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Do I need a degree to be in Marketing?

September 8, 2020
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Marketing encompasses a broad range of employment prospects. Because of this, it seems the route into a career in marketing is as diverse as the job opportunities. Therefore, depending on what niche piques your interest will determine where you should[...]
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Why Do People Find Online Learning Hard?

June 24, 2020
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For many of us, online learning is the best option when it comes to getting back into education. The flexibility of studying whenever it suits you is a luxury that cannot be provided by bricks and mortar institutes. Whether that’s because of work[...]
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Are Online Courses Effective?

June 13, 2020
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Efficiency is defined by successfully producing the desired or intended results. It could be that you’re studying an Access to Higher Education Diploma to get into university. Or learning accounting to improve your skillset in running your own business. Whatever[...]
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The Benefits of Distance Learning

January 11, 2018
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Distance learning or E-learning provides a completely flexible way to study. If you study at most colleges or higher education establishments, you need to attend classes or lectures and submit work face-to-face. But, the world of online learning and distance[...]
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Give Your Brain a Workout

January 8, 2018
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Is it time to give your brain a workout? Studies suggest that exercising your mind can slow the progress of memory loss and dementia. To keep your brain active, you need to challenge yourself and learn new things. Brain training has become a huge industry[...]
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Motivate and develop your team with our top tips

September 23, 2016
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Motivate staff to maintain productivity Ensuring that team members are motivated is essential to maintaining a productive team. Some managers use fear tactics to achieve results, however, this approach only works for a limited period of time.[...]
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How to evaluate options to make decision-making easier

September 21, 2016
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Decision-making is the process of choosing between possible resolutions for issues that may arise in a business. This is an essential skill that all managers and team leaders should have. There are a few useful tips that can help you improve your decision-making[...]
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Keep your fingernails in excellent shape

September 16, 2016
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Fingernails are things that, along with our hands, we rely upon a lot. We scratch itches, peel off labels, climb and grab using our nails. We can do plenty with them, especially considering that they’re made of the same protein as hair. Features[...]
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Top tips on how to build self-confidence

September 7, 2016
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Lack self-confidence? Here’s some tips to help you Confidence is one of the key personal traits employers look for. If you lack self-confidence – you’re not alone, even the greatest leaders lack this trait, it is a mind-set that takes effort[...]
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Effective communication in a business

August 31, 2016
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Effective communication is the key to business success Good communication can help build great working relationships between business owners and employees, and as a result an increase of morale and productivity. Learning how to effectively communicate[...]
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