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Why Soft Skills Make Strong Networks
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Why Soft Skills Make Strong Networks

It is possible to do well, by doing good.
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No Money? No Problem. 30 Low Budget Marketing Ideas for Your Business

No Money? No Problem. 30 Low Budget Marketing Ideas for Your Business

Effective marketing begins with a good elevator pitch delivered to anybody interested in listening.
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How to End a Conversation -- Without Offending Anyone Around You

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The Woman Behind One of the Country's Largest Animal-Welfare Organizations Shares Her Leadership Advice When Dealing With a Divisive Community

The Woman Behind One of the Country's Largest Animal-Welfare Organizations Shares Her Leadership Advice When Dealing With a Divisive Community

Despite its laudable mission, Best Friends Animal Society has its critics. Its new CEO, Julie Castle, shares how to work with those who may not see eye to eye with you.
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Why So Many Entrepreneurs Move to San Francisco -- And How You Can Get the Same Benefits, Wherever You Are

Why So Many Entrepreneurs Move to San Francisco -- And How You Can Get the Same Benefits, Wherever You Are

Being where the action is has its benefits.
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