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5 meeting etiquette reminders for successful business communication

3 May 2023

Regardless of the industry you find yourself in, you likely have recurring meetings.

Celebrate Economic Development Week

3 May 2023

Created in 2016 by the International Economic Development Council, the largest international professional trade association for economic developers, Economic Development Week aims to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities and improve the quality of life in communities everywhere.

Is now a good time to start that new business?

22 March 2023

My friend Charlie was watching television a few Sundays ago when “the Fed” closed his bank.

On writing: Why humans are still better than bots

22 March 2023

At its most basic level, content creation requires researching facts, organizing information and producing clean copy – of which chatbots are more than capable.

5 inspirational businesswomen you may not know about

22 March 2023

Today, and throughout Women’s History Month, we celebrate women by shining a spotlight on inspirational leaders:• Rea Ann Silva (Beautyblender) – revolutionized the makeup industry • Ursula Burns (Xerox and VEON) – the first African American woman to become CEO of a Forbes 500 company • Diane Hendricks (ABC Supply) – first on Forbes America’s 2022 Richest Self-Made Women list • Judy Faulkner (Epic Systems) – dubbed as the most powerful woman in health care • Sara Blakely (Spanx) – Forbes’ youngest female self-made billionaire in 2012 Read more about the stories of these successful women who have left an important mark on the business world at c2-com.

Are you toxically positive?

22 March 2023

Toxic positivity refers to the expectation for all employees in a particular workplace to maintain a positive attitude at all times, regardless of the situation they are in.

Are companies speaking out too much on social issues?

22 March 2023

“I walk by Lululemon … and there’s a sign that says we don’t support racism, sexism, discrimination, or hate.

Weather may influence productivity in the workplace

22 March 2023

While inclement winter weather may lie ahead for many, research shows that lousy weather is actually good for business; a decrease in sunny skies directly correlates to workforce productivity.