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Anwar Y. Dunbar is a Regulatory Scientist. Being a naturally curious person, he is also a student of all things. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor’s Degree in General Biology from Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Prior to starting the Big Words Blog Site, Anwar published and contributed to numerous research articles in competitive scientific journals reporting on his research from graduate school and postdoctoral years. After falling in love with writing, he contributed to the now defunct Examiner.com, and the Edvocate where he regularly wrote about: Education-related stories/topics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Financial Literacy; as well as conducted interviews with notable individuals such as actor and author Hill Harper. Having many influences, one of his most notable heroes is author, intellectual and speaker, Malcolm Gladwell, author of books including Outliers and David and Goliath. Anwar has his hands in many, many activities. In addition to writing, Anwar actively mentors youth, works to spread awareness of STEM careers, serves on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the David M. Brown Arlington Planetarium, serves as Treasurer for the JCSU Washington, DC Alumni Chapter, and is active in the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Ministry at the Alfred Street Baptist Church. He also tutors in the subjects of biology, chemistry and physics. Along with his multi-talented older brother Amahl Dunbar (designer of the Big Words logos, inventor and a plethora of other things), Anwar is a “Fanboy” and really enjoys Science-Fiction and Superhero movies including but not restricted to Captain America Civil War, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Prometheus. He is a proud native of Buffalo, NY.

Helping You To Understand What Could Be Wrong In Your Business

Two focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. If you’re running a business, you may hit stretches were you’re taking losses or a system goes down. You may experience difficulties from the start. The following contributed post is entitled, Helping You To Understand What Could Be Wrong In Your Business.

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Is something going wrong in your business? At some point in their business life, every business owner is going to go through a patch where something isn’t quite right with the business that they own. As such, it’s up to you to find out what the problem is so that you can start working on the solution. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the more common issues so that you can work out where to go from there. Keep reading if you would like to find out more about this topic.

Employees Aren’t Dedicated

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The first problem that you might have is the fact that your employees aren’t dedicated to helping you see success. If this is the problem, then you need to either put your current employees up for performance review, or you need to get new employees. You don’t have the time to let them sink your business by not caring about what goes on, so you need to make a decision fast. Of course, if there is an employee who is usually working really hard and things have slipped recently, try talking to them first to see what is going on. You never know, there might be something that you can help with.

If this is an issue for you and it’s becoming a constant problem, you can always look at outsourcing instead. This is a cheaper option, and you can get managed devops services, accounting services, human resources and so much more when you outsource.

Your Marketing Isn’t Working

Potentially, the issue is that your marketing just isn’t working. If this is the case, you need to start evaluating why this might be. Have you run your marketing campaigns past a focus group before you launched them? If not, why? A focus group will give you invaluable feedback that will help you understand the position you are in when it comes to your marketing. They will tell you if your target audience is going to find this campaign interesting and engage with it, or if it’s going to flop.

It could also be true that the issue is that you are not being creative enough with your content. People want to see something a little different than they are always seeing. The same thing over and over is extremely boring, and you’re not going to catch anyone’s attention like this. If your marketing is failing to garner attention, this will be your biggest issue.

Customers Don’t See You As Reliable

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Have you ever stopped to consider your reputation? Some business owners seem to think that a bad reputation is better than no reputation at all but this is untrue. If you have no reputation, it’s easier to try and build one, but if you have a bad one, then this is going to be extremely difficult to turn around. One of the things that they might say about your company is that you are not reliable. Now, you will know if this is true or not. You will know if you are consistently providing high-quality to your customers, and you will know if getting through to your business is as simple as it should be. If you are not reliable, we suggest that you get to work on changing that if you want to see an improvement.

Leadership Is Lacking

The final thing that we are going to look at is the leadership in your business. If the leadership is lacking, then things are never going to be successful. Think about the way that you run your business and ask yourself whether there is anything that you could be doing better. If you can’t come up with anything, then you may want to look at taking a leadership course. This might give you insights that you needed, but never would have found otherwise.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the things that could be going wrong in your business. It could also be none of the things on this list and be something entirely different, but if any of these sound familiar to you, it’s well worth taking a look at trying to fix it. Try to remember that all issues in business can be fixed as long as you are willing to find the solution rather than just leave it to fester. We wish you the very best of luck, and hope that you find the answer you are looking for soon.

