Last week I led a crisis training for a nonprofit leadership team. It’s my favorite activity in public relations.
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Inc. magazine looked at several factors, from early-stage funding metrics to job creation, in determining its recent list of the 50 best American cities for starting a business. Memphis made the magazine’s list, coming in at number 47.
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A new educational institution has launched in Memphis. The Entrepreneur Training Institute (ETI) won’t award formal degrees, but it will give entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed in today’s economic climate.
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For minority business owners, one of the most promising developments of 2018 was the launch of The 800 Initiative. Announced last spring by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, it combines public and private sector resources to assist the roughly 800 black-owned businesses in the city.
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Continuing education is beneficial for companies and employees. It’s something our agency encourages throughout the year, whether it’s through conferences, webinars or trade association memberships.
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As businesses continue to see the importance of connecting with their customers through social media, the photography used on those platforms takes on even greater significance.
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Can we believe we are saying 2019 already? As Q4 is ending, communication specialists are preparing to implement their 2019 strategies – these must include the use of video on social media.
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You don’t always have to sit in a conference room when you meet with co-workers: Take a walk instead.
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As we approach the heaviest shopping period of the year, retailers should be thinking about leveraging their in-store experiences to encourage shopper sharing on social media.
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On-demand digital printing company Mimeo announced it will move its headquarters to Memphis, bringing 171 new jobs to the city. The company received $2.5 million in tax breaks to relocate.
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Why so serious at work? Laughter can actually be beneficial for your workplace, according to a recent article from Fast Company.
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Most of us spend lots of time with our co-workers. What could you do differently to be a better one? Sources from human resource blogs to Reader’s Digest offer tips on how to be a better co-worker.
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From the stress of pressing deadlines to hours sitting in front of a computer, heart health is not top priority in most workplaces. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America making it important to incorporate cardiovascular wellness into your office culture. Here are five tips to protect your heart health while at work:
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Need a great gift for your favorite home cook? Arkansas-based Riceland Foods has a new look to its gift box and is also giving back to folks in need.
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Sometimes we set goals for the future to make an excuse not to act right now. In my vocabulary, someday has become a word I use when I can’t think of a good reason why I can’t do something immediately.
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Show extra holiday spirit and give back while you’re giving this season:
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We discovered the perfect holiday present for the duck hunter in your life. Lifelong waterfowler and Arkansan, Brent Birch, creator and editor of Greenhead magazine, has published “The Grand Prairie: A History of Duck Hunting’s Hallowed Ground.”
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It’s the perfect time of year to evaluate your finances to see how you can improve in 2019. Tips we share with our customers include:
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To get noticed in today’s world, there must be something special about your brand – whether it is personal or a corporate brand.
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With so many great organizations to support, how do you pick just one and still make a lasting impact? There are a few things to consider before writing that check or volunteering.
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The City of Memphis Office of Business Diversity & Compliance has partnered with Start Co to launch Propel, a business accelerator for minority-owned startups.
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Up to 40 percent of food grown, processed and transported in the United States is never eaten, yet 1 in 8 Americans – or 40 million people – suffers food insecurity. The average four-person family wastes $1,500 a year on food.
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Memphis-based nonprofit Epicenter recently announced it has raised $40 million to support entrepreneurs in the Mid-South, including a $10 million commitment from FedEx Corp.
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Hey, all you copywriters, there’s a new benchmark for speed – 20,000 lines a second.
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If you’re a business owner, maintaining positive cash flow and protecting confidential information might be things that keep you up at night.
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Many business owners and marketers recognize the importance of social media but don’t realize that their social media practices might be affecting their website’s Google rankings. Here are a few quick tips to boost your SEO while continuing to grow your following:
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Why do startups fail? We often get answers like “poor management” or “money ran out.” The real reason startups fail is founders build a product no one wants. Moreover, they find a solution to a problem no one has.
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Memphis is a great place to be for women entrepreneurs. According to the website magnifymoney.com, Memphis is No. 4 on the list of best cities for women to start businesses and is notable for its high median income for women entrepreneurs and its strong startup scene.
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When it comes to honesty on social media, consumers expect it more from businesses than they do politicians – or even their family.
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