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#SpringRefreshSeries | #4 Increase Brand Loyalty
Picture it -- 2004. Lego, one of the biggest names in Toy Manufacturing, is almost $1 billion dollars in debt with a 40% decline in sales over 2 years. By revamping strategies and introducing new processes, Lego significantly boosted sales and brand loyalty. By 2013, Lego had become the most valuable toy company in the world, valued at more than $14 billion.
Read More#SpringRefreshSeries | #3 Reach New Audiences
For Grace Enterprise was my best kept secret. Somehow, the business survived on the very little oxygen I gave it. Word of mouth worked in our favor for years. But, the business wasn't thriving, we were surviving. I was surviving. And, I was content. But, contentment is an enemy of progress. It was time for a change.
Read More#SpringRefreshSeries | #2 Become More Profitable
"Ford Motor Company, founded in 1903, an obvious industry leader, became comfortable at the top -- until 2006. A $12.7 billion dollar loss, in it's worst year, woke them up. Their revamp made history. And significant financial increase."
Read More#SpringRefreshSeries | #1 Stay Competitive
"ADP realized even the global leader needs to watch the throne."
Read MoreJob Seeker Tips Series | 12 Tips to Get You Hired
We have come the the close of our series on Job & Career Seeker tips! It is our hope that you have found these to be helpful, truthful and applicable.
Here you will find all 12 -- together.
Read MoreJob Seeker Tip #4 | Set Goals
Set career-oriented goals that are Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic and Time-bound. Or, as we like to say -- S.M.A.R.T. This will help keep you focused and driven. This will help you meet the results your seek.
Read MoreJob Seeker Tip #5 | Make It Plain
Make it clear why you deserve to be considered, and that you meet the standard being sought out.
Read MoreJob Seeker Tip #9 | Do Your Research
"When you are courting someone, you ask them questions about them self -- where they came from, who they know, and what they do -- to get to know them. This exchange shows that person how interested you are in them. It isn't very different with companies. You want them to see you are genuinely interested in, not only earning money, but also joining their mission/vision.
Read MoreEqual Pay Day: Why it's important
Equal Pay Day is observed every April to symbolize how far into the year women need to work to make what men did in the previous year, according to the National Committee on Pay Equity. Because women earn less on average, we must work longer for the same pay. American women work full time, year round, and are still paid significantly less than men working the same job. Still alive and well, the gender pay gap is still daunting a subject.It’s a harsh reality. It's gender bias.
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