You may face setbacks in your career where you feel you have been wronged; maybe it was an employer who mistreated you, a client who said things about you, or an opportunity gone wrong. The last thing you want to...
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How to Get LinkedIn Recommendations and Video Testimonials
LinkedIn recommendations and video testimonials are two great ways to get people you've worked with, worked for and who you've made a difference with to tell people how wonderful you are. Having someone other than yourself tout your greatness and...
Have Your Charity Efforts Become Chore-ity Efforts?
In the spirit of community and giving back, companies will participate in charity events and fundraising to show that they care and to feel good about the efforts they undertake. However, a common theme I hear back from many people...
Do You Have A Wedgie About Communications?
Underwear sales may be skyrocketing soon due to people realizing that they've had a wedgie that needs to be removed. More and more, I've noticed how much people have a giant wedgie when it comes to communications. Examples of giant...
Customer Retention Strategies at SmAlbany
Come to our presentation at 8am this Tuesday at the SmAlbany event. Here is the full lineup of workshops and presentations in our room (there are two other rooms also with presentations) Boardroom (2nd Floor South Rotunda) 8am Customer Retention-Best...
Do You Want Me to Crack Your Skull and Punch You In The Brain?
I used to tease my dog and ask in a very excited voice "Would you like a slap in the face or a punch in the mouth" or "do you want me to crack your skull and punch you in...
How a Groupon or Other Promotion Can Affect Your Human Resources
I had the unfortunate experience of seeing a Groupon go wrong at a local business. I went to purchase something with a Groupon that was good through tomorrow, and the person at the counter told me that they were no...
Out of Work in Albany and Saratoga? Talk to Us about Classes and Training
Are you out of work in the Albany and Saratoga area right now? Do you need more training to get yourself back to work? There are options. Our SaratogaCollege.com learning platform offers a variety of courses in Marketing, Human Resources,...
Race Over to The Saratoga Business Track This Summer
Track season doesn't mean business is on a break; we are launching The Saratoga Business Track series this summer at Braathe Enterprises. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during track season beginning the first Monday after track opens, we'll be opening...