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Monday, September 11, 2023Hasan Minhaj Teams Up with Adobe Acrobat to Empower Creativity and Collaboration
Paper’s out, people. Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj has partnered with Adobe Acrobat to celebrate 30 years of PDFs and to promote the power of paperless creativity and collaboration in today's digital age. The partnership highlights the importance of using digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, especially in the current work-from-home era. As part of the partnership, Minhaj is featured in a series of videos showcasing how Adobe Acrobat
Thursday, March 09, 2023How to Succeed Without a College Degree: Essential Tips for Business Success
It is possible to run a successful business without the traditional qualifications of a college degree. With the right tools and connections, you can begin your own journey and have the potential to reap great rewards. Here are some tips from the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce on how to succeed without a college degree in business.Start Small With a Home-Based Business One option for launching your business without a college degree is to start with a home-based business. You can get started
Sunday, December 04, 2022Tips On How To Make The Most Of Your Holiday Shop Local Campaign
The holiday season is a crucial time for businesses, especially small businesses. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday retail sales in 2020 reached nearly $800 billion. That’s a lot of potential customers out there looking for the perfect gift for their loved ones (or themselves)! But with all of that potential comes competition. Big box stores and online retailers are vying for attention and dollars, so how can small businesses make sure they are getting their fair share? By
Thursday, October 06, 2022Simple, Significant Ways to Build a Customer Base for Your Connecticut River Valley Business
Attracting new customers to your business is challenging enough. But keeping them around for the long haul can be even more difficult. Consumers have more options and expect more from brands than ever before. So, how can you make your company stand out from the crowd? How can you acquire new customers while building loyalty along the way? Here is some practical advice from the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce to get you started! Use Services and Tools If you are
Tuesday, February 01, 2022Defining Your Boundaries in a Negotiation
Negotiations are an integral part of professional development and growth. If your professional life revolves around business, you're especially likely to encounter many opportunities to negotiate. Preparing beforehand to define your personal limits, alongside areas you're willing to negotiate on, is paramount to coming out successful. Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail Before entering into a negotiation, it's necessary to prepare extensively beforehand. If you simply enter the discussion with the intention
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