Training Your Remote Employees

Two focuses of my by blog are Organizational/Management Discussions and Workplace Discussions. Some workplaces offered remote working but the COVID-19 pandemic brought it to the forefront. While it’s appealing to many employees, there are caveats to working remotely. The following contributed post is entitled, Training Your Remote Employees.

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As working from home has become more popular and practical, remote employees need to be trained. This trend has risen even further due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 74% of companies are making this a permanent change. Now more than ever, we are embracing technology and virtually upskilling our teams.

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Setting up and running remote training can be done in several ways. You must find what works for your team and your processes. Tips and guidelines for optimizing your training sessions are provided in this article.

Choosing The Right Delivery Model For Your Team

You need to ask yourself, how well do you know your remote team, and what works for them? Remind yourself that remote employees are human beings who have lives outside of work. Being respectful of employee time and understanding the boundaries can help to create a great remote work culture. Remote working policies can assist in this process.

A popular way to deliver remote training is to use synchronous learning, such as online meetings. This is not the only option available. In asynchronous learning, trainees access online learning content at their convenience. To create a custom solution, blended learning uses both.

Train Remote Employees With The Right Tools

In today’s digital age, traditional classroom training approaches are ineffective. It’s critical to use the correct technologies while investing in workforce optimization skills. Remote team training and development tools will improve efficiency and employee happiness while lowering expenses.

Simple training methods, such as a pre-recorded podcast, or more in-depth training methods, such as live webinar instruction, are available. The majority of employers opt for services such as screen sharing, chat, remote access to each other’s desktops, and file sharing. Take the time to thoroughly analyse which collaboration technologies are ideal for your remote team.

Learning Experience Platforms

An entire learning portal is a learning experience platform. In addition to tracking training progress and administering certification, it adds flexibility by combining all the smaller methods of training. Trainers benefit from this because they can customize materials. Remote trainees can also study at their own pace.

Video Training Tools For Remote Training

It is important to add some live interaction through these training tools. Software and hardware that enables video conferencing can help you meet with your team virtually, adding a human touch. Don’t forget to equip your team with the right equipment.

Creating a video library of past training sessions is a great idea for all managers. Participants who cannot attend can access the videos. Compare course platforms and see which ones are the best for you.

Identify Skills Gaps

It is important to identify the skills and knowledge that are lacking in your organization, from the development of digital customer service skills to understanding this new product lifecycle management software. An analysis of skills gaps is one way of addressing this issue. It is easy for remote employees to become frustrated and underperform as a result of a lack of competence.

This guide should help you to train your remote employees and keep them feeling looked after and appreciated. Do you have any other tips that could help? Please share some of them in the comments below.

How To Make Your Business More Effective

Two focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. Once you’ve started a business, one of your keys to success will be ensuring it’s growth and prosperity. The following contributed post is entitled, How To Make Your Business More Effective.

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When you run a business, you want it to be as profitable, efficient and useful as possible. You want to get the most output possible, whether that be through the capabilities of your staff or the amount that you bring in each money. Luckily, through the use of technology and a few other tactics, you can soon make your business more effective. After all, the most important thing when running a company is to remember all times to work smarter, not harder. If you are looking for some great ways to make your business more effective we have put together some top things to consider below.

Make use of the technology on the market

There is so much innovative technology on the market now, it is important to utilise it to your advantage. Whether it is implementing the cloud so your employees can access documents from anywhere, or using a more advanced accounting system, it is up to you. It is also important for you to keep an eye on emerging trends such as virtual reality which can be a real selling point to your company, or World Mobile Token which enables you to connect to any network in the world. By keeping in the know about technologies that are coming up, you are well set to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your company.

