Cynthia Laurash
Consulting Manager
Duquesne University SBDC
Learn Something New
Find
the time to learn something new even if it's not related to your
business. It's important to achieve a healthy balance between work and
personal life. If you're looking to learn more about growing and
succeeding in the small business world, take a look at some of our workshops coming up in 2015
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Green Your Business
This Five Part Video Series
on running a sustainable or green business from the Duquesne Center for
Green Industries and Sustainable Business Growth educates entrepreneurs
on the benefits of "going green" and how to start and maintain a green
business.
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Autumn Edmiston
Director
Edmiston Group
Create and Execute an Editorial Social Media Calendar
By
using an editorial social media calendar, regular postings and fun days
can be incorporated for overall engagement. Take a planning afternoon
over the holidays and lay out your calendar for 2015. Incorporate wacky
fun days, ask questions and provide relevant content. Only 20% of your
efforts should be related to selling something. The other 80% should be
engaging or informational. Find this step-by-step guide to setting up your calendar from Edmiston Group.
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Brent Rondon
GLOBAL Business Program Manager
Duquesne University SBDC
Engage and Participate in Travel Opportunities
In
the last 35 years, U.S. exports increased from $224 billion to $2.3
trillion. The global marketplace is growing by an average of 5% per
year. Take advantage of international opportunities and "Go Global."
Duquesne SBDC offers resources and workshops on international business training.
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Linda D'Angelo
Owner
The Small Biz Shop
Set Yourself Apart and be a Voice of Expertise
Work
on personal branding so people will easily recognize your name. In
order to start, identify a LinkedIn group, an online magazine, a webinar
series and/or a certification program related to your area of
expertise. Commit to expanding your skills via these avenues. Share your
new knowledge with a blog series and social media posts. Stand out and
be daring! Learn about hands-on training for sharing your knowledge across social media platforms.
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Svitlana Mahoney
Consultant
Duquesne University SBDC
Make Time For YOU
The
all work and no play lifestyle is not healthy and may lead to physical
and mental health problems. Make some time in your calendar to do
something you like. Whether it's playing golf or knitting a scarf, you
need a personal life to be successful in your work life. If you cannot
seem to find free time, write it into your calendar. Have a meeting or
conference call with yourself!
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