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Woman learning how to use Zoom conference call app.

These are the best free conference call apps to use for conversations with your clients. Each of these systems are easy to use and increase your professionalism during meetings. Business owners: just because you work remotely, doesn’t mean you don’t have any more meetings or you have to miss out on seeing the facial expressions…

Does Job Security Exist Anymore?

Sylvia Inks

automation, education, job security, productivity, small business, technology

Whether you have a job or run your own business, the biggest question that you should always ask yourself is, “What do I need to do to stay current and ensure that my skills are always in demand?” Otherwise, given how fast technological advances and automation has simultaneously improved and disrupted our lives and job…

5 Secrets to Keeping Your Customers (and Providing Better Customer Service)

Sylvia Inks

customer service, marketing, small business

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Earlier this year, I hired a contractor to help with my business. Over the week that he was working, there were red flags that came up. I was still willing to work it out, but then he wrote me an extremely unprofessional email with quotes including: “While thinking about this project, here’s what I’ve come…

Why Successful People are Different

Sylvia Inks

abundance, books, finances, small business, success

(*Note – This page may contain affiliate links. This means at no additional cost to you, we may receive commissions for purchases made through links.) To be successful in business and finances, your outlook on success is a big factor if you will achieve success. In studying influencers and colleagues, I’ve found three key ways that successful people think,…

10 Business Goals for 2020 – The Best New Year’s Resolutions

Sylvia Inks

accountability, brand, career advancement, goals, small business

At the end of each year, I like to take stock of my business and how it has performed over the last year. I find areas to celebrate and areas where I’d like to see more change in the upcoming year. Then, I set my business goals for the year.—and come up with actionable steps…

Free Conference Call Apps for Client Calls

Does Job Security Exist Anymore?

5 Secrets to Keeping Your Customers (and Providing Better Customer Service)

Why Successful People are Different

10 Business Goals for 2020 – The Best New Year’s Resolutions