Ensure your staff members are happy

Your staff members are integral to your business so the happier they are, the more money you will make and the more effective your company will be. There are many ways that you can ensure your staff are happy, from giving incentives such as finishing early on a Friday, to an employee of the month and end of year bonuses. By adding simple things like this to your strategy, you will soon find that your staff members are much happier and your business will be reaping the results. Try to book appraisals with your employees too, so you can find out anything that is bothering them and also help them to improve if they need to.

Think about where you are spending your money

It can be easy to spend money needlessly in a business. This could be through different monthly subscriptions and programs, or simply through using a service that is more pricey than it necessarily should be. To combat this, go through where all your money is going and see if you can cut it down. It could be that you are paying over the odds for your phone contracts, or perhaps you are ordering more stationery supplies than are needed.

These are just a few simple ways that you can make your business more effective. By implementing these top tips you are sure to improve how it runs and find an increase in profits and hopefully a decrease in your expenditure. Do you run a business? What are some top tips you like to follow in order to make it more effective? Let us know in the comments below!

A Short Guide To Commercial Property Development

A key focus of my blog is Home/Property Discussions. Personal homes aren’t the only form of property and another lucrative area is the commercial property world. The following contributed post is entitled, A Short Guide To Commercial Property Development.

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If you are thinking of getting into the business of developing commercial property, there are many great things that you can expect to come from it. It can be a great way to get more involved in a local community and help businesses to spread and boost themselves. It can also become a fantastic profit-builder for you personally, of course. But how can you get started in commercial property development, and what kinds of things should you focus on? Let’s take a look at some of the major things you need to know about straight off the bat.

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Sourcing Profitable Projects

One of the things that you will need to learn about and become good at is figuring out how to source profitable projects. It can be hard to tell whether a particular project is actually worth putting your effort into or not, but with the right kind of approach and attention you should be able to ensure that you are getting this right. After a while, you will start to develop a taste for what kind of projects are worth looking into and which should be cast aside. For now, you’ll need to simply do plenty of research to ensure that you can make the right moves.

Getting The Right Documents In Order

Something that will soon become obvious is just how much paperwork you need to do in order to ensure that your property development plans can be put into action. If you are looking at trying to start developing, you’ll need to get ready to look into a lot of different documents that you have to get in order. One of the most important is the statement of environmental effects, which you can get help with if you go to the right consultancy. As long as you have all the right paperwork in order, it is going to be easier to make a success of the whole enterprise.

Deciding On Your Investment Type

It will also be useful if you can decide on exactly how you are going to actually make your money. In other words, what kind of investment are you going to be looking into? You have a few basic options, with two of the most popular being buy-to-let or buy-to-sell. For commercial property development, there are always going to be customers looking for both of these, so in truth you could think about developing a portfolio which includes both kinds. But you do need to decide on whether you are going to do this early on.

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Finding Interested Clients

Of course, a major thing to think about in all of this is the clients that you are going to be developing on behalf of. You should do all you can to ensure that you are finding interested clients along the way, as this is going to be one of the most important things you can do to ensure an ongoing profit. As long as you have done this and thought about it enough, it is going to be much simpler.

How To Become A Professional Baker

A key focus of my blog is Career Discussions. Some careers combine creativity with the ability to make a difference. One of the biggest differences one can make is through food. The following contributed post is entitled, How To Become A Professional Baker.

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Have you ever thought about becoming a professional baker? If so, then you might have wondered what the best route is towards making that happen. The truth is that baking is one of those great creative joys which you are going to be able to make a lot of, and perhaps even get a career out of, but it is also something which you need to put a lot of work into if you are going to make it your career. In this post, let’s take a look at how you can become a professional baker in no time.

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Follow Your Passion

First things first, it’s a good idea to make sure that you are doing all you can to follow your passion, as this is going to lead you in the right direction every time. This simply means that you are looking into what you enjoy about baking and actively pursuing it. As long as you do that, you are going to find that you can make much more of your baking love, and that will in turn make it easier to turn it into an actual career. So be sure to follow your passion at all times if you want to make the most of this.

