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What I have gained – and lost (so far) by taking a risk.
Posted by ablack on Dec. 14, 2016 / Misc. / Subscribe 0
About a year ago, I did something really brave -or some would say really stupid. Two days after graduating college with a Bachelor Degree in Marketing Communications, I bought a one-way flight to Phoenix, leaving behind...
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Five Internal Customer Service Tips to Incorporate at Work
Posted by ablack on Nov. 30, 2016 / Favorite Five / Subscribe 0
Customer service is something every company strives to provide in any external interaction. It’s what solidifies a company’s reputation and brings them the opportunity for more business.
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The Pursuit...To Happiness
Posted by ablack on Nov. 16, 2016 / Best Practices / Subscribe 1
Do you remember that time when an RFP was almost literally “thrown in your lap” and you had less than a week to do it? Your first question is “who is available to assist with the technical pieces?”
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2016 Conference Top Takeaways
Posted by ablack on Nov. 2, 2016 / Conference Recaps / Subscribe 0
Why go to a conference? More specifically, why go to a SMPS conference? How do you determine whether you should attend the regional or national SMPS conference?
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New Year, New Me – The Productivity Fumble
Posted by ablack on Oct. 19, 2016 / Misc. / Subscribe 1
As the end of 2017 approaches, we find our workload getting heavier and heavier. End of year reports, last-minute submittals and deadlines that just seem to keep creeping up. But despite the end-of-year rush, the new year is just around the corner...
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The Power of WHY
Posted by ablack on Oct. 5, 2016 / Chapter News / Subscribe 0
The number three is an important number. Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The Three Stooges. The Three Musketeers. There are three primary colors. All graphic designers and photographers know the rule of thirds. It’s a powerful number.
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Hindsight is 20/20
Posted by ablack on Sep. 21, 2016 / Chapter News / Subscribe 1
Hindsight is 20/20 –looking back over the last decade of SMPS involvement, I would have never guessed I would be chapter President. I can honestly say that each opportunity I’ve had with SMPS has changed my life in some way.
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Diss Vs. Bliss: A Tale of Two Minds
Posted by [email protected] on May. 6, 2016 / Subscribe 0
Hey SMPS Arizona! The Call for Nominations for the 2016 -2017 Leadership Team is due one week from today and if you’re on the fence about submitting, we’ve got a blog post for you. Whether you’re a newcomer nervous to take the leap...
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An Event to Remember
Posted by ablack on Mar. 23, 2016 / Subscribe 0
Doesn’t it seem like no matter how many hours you put into planning the “perfect” event, something manages to go wrong? Sure, you’re the Event Planning Poster Child for dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s...
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A Letter to My Younger Self
Posted by ablack on Mar. 15, 2016 / Subscribe 0
Dear Maisha, Be really nice to Tammy. And Tina. And Amanda, Suzanne and Danielle. They all are going to play incredibly unique and important roles in your career. Despite the fact that you’re working in accounting right now, you’re going to find...
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