Whenever marketers talk about marketing, there’s a phrase they like to throw out. And that phrase is “content is king.” It’s believed that Bill Gates coined the phrase back in 1996. And, it turns out, he was right. When you consistently create valuable content, it builds meaningful relationships with your audience. It also improves brand […]
The creative process can be disorganized and difficult to predict. Content creators who struggle to maintain balance should assemble a production schedule to help. Content creation takes a lot of time. This is true whether you’re a writer, illustrator, podcaster, or any other kind of creator. Research, writing, collaborating, recording, editing, posting, and marketing all […]
No matter what field you work in, having connections with your peers can help you succeed. Research shows that having friends at work has a variety of benefits. These include job satisfaction, higher productivity, and support for personal or work-related issues. Moreover, 63% have reported that friends make work more enjoyable. But some bad habits […]
A degree is a powerful tool for your career. It represents cutting-edge academic training. It also serves as a certificate to earn the attention of recruiters. However, many other talents, experiences, and abilities are just as critical to living life as possessing a college education. Here are several essential life skills you want to have […]
It’s the little things that keep your home together. I know. That sounds hyperbolic. However, by repairing that leaky faucet, cleaning your gutters, and weatherstripping your windows, you can prevent more significant problems, such as severe water damage. Simple maintenance, beyond checking that everything works, can also extend the life of your appliances and systems […]
We all have those days when we don’t feel like doing anything. Mentally and physically, we are exhausted. It’s tough getting out of bed in the morning. And, it’s a challenge just to get out of bed, let alone seize the day. As much as we wish we could stay in bed all day, we […]
Each of us has problems, and we all need a listening ear. Maybe it’s a friend, spouse, or parent. Whatever the case, it’s nice to know that you’ve got someone you can talk to whenever you’re feeling low. Further, the boundaries between work and home have become increasingly entwined over the past two years. In […]
Despite being an essential part of modern life, mainly because remote work is becoming more common, most people are not fans of online calendars. And, that’s a share. After all, employees can use them to stay organized, and bosses use them to keep track of what gets done. Sadly, most of the time, the work […]
Father’s Day comes and goes every year. It’s easy to get complacent and go to the card aisle at the local grocery store for a Father’s Day gift and call it a day. But what if there was a way to make the day more memorable or productive for your dad? The trick to making […]
No matter what industry you’re in, customers want quick responses when they contact you with complaints. Customer service agents similarly want to resolve issues on the first try. First contact resolution (FCR) is a metric that plays a crucial role in whether your customers keep coming back. It also affects whether they refer you to […]
Deanna Ritchie
Editor-in-Chief at Calendar. Former Editor-in-Chief and writer at Startup Grind. Freelance editor at Entrepreneur.com. Deanna loves to help build startups, and guide them to discover the business value of their online content and social media marketing.