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Make Your Meetings Effective and Engaging
Meetings don’t have to be the dreaded “M” word. They can be creative, idea-generating sessions, and even fun. Here’s how!
Turn Planning into Your Blueprint for Success
Planning for the future is crucial for success. Here are some pointers for living in the present, applying lessons from the past, and steering toward a desired future six, 12, or 18 months down the road.
The Art of Managing Expectations: How Clear Communication Drives Customer Satisfaction
Setting proper expectations is crucial for customer satisfaction. When customers have realistic expectations, they are more likely to be satisfied with their purchases, leading to referrals, retention, and repeat sales.
Think Twice: The Hidden Risks of Making Assumptions
We’re all guilty of making assumptions. They can be helpful, allowing us to anticipate and be proactive rather than reactive. However, assuming too much, even when we should know better, can lead to problems.
Master the Art of Getting Paid
Freelancers and small businesses often face irregular cash flow due to the cyclical nature of their work. The last thing they need is to spend countless hours chasing late or non-payers.
The Devil Is in the Details, but So Is Success
How can we avoid falling into the trap of underestimating the time and effort required to complete a task and becoming a victim of the devil in the details?
Who Steps Up When You Can’t? The Importance of a Strong Supporting Cast
All businesses need star performers plus a skilled and well-rounded supporting cast that can carry the load or step in when key team members leave, get sick, or go on vacation.
Take This Job and Love It
Employee engagement is critical to retention and to productivity. But what happens when employees are in jobs that are not consistent with who they are and what’s most important to them?
Crafting Key Messages: The Heartbeat of a Successful Brand
With brand messaging, if it takes too long to get to the heart of the matter, readers simply move on. Keep it clear, keep it engaging, and watch your brand resonate. Here’s how!
Break the Cycle of Procrastination: Here’s How
Having goals and action steps in writing makes determining daily and weekly tasks easier . . . and helps me avoid procrastination.
Smart Strategies for Maintaining Balance as Summer Ends
Tips for managing support work for current clients while also keeping the business development pipeline active.
There’s Power in Being Positive
Positive thinking and appreciative inquiry are ways of identifying and building upon what is working well within an organization, community, or relationship.
LET’S GET CREATIVE
Based in San Diego and active across southern California and beyond, Barrel O'Monkeyz serves as a seasoned, outsourced marketing agency specializing in both business-to-business and consumer-based marketing. Our barrel is full of talent and creative minds ready to help companies tell their brand stories, ramp up sales, and launch new products.
