Business 101

22 Mar

Business 101

4 Hidden Features of Microsoft Teams

• September 10, 2021
• By Mainstream

If you’re working from home, you’ve likely used Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams is an incredibly versatile workspace that gives people...

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08 Mar

Business 101

Overcoming Stress During a Pandemic

• September 10, 2021
• By Mainstream

There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost every aspect of daily life. And now that we’ve been living with the pa...

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01 Mar

Business 101

Staying Motivated Working From Home

• September 10, 2021
• By Mainstream

As March 2021 begins, so too does another year of working from home. At first the idea of working from home was fun. But now, finding m...

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24 Aug

Business 101

Do You Really Need to Hold That Meeting?

• April 24, 2020
• By Mainstream

With the right decision-making process, you can radically reduce the number of meetings you attend and increase the amount of work that...

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28 Jul

Business 101

The Basics of Business Body Language

• March 25, 2021
• By Mainstream

When pitching an idea or promoting your business, your words may be sending one message but your body language could be sending another...

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01 Dec

Websites, Business 101

Why Website Maintenance is Important

• March 25, 2021
• By Mainstream

Having a website is not a set it and forget it type of project, websites require maintenance and work best when they are constantly bei...

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21 Apr

Business 101

Doing The Right Kind Of Business

• April 24, 2020
• By Mainstream

In a highly competitive world it is sometimes easy to lose scope of ethics and morals.   Competition can be heavy and customers can be ...

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10 Mar

Business 101

When Communication Really Matters

• April 24, 2020
• By Mainstream

Communication between individuals is a two-way street, but communication between a small business owner and his associates is a multi-l...

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24 Mar

Business 101

Play Nicely In the Sandbox

• May 8, 2020
• By Mainstream

Remember the days of how we could spend countless hours playing in the sandbox?  We would build the best sandcastles, mud pies, and cak...

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01 May

Technology Marketing, Business 101

Conquering your Fear of Technology and why its important for Successful Business

• May 1, 2015
• By Mainstream

From phones to computers and everywhere in between technology is beginning to take a huge part in our everyday lives. To understand and...

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26 Feb

Business 101

Pick Up The Phone

• February 26, 2015
• By Mainstream

Today, when calling a business, it is far more common to reach a recorded message than an actual person.  We have all been frustrated b...

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11 Feb

Training, Business 101

Conquer Your Fear Of Public Speaking

• February 20, 2015
• By Mainstream

It’s common knowledge.  One of the number one fears is public speaking. Let’s see how we can help you claim your victory with this one....

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22 Dec

Business 101

Can I Have Your Attention?

• May 8, 2020
• By Mainstream

Technology has changed the way that we live our lives.  We are now ‘connected’ 24-7 which means that we are easily distracted around th...

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01 Dec

Business 101

Dealing with Difficult Conversations

• December 1, 2014
• By Mainstream

We interact with a large number of people every day and in many ways;  verbal, text and email to name just a few!   It would be unreali...

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24 Nov

Business 101

Motivation and Achieving Our Goals

• November 24, 2014
• By Mainstream

Whether it be at work or in our personal lives, we all set goals for ourselves with the intention of one day accomplishing them. Distra...

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10 Nov

Business 101

Expert Advice

• November 10, 2014
• By Mainstream

Great customer service starts with knowledge! Regardless of the position you hold within your company you should know as much as possib...

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30 Sep

Business 101

Business Checklists

• September 30, 2014
• By Mainstream

If you are looking for a great organizational tool look no further than the checklist!  Whether it is written on a piece of paper, keye...

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09 Sep

Business 101

Proof Reading… Important or Not?

• September 15, 2014
• By Mainstream

As creative creatures we sometimes get ideas that –in our heads- seem to be a great idea.  However, here is a cautionary tale that some...

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05 Sep

Business 101

Procrastination: Time Thief

• September 5, 2014
• By Mainstream

Why do we put off the jobs that we don’t like doing?  Why not just take care of what needs to be done- when it needs to be done? Pro...

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21 Jul

Business 101

Stepping Outside of Our Own Worlds

• May 8, 2020
• By Mainstream

Being part of a team is not always easy. We all have quirks and traits that may need to be adjusted in order to ensure that our work en...

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