Take Some Classes

Although you might already be in a position where you are very skilled, you will find that taking some classes is always a good way of improving your chances. There are a lot of classes out there that you might want to take, and if you take a look at truffle nation you should see an example of the kind of place to look for this service. The more that you learn about baking, the better, as you are going to be able to make it into a career so much more easily and readily. So this is definitely something that you should think about.

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Apprenticeships

As with many other kinds of work, an apprenticeship is a great way to learn more about this way of life to improve your chances of making it into an actual career. An apprenticeship is a great way to improve your skills in a quick manner, and you are going to find that this really helps you to get a lot more done with regard to boosting your career. Of course, you are going to want to ensure that you go to the very best in order to make the most of this. That way, you can hope to gain the career you have been looking for.

Similar Careers

If you want to do something like baking, but you are not quite sure whether baking itself is the one, then there are a range of other, similar careers that you might want to consider instead. For instance, you might decide to become a restaurant chef, or even a food critic. In the world of food, there are many roles you might want to pursue, so that is definitely something that you are going to want to think about.

6 Tips For Getting Into Sports For The First Time

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“For many, sports are a part of childhood that lives on into adulthood. However, not every child participates in sports or grows up in a household where inviting friends over to watch a game is common.”

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A key focus of my blog is Athletics/Sports. The sports world is a magical one no matter which part you get involved it. There’s nothing like the thrill of competition, but the spectator experience brings with it it’s own luster as well. The following contributed post is entitled, 6 Tips For Getting Into Sports For The First Time.

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For many, sports are a part of childhood that lives on into adulthood. However, not every child participates in sports or grows up in a household where inviting friends over to watch a game is common. If you didn’t have a strong exposure to sports but are interested in getting involved now and don’t know where to start, here are six easy-to-follow tips.

Find a mentor

The best way to learn about sports is to spend time with a sports fanatic. As with any career type, you need to find someone already in it. If you want to get into journalism, then mentors like Jeff Derderian are a great follow on social media. If you want to get into sports journalism, knowing the basics of getting into the industry would help, right? A mentor is your guide, your compass and your critic. They will listen, advise, and if you’re lucky, give you a way into the industry and a foot in the door. If there’s someone in your life who is a big sports fan, ask them if you can watch a game together or join their fantasy league. That way, if you have questions about anything, you have someone you can turn to without feeling embarrassed.

The best way to learn about sports is to spend time with a sports fanatic. If there’s someone in your life who is a big sports fan, ask them if you can watch a game together or join their fantasy league. That way, if you have questions about anything, you have someone you can turn to without feeling embarrassed.

See a live game

While watching sports on television is lots of fun, seeing a live game is a completely different ballpark (pun intended). If you’re not sure you’ll enjoy a sport, seeing it live for the first time is a great way to get into it. With a passionate, screaming crowd around you and the players up close and personal, it’s almost impossible to not get excited yourself.

If you’re concerned about the cost, look at pre-season tickets and advance tickets, which usually go for less. Some stadiums reserve discounted tickets for students as well. You could also look into some of the more affordable sports if money is a real issue. Consider visiting a live horse racing event to see stars like Freddie Vasquez Jr. take to the track. It’s a more affordable option than some of the bigger sports like basketball, soccer, or football. As a bonus, niche sports tend to have smaller crowds so the atmosphere can be much better and friendlier. You’re also likely to get better seats for the price you pay.

Listen to podcasts and watch YouTube videos

One of the best ways to learn and get into sports is simply by watching games, but without expert knowledge, it can be hard to figure out exactly why a penalty was called, or why a certain play was chosen.

By supplementing games with podcasts and YouTube videos, you’ll gain deeper insight into the game. HORSE is a great podcast about the NBA and includes not just breakdowns of games, but also goes into detail about all the things that happen off the basketball court. As many sports lovers will tell you, it’s not all about the game – it’s also about the culture.

Stay up to date on the latest sports news

Staying up to date on the latest sports news isn’t just beneficial for catching up on the results of a game you missed. It’s also a great way to connect with other people and find out what’s going on off the field as well.

