By Sam Becker May 17, 2023 Tax season can be a gut check for millions of Americans. Hot off announcing a new pilot program, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may also be in for a reality check. This week, the IRS announced that it’s created a new “Direct File” tax-filing option, and will launch … Continue reading IRS free direct file is a nice idea, but lousy customer service could undermine the whole thing
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These free tools will give you nice sounds while you work
By Jeremy Caplan September 02, 2022 This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. Listening to minimalist music helps me get into a working groove. In this post I’m sharing some of my favorite free listening resources. They don’t … Continue reading These free tools will give you nice sounds while you work
0% inflation is nice, but this number from today’s CPI report is even more encouraging
By Clint Rainey August 10, 2022 Wednesday finally brought Americans some good news on the inflation front. The Labor Department reported that consumer prices rose 0% for the month of July, perhaps the best indicator yet that inflation may have peaked. That means consumer prices were unchanged for the month of July. … Continue reading 0% inflation is nice, but this number from today’s CPI report is even more encouraging
Why being a ‘nice boss’ isn’t enough
By Aytekin Tank March 30, 2022 Last year I read something that blew my mind. “An organization is five times more likely to be considered innovative if it is also considered kind,” wrote Fast Company contributor Mahfuz Ahmed. It blew my mind not because it surprised me—but because I was impressed to read actual … Continue reading Why being a ‘nice boss’ isn’t enough
Most millennials think they’ll never earn enough money to have nice things
By Clint Rainey February 01, 2022 Most millennials say their current financial situation is so dire that they’ll never have the things they want in life. About half also say that “My finances control my life,” and worry that whatever amount of money they can save “won’t last” anyway, according to Morning Consult’s latest … Continue reading Most millennials think they’ll never earn enough money to have nice things
Nice or Kind: What’s the Best Choice?
Paul Oestreicher August 25, 2021 “It’s nice to be nice to the nice.” That’s what the Frank Burns character said during an awkward social encounter in a 1974 episode of M*A*S*H. Even though a hypocritical, less than competent TV doctor delivered the line nearly 50 years ago, it still makes sense. Right? According to The … Continue reading Nice or Kind: What’s the Best Choice?
SEO – No Longer a “Nice to Have” Option for Your Business
Susan Friesen February 20, 2021 How to Find the Best and Most Qualified SEO Expert to Drive Prospects to Your Business Website “If you build it, he will come.” Field of Dreams This is even more true in SEO. We call it website optimization and is no longer a nice to have, it is a … Continue reading SEO – No Longer a “Nice to Have” Option for Your Business
No More Naughty; You’re Going to be Nice
Deanna Ritchie — December 18, 2018 — December 18, 2018 Has “Bah, Humbug,” been your mantra? Even Scrooge was able to change, and he didn’t even have a calendar to help himself, but you have this remarkable tool at your fingertips. If your goal is to get off the naughty list, here is how your … Continue reading No More Naughty; You’re Going to be Nice
I Played Nice With My Enemy and Found My Biggest Success Along the Way
Roy Morejon — August 21, 2018 Follow @RoyMorejon — August 21, 2018 sasint / Pixabay When most people think about enemies in business, they tend to focus on their competitors. After all, these individuals are chasing after your potential customers, trying to undercut you on price, and emulating your best practices that you’ve worked for … Continue reading I Played Nice With My Enemy and Found My Biggest Success Along the Way
Want to Influence Your Influencers? Play Nice.
Kelly Haddock — July 14, 2017 — July 14, 2017 Just what is an influencer and why are they so important for your business? Well. People with the power to influence others through social or traditional media can be crucial for the success of your organization. They speak to your customers, your prospects and your … Continue reading Want to Influence Your Influencers? Play Nice.