It’s Women’s History Month, and Working Women of Tampa Bay commemorated it by presenting Renée Vaughn with its Leadership Award for her numerous contributions to our community.
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It’s getting tougher and tougher to distinguish between real and fake headlines. And as teens spend more time on the internet, some are becoming part of the solution instead of spreading inaccurate news.
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If you think that going green at work is difficult, think again.
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Conference calls can be organized chaos: People join late, followed by everyone talking at once or no one talking at all.
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With the internet, it is easy to design email signatures for Outlook or Google, but are you aware of what should and shouldn’t be inserted into an email signature?
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Whether it’s a company presentation or a Sunday prayer, speaking to a crowd can be terrifying. Here are four helpful tools:
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Thought leadership today speaks to how the realm of public relations and marketing is responding to changing consumer trends; however, it is not a new concept. Fundamentally, thought leadership is about being customer-centric and addressing market and industry challenges.
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As your business grows, it’s key to plan for things like hiring employees or buying equipment. The good news is that there are a number of options for funding your growth, but it’s also important now to think about how to best qualify for the loan.
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Endowments allow donors to provide a lasting legacy for nonprofits. The funds generate income and provide long-term financial stability for organizations.
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“I love keeping track of my receipts and organizing them,” said no one ever. That’s why when the star-studded cast of the Expensify commercials came across my screen not once, not twice, but numerous times during the Super Bowl, it caught my attention.
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On my trip to the Public Relations Society of America’s Marketing and Digital Communications Conference in San Diego, I learned about traveling for business. If you’re attending a conference, keep these tips in mind to make the most of your time:
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When thinking of financial institutions, your mind may go to money and suits, not people and puppies. But Achieva Credit Union is breaking the mold of financial institutions having stiff cultures.
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It’s amazing that Ward Friszolowski finds time to be president of Harvard Jolly Architecture, one of Florida’s largest firms, while serving in a succession of leadership roles in St. Pete Beach’s government, including three terms as mayor.
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In Florida, there are signs that momentum is building to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour. Overall, 20 states will raise their minimum wage this year, sparking fears that some businesses will be forced to close their doors.
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If you want people to engage and talk with you, ask better questions. We all know that the answer to “How was your day?” will typically be “fine.” Ask a more open question.
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Last November, Florida voters added Marsy’s Law into the state constitution to provide crime victims meaningful rights throughout the criminal justice process.
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If you’re a business owner with a low personal credit score, it’s important to investigate what caused your low score before applying for a business loan. Know that good lenders won’t base your loan eligibility solely on your credit score. Instead, they’ll want to know the story behind it.
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Knowing what to post on your company’s social media accounts can be challenging, but some simple guidelines can help you keep it updated. Certain types of content can perform best for each platform:
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Editors and reporters from the Tampa Bay Business Journal, Tampa Bay Times and Business Observer recently discussed what readers should expect in local media coverage in 2019 at an event hosted by PRSA Tampa Bay.
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Business email inboxes are noisier than ever, so avoiding “opt-out status” with your colleagues is crucial. Here are three tips for email etiquette:
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Recently, I had an employee tell me that her paycheck was not as important as the education we could provide her. As a business owner, you can’t afford to cut out employee development from your budget.
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If you’re a young professional, it’s likely that retirement is the last thing on your mind. With so many unknown factors in a lifetime, it is vital to start saving early for retirement.
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Best-selling author Lisa Unger admits that even though she always wanted to be a writer, it took her 10 years to finish her first book. Perseverance was the theme of Unger’s talk at Working Women of Tampa Bay’s Jan. 11 luncheon.
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A recent Pew Research Center report names broadcast – either television or online – as the most popular platform for news consumption. Nearly half of Americans would rather watch the news than read or listen to it.
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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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Many experts expect that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates by a quarter-point two or three times in 2019. So if you’re thinking about getting financing for your business this year, this could be a pretty big deal.
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Most of the 900 students who attend Dr. Carter G. Woodson PK-8 Leadership Academy in Tampa have never visited ZooTampa, even though the school is less than 10 minutes away.
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As someone going from an internship at B2 Communications to an internship at Disney, I’ve learned a lot about the process of getting an internship or entry-level position.
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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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