Sites like https://sportnews.in/ provide updates and live streaming on multiple different sports, while other sites focus on just one or two. Following your favorite sports teams and leagues on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook are also a great way to stay informed.

Start playing sports

Even if you just want to get into sports to watch games with friends, you should still consider registering to play on a recreational sports team yourself. Most people who love watching sports also love playing and having that first-hand experience will give you a new appreciation for the skill level of professionals, while also upping your own investment.

In addition to the physical health benefits, there are mental health benefits of playing sports. Being part of a team, even recreationally, is a great way to improve your social life and make new friends.

How To Give Your Business The Competitive Edge

Two focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. Once you business is up and running, you want to determine if you have competitors. If so you, need to determine how to set yourself apart from you competition. The following contributed post is entitled, How To Give Your Business The Competitive Edge.

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Keeping a business afloat isn’t always easy and this is largely due to the threat of the competition. If you don’t take steps to give your business the competitive edge, your nearest rivals could steal away your potential and existing customers and limit your chances of making a profit.

There are a number of things you can do to gain a competitive edge and these include the following.

#1: Improve your SEO

The higher your business website ranks on search engines the better, as you will instantly elevate your business over the competition. This is because customers tend to trust the businesses that rank highly so you will be giving your business the credibility it needs To improve your SEO, you could take steps yourself, such as tweaking your website content to accommodate the keywords your target demographic will be searching for. You could also outsource to web design services akin to WebX360 as they have the know-how to improve your website, manage your content, and elevate your search engine ranking.

#2: Work on your brand identity

Your brand is what sets you apart from other businesses. At a very basic level, it’s about working on your businesses’ physical image, such as the logos and colors you choose to represent your business. However, it’s also about less tangible qualities, such as the values that your business represents. One such value could be care for the environment as this would do much to win over the hearts and minds of those shoppers that prefer to go green with their purchases. Check out our branding tips for more advice and browse our website for any similar topics.

#3: Become an industry expert

If you have worked in your industry for a while, you will have built up quite the knowledge base related to the products and services you provide. You can use this to your advantage by sharing what you know with others. When you do this by speaking at events and conferences, you will increase your credibility with a wider audience. You could create your own podcasts and YouTube videos too, write ebooks, and write informative articles that could be placed on prominent sites online. This is your way to make an impact on the people that use your business and is an excellent way to leverage yourself above your competitors.

#4: Find your niche

If your business isn’t very different from the others in your industry, it’s understandable that your business might get lost amongst the crowd. You need to stand out in some way, as we have discussed within our other suggestions. One way to stand out is to find your own niche, giving people something that isn’t being offered by any of your rivals. To do this, you need to research your competitors, look for gaps in the market, and then fill those gaps if you think there is a demographic for something unique.

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Too many businesses experience failure because of the competition but you don’t have to let this happen to you. By giving your business the competitive edge, you may be able to sidestep failure, as you should be able to attract more customers to your side. Consider our suggestions and then think about the other things you need to do to elevate your business over the competition.

How To Succeed In Your Newfound Small Business

Two focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. If you’re fortunate enough to have had your business survive its initial stages, you must continuously think about how position it to survive and thrive. The following contributed post is entitled, How To Succeed In Your Newfound Small Business.

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Creating your own small business is an incredible feat. It is something that most people dream of and with more people taking the plunge, there seems to be more competition than ever. With that being said, it is important to know the best tips so that you can take your business idea to new heights and succeed in your newfound small business. No matter which industry you work in, here are some tips to help you succeed in your small business.

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Stay up to date with the latest trends and news

Being behind on the latest trends and news within your industry can result in your business falling behind. Opposingly, staying up to date with the latest trends will ensure that you offer the most effective solutions for your customers.

Simply researching the news and trends once a week will ensure that you are always inspired by new ideas and don’t fall behind should there be a leading trend that is winning over customers.

For instance, if you work as a freelance gamer and miss out on the new gaming updates, then you could lose your audience to others that have bothered to be on-trend and give the audience what they want. You can do your research and stay up to date with websites like iGaming News so that you can be ahead of the game and succeed in your business.

