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The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize. Shigeo Shingo When you think of running lean, what comes to mind? For many entrepreneurs, running lean means producing great results on a shoestring budget. Traditionally, being lean has meant doing more with less. Lean business models are all the rage, especially for start-ups or for small regional firms. [ 492 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//eliminate-waste-with-a/

Do you have any nightmare trade show experiences? Maybe you worry that an impending disaster is ahead. Everyone who manages a big event knows the feeling. You know . . . the nagging sense that you’ve forgotten something crucial (but have no idea what). Or . . . one of several million things is about to go wrong (but there is no way to prevent it). [ 489 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//4-no-fail-strategies-f/

Performance reviews don’t have to be something to sweat about. These conversations offer a valuable feedback loop for people to ask questions, identify needs, and drive professional growth. Building Conversations that Count Whether you’re conducting or participating in a review, here are a few strategies to make the most of your next review: Share Facts and Document Goals Before a review, make sure you are clear about what is expected. [ 332 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//how-to-make-performanc/

Earlier this year, Gerrit Curran and Emily Wessner opened a Jersey Mike’s Subs in Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania. To gain traction in their township of 20,000, these entrepreneurs knew that their new business must be intricately tied to a community connection. Curran and Wessner chose to use print as their primary marketing channel. The Jersey Mike’s staff distributed nearly 7,500 sandwich coupons [ 489 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//ensure-staying-power-f/

When you were a kid, what did you love to build? When Frank Yang was eight, he dreamt of building all kinds of things. One of his first creative concepts was a dog food dispenser with a timer that could feed house pets on demand. Yang used to tell people he wanted to be an inventor, but the adults in his life said he should be an accountant or an attorney instead. [ 535 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//how-this-successful-en/

The United States Open Tennis Championships is a professional tennis tournament that takes place in New York City around Labor Day each summer. The US Open draws fans from around the world to watch players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams compete. The 2019 US Open set an all-time attendance record with 737,872 fans coming to the National Tennis Center, with the largest stadium (Arthur Ashe) selling out 23 of 24 sessions. [ 530 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//5-keys-to-a-simple-des/

Want to generate interest or keep the conversation going with your most promising leads? Brochures and flyers are two of the easiest ways to generate the momentum you need. But what appears to be a straightforward design can sometimes be more complicated. After all, isn’t a flyer the same thing as a brochure? Is there a substantial price difference? And when would it be best to distribute a brochure instead of a flyer? [ 432 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//the-ultimate-sizing-an/

Just Do It. Think Different. Have You Had Your Break Today? You Can’t Beat the Real Thing. The 1990s brought us many of the world’s most iconic slogans, but certain companies have a corner on memorable branding. For example, a 2015 survey of 3,000 people in the U.S. and the United Kingdom were shown logos of 100 top global brands, then asked to name and describe those they found most memorable. [ 433 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//tips-to-make-your-bran/

Does your brain ever feel tired? Some days, that’s probably due to information overload. It's been said that the average person living in the city 30 years ago saw up to 2,000 ad messages a day. Today, experts estimate we are exposed to over 5,000 brands per day (though research suggests only three percent of ads actually make a lasting impression). [ 549 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//three-show-stopping-pr/

The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize. Shigeo Shingo When you think of running lean, what comes to mind? For many entrepreneurs, running lean means producing great results on a shoestring budget. Traditionally, being lean has meant doing more with less. Lean business models are all the rage, especially for start-ups or for small regional firms. [ 492 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//eliminate-waste-with-a/

Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. (Warren Buffet) Dr. Julie Silver is a giant among medical practitioners. As an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, Silver has published several award-winning books and is the Chief Editor of Books at Harvard Health Publications, the consumer health publishing brand of Harvard Medical School. [ 557 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//bringing-your-dream-to/

For more than a decade, Dr. Daniel Simons and his colleagues studied a form of invisibility known as inattentional blindness. In the best-known demonstration, Simons showed a video and asked people to count how many times basketball players in white shirts passed a ball. After 30 seconds, a woman in a gorilla suit sauntered into the scene, faced the camera, thumped her chest and walked away. [ 540 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//how-multi-tasking-can-/

If people can age with class, Harlene Goodrich should be considered a maestro of maturity. Goodrich, age 81, is a former schoolteacher who lives in Seal Beach, CA. Goodrich returned to school at age 50 to get her master’s degree and has since published a children’s book and won several playwriting contests. Despite serious back and knee surgery in the past decade, Goodrich didn’t shrink back from traveling to Washington, D.C., at age 79 to participate in a national protest march. [ 547 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com//how-to-age-gracefully-/

Airbnb is one of the most iconic names for startup success in our generation, quickly becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing companies with over 80 million reservations booked per year through their service. A considerable part of Airbnb’s marketing strategy includes its responsiveness to both customers and hosts. The company regularly surveys hosts and guests and makes this a priority in their business. [ 517 more words ] https://avalonprint.wordpress.com/?p=2498