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Keep track of daily tasks, organize multiple lists, and track important deadlines by using Google Tasks. Easily keep track of important notes, while working in your Calendar and If you plan to be out of the office, update your calendar so co-workers know you’re away from work.

Productivity Is About Your Systems, Not Your People

by Daniel Markovitz - people don’t work in isolation. So instead of prioritizing individual productivity, more organizations should prioritize productivity at the system level.

Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)

Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining"!

What began as the O'Fallon Farmers Market 15 years ago – with just eight vendors – has blossomed into the Lake St. Louis Farmers and Artists Market, with over 120 vendors. According to president Matthew Kern, "our core values have remained consistent throughout our growth, maintaining the highest standard in quality products and proudly providing a 'producer only' market." 

The Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded a total of $30 million through the Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program for 26 projects across the state. The St. Charles Regional Chamber wrote letters supporting three different applications in St. Charles County. No grants were awarded to St. Charles County projects.

Should you use your gut feel or not? Recent research suggests that it can be useful, especially in highly uncertain circumstances where further data gathering and analysis won’t sway you one way or another. Where there is debilitating evidence that delays decision...

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4 Ways to Boost Your Employee Retention in an Uncertain Economy

With workers exerting more power in the labor market, companies are going to have to get creative to gain their commitment.

Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)

Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining"!

Looking for Growth Funding? The SBA Might Be Your Best Bet When primary care physician Ashok Mehta was looking for expansion funds, he sought patient capital through the Small Business Administration.