Keep learning new skills

Attaining new skills and continuing with training will move your business to greater success. The more skills and knowledge you have, the more you can offer.

For example, if your new business is a marketing agency then the more skills you have, the more you can offer clients in terms of packages and results. It is ideal to have the most skills possible so that you can win over clients and ensure to be efficient and achieve the best results.

Ensure to get your marketing under control

Speaking of marketing, it is an important area of the business that you need to get right. The more you knuckle down on your marketing strategies, the greater your business’s reach will be. A higher reach will result in more sales and therefore, more profit.

Although business success isn’t defined by finances, more money certainly helps take a newfound small business to new heights. It will enable you to hire more staff so that your business can grow.

To get your marketing under control here is some advice:

● Start automating. Automation in marketing is extremely useful to reduce the amount of manual labor that you have to put into your business. It allows your business to share marketing content throughout the day without having to manually push the publish button. You still need to create and schedule the content. Yet, you won’t have to worry about sharing it. Automation means that you can share more frequent marketing content, which will increase reach and brand awareness.
● Cross-promote. Cross-promotion is crucial if you want to reach out to as many people as possible. Although your business will likely have a target audience or a niche, reaching more people will likely result in more sales. Use email marketing as well as new marketing methods, such as social media, to reach as many customers as possible.
● Get help. Should you lack knowledge and experience in marketing, then you could put your spare money to good use and pay for help. Although a small business does not always have the extra money to pay for help, the return will be worth it. When your marketing is under control by someone who knows what they are doing, they can help expand your reach and therefore, grow your business.

Focus on customer service

Happy customers are the backbone of every business, no matter how big your business is. Should you disappoint customers and not fulfill their needs, then they will likely lose interest and go elsewhere.

Therefore, it is very important and beneficial to offer the best customer service possible. To do so:

1. Respond as quickly as possible. You can lose a customer’s interest by taking a week to reply. Thus, reply as quickly as possible to maintain their attention.

2. Help no matter what. Whether your customer has a compliment or a complaint, ensure to help them no matter what. While doing so, be friendly and never use negative language as it can put them off of your business.

3. Never promise anything. If you promise a customer something and fail to meet the expectations, then you might end up losing them for good. Should you tell them a product is coming back in stock in 5 days and it doesn’t, then they might shop elsewhere and therefore, you will lose them as a customer. Never promise anything so that you never disappoint anyone.

Build an online presence

Alongside marketing, an online presence will form. This is essential for any newfound small business in today’s technology-based world. Should you lack an online presence, then you might struggle to achieve your goals.

An online presence will showcase your business to more customers, which will result in you attaining a wider customer base. A wider customer base will always result in more profit, which is a stepping stone for small business success.

Build an online presence through social media pages, a website, a blog, and great reviews. Adding a blog to your website is a great way to be more engaging, improve your SEO, and become a more personable brand.

Be personable

On the topic of becoming a personable brand, it really helps to be personable. Simply being friendly and getting to know your customers will attain their loyalty. Loyal customers will help your business maintain regular sales and therefore, regular profit.

Get to know any new customer from the get-go so that you can create a great relationship with them. Ask their names and know something about them so that you can give them individually special service each time they use your business. Being personable as a small business will attain customer loyalty and help them trust you, which will help maintain a long relationship.

How To Teach Children About Tolerance

Two focuses of my blog are Current Events and General Education. A key term into today’s modern world is “tolerance” which means to become accepting of other people’s differences. In order achieve this society-wide, the population must become educated on it. The following contributed post is entitled, How To Teach Children About Tolerance.

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We can all take responsibility for teaching tolerance, whether we are parents, aunts and uncles, teachers, or just neighbors to a child. We must begin with children if we want to make the world a more empathetic place. They are the impressionable ones who are still establishing their worldviews, and it’s critical that they have strong role models and positive influences in their life. Tolerance is promoted not just in terms of religious and ethnic diversity, but also in terms of gender, physical and intellectual disability, size, shape, and everything in between. With words like woke and discrimination being part of our daily lives, we must make the world a more tolerant place. Read on to find out more.

