begin the connection process. After a place to connect has been created, it is time to begin seeking out that business’ ideal audience. This means that a social media manager will start reaching out to users within there target range and asking for likes, comments, shares, etc. To get all of these things, the social media manager will have to share compelling content that will interest and engage their audience. This content comes in many forms and can be anything from videos and articles to sales and coupons; not to mention everything in between.

You now have an understanding of how both SEO and social media marketing work. Now it is time to explore how they can be used together. To fully understand, the best place to being is the final aspect of utilizing SEO they were mentioned earlier. At this point, you have already established trustworthiness and unique content. It is now time to establish your business and sites authority. To do this, you need to prove how popular your site is and that is is worthwhile to the search engine’s users. To prove your popularity you will need a fan base, this will start with building up a great social media network. You will need to show your target audience, through social media why your product or service is the best, why they should choose you over the competition. You need people to want your product or service.

The next step in combining SEO and social media marketing is to make sure all of your social media sites link to appropriate pages of your website. You also want to make sure that your website links to all of your social media sites. It is vital to your search engine rankings that you have a lot of links. At this point, you want to get other people and businesses to link to your site as well. Consider using your social media presence to enlist product reviewers with review blogs. Every time they review a product or service for you, they will post about it and link back to your site. The more links you have to your site, the higher your ranking will be.

The more people you interact with on your various social media platforms, the more fans you will have. The more fans you have, the more authority your site will have and the more positive reviews you will get. More authority and positive reviews mean higher ratings on search engine rankings. The better your search engine rankings are the more traffic your site will get and that means that you will get more sales. In a continuation of this domino effect, the more sales that you make, the more fans and positive reviews you will have. The series of events start all over again. Hence, why merging these techniques is so effective.

There you have it, all of the pertinent information you will need to successfully utilize these two digital marketing strategies. These two strategies are incredibly effective on their own, but combining the two is like magic. As with any marketing technique, you always have the option of hiring a professional to handle everything for you. Never hesitate to reach out if you do not feel ready or able to handle the process on your own. For all of your SEO needs, take a look at Determined Solutions SEO.

Four Safety Culture Barriers to Steer Away From - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Workplace safety starts at the core of the company where employees can learn to adapt to the expected safety strategies. For your program to be optimally effective within your work environment,  your entire workforce must be on the same page with regards to your company’s safety culture. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to have employees resisting your efforts to embrace a sustained workplace safety culture.

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A single employee failing to follow the set guidelines can be detrimental to their safety and that of their colleagues. As a result, dealing with any form of resistance before it turns into a nuisance should be the aim of any safety manager. Furthermore, the reputation of your company and employee satisfaction rates will hang in the balance in case a terrible accident happens in the work environment.

Here are four common barriers to having a safe working environment and how to counter them:

Workplace Attitude

The overall atmosphere of your organization will typically affect how well your safety program is perceived by the management and employees at large. For the safety program to be received with open arms, the management ought to find ways to introduce the procedures positively into the company’s culture. Common grounds for negative attitude include fear of the unknown, lack of trust, minimal employee involvement in the decision-making process and inadequate time allowed for the development of effective safety ideas.

The best way to counter this barrier is to advocate for new safety measures in a manner that can easily grab the attention of employees. While being consistent in the delivery of the safety message, encourage the top tier managers to embrace the changes in their own behavior. To further prevent serious injuries that require medical care, choose a few influential employees who can push your safety culture, according to a leading workers’ compensation law firm.

Inadequately Defined Roles and Responsibilities

Accountability is a significant stepping stone to embracing a safe culture within your work environment. Not only will you need to define the roles and responsibilities of every staff member, but you will also need to include the rest of the affected employees in the decision-making process to increase end-user buy-in, as noted by an article on embracing workplace changes on the Inc.

In most cases, resistance will arise from inadequate commitment rates by the top management, resistance to change by top-tier officials, failure to define the roles and failing to involve the employees and unions in the decisions. For increased effectiveness, ensure that you clearly define the roles that every stakeholder has to play. Additionally, embrace a feedback mechanism by creating a safety team which comprises of key members of the management.

Ineffective Training

While training is vital for a successful safety culture in any organization, ineffective training will be counterproductive. Common barriers to effective training include inadequate time allocated for training to take root, inadequate training and team members assuming excess responsibilities which overwhelm them.

To counter this, the management should ensure that their employees understand and respond to the training effectively through regular updates and refresher courses. Additionally, enough funds and resources should be allocated for the success of the training. In case the firm has a shortage of staff, then managers should consider recruiting more skilled personnel.

Inadequate Infrastructure

Changes in your safety program cannot take root overnight. More often than not, factors such as incompatibility of the new safety structures with the existing ones, less time allowed for the transition, and excess, limited or even no infrastructure at all to support the changes will easily strangle your goals.

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The management should tailor the change system to your organization’s goals and infrastructure. It’s important to invest in the necessary equipment while allowing enough time for new safety program changes to take root. Employees will also need some time to adjust.

Conclusion

Since resistance might be inevitable, the onus is upon the managers to encourage a strong safety culture across the organization. Employees should practically feel at home with the new safety procedures. Use the tips above to increase the effectiveness of fostering a safety culture in your organization.

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