How office layout affects productivity

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Previously we discussed how the changing economy and technology have contributed to the rise of working from home.  But many of those same changes have contributed to a shift in the use of office space.  In an insecure economy with rising rental, heating,...

Learn the Steps in Buying a Home

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Being a first time home buyer can be overwhelming if you are not properly prepared.  A home purchase may be one of the largest investments you may make so you should put an equal amount of importance on your research and learn about the home buying process. The...

The Grand Rapids Coffee Quest for Great Local Coffee

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Today I am challenging you to think local when it comes to coffee. As a self-proclaimed coffee addict, I recently decided to go on a quest to find the best local coffee shops in every corner of Grand Rapids – from downtown, up through Cascade and down to the southwest...

Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) Creates Them

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GRAPE member and GROW Microloan manager Bill Hahn answers questions about GROW, the resources it offers, and its growth. What is GROW’s mission? Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) exists to provide education, connections, and resources that create and...

Sales: Cold Calling is Dead

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Or at least it should be. Cold calls are lazy. They were developed well before the age of social media and the web. I know of many companies who still rely on such tactics to solicit new business. Often time’s new sales hires are given a list and told to “pound the...

Is A Degree Worth It Anymore?

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So you’re thinking about going back to school to breathe new life into your career. Perhaps you think you need a higher degree to get to the next step in management. Or you can’t stand continuing on the same path that you once thought was something you wanted to do...