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Watch What You Say

Aside from never allowing your kid to bully or taunt others, be mindful of what you say yourself. Children are like sponges, and if they hear you say something disrespectful, they will feel it’s okay to say it; after all, you are their role model.

This is why, if you want your child to be a good, tolerant person, you must also respect others; your child will do the same. And remember, this isn’t just about talking about other people. Even remarks about your own physique (such as saying you look fat or that you’re stupid for not thinking of something or that you don’t like a particular part of yourself) might cause a youngster to form opinions about the people in their environment or even about themselves.

Encourage Self Confidence

A youngster who is secure in themselves is more inclined to accept differences and appreciate the worth in others. You will often hear that bullies are those who are unhappy in their own lives and have to lash out against others because they are afraid or worried about their own personalities.

The more confident a child is about how they are and what they can do, the less chance there is of them bullying or worrying about anyone else. As a parent or guardian, this is something that you can control – you can help your child be much more self-confident.

Talk About Differences Respectfully

Discuss the distinctions and differences between your family and friends (hair color, skin color, personal likes and dislikes, special traditions, and so on), and take the chance to discuss why it’s wonderful that people are so diverse. You might also talk about how people might be different, but that there will always be similarities. This can help a young child understand that differences are just a part of life and that there will always be something you have in common with someone, whether this is how you look, what you believe in, or something else entirely.

Answer Their Questions

Children might ask difficult questions about tolerance and discrimination, and if you don’t give them an answer, your lack of action can teach them that it is not acceptable to discuss differences or ‘uncomfortable’ things. This leads to more intolerance and misunderstandings.

Even if you’re stumped for words, assure them that you’ll come back to them with a response later. And make certain that you do. This is the ideal opportunity to learn something important yourself.

4 Disasters To Avoid At Home

Two focuses of my blog are Home/Living and Home/Property Discussions. One thing you have to consider when owning a home is avoiding disasters. There are some common ones. The following contributed post is entitled, 4 Disasters To Avoid At Home.

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There are so many disasters that can take place in any home. No matter how careful you are, you never actually know what is going to happen in your home. Of course, that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth trying to avoid these happening, as you can at least reduce your chances of these disasters happening, and that is worth doing. In this post, we are going to look specifically at four of the more common disasters that frequently take place in homes, and what you can do to reduce your chances of them happening – as well as what to do if they do occur anyway.

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Fire

It goes without saying that a fire breaking out in the home is a true disaster, and one that can be incredibly damaging. At its worst, it can even be fatal. So you will definitely want to make sure you are doing all you can to keep the risk of fire as low as possible. There are a lot of ways you can make sure of this, from being careful with using electrical equipment to taking care with lighters and matches. You should also ensure you have the appropriate fire safety equipment in your home. And make sure you know what to do in case of fire – being prepared makes all the difference.

Water Damage

Of course, fire is not the only element that can damage your home. Water can also be surprisingly damaging, and in fact a lot of people fail to really comprehend just how dangerous it can be. Not only can it lead to serious damage throughout the home, but it might be hand in hand with flooding too, which can be truly disastrous. Water damage repair is important if this takes place in your home, and to prevent it you should make sure that the plumbing is up to scratch at all times.

Roof Damage

At first glance it might not sound as though a damaged roof is the most worrying problem in the world. However, the truth is that this can lead to all sorts of problems, and it is the kind of thing that you are going to want to be aware of if you are keen to keep your home in one piece. A damaged roof could lead to a leak or flood, or being exposed to the elements, and it might mean a cold home that is more prone to damp too. Be sure to have it checked regularly, and fix any tiles that might need fixing.

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Electrical Failure

Electrics are another very important part of the home, and when they go wrong the consequences can range from frustrating to fatal. In order to avoid this kind of problem, you should make sure that you have a professional, qualified electrician come in as and when it might be necessary to check it all out. That way, you should be able to avoid most problems with electrics, and this will mean your home is much safer on the whole.