INSIGHTS: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
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Make Your Message So Clear Everyone Can Understand It
When a message is not targeted, relatable, simple, unique, or of interest to the recipient it won’t be well received or memorable.
In This Season of Thanksgiving, for What Are You Most Grateful?
In business and in life, there are just some things we love to do and some things we abhor—even if we’re good at them. What we like gives us energy, what we don’t drains it. In that light, let’s explore some realistic options for overcoming energy drains and gains at home and at work.
Given the Choice, Why Not Embrace Optimism?
In business and in life, there are just some things we love to do and some things we abhor—even if we’re good at them. What we like gives us energy, what we don’t drains it. In that light, let’s explore some realistic options for overcoming energy drains and gains at home and at work.
Do You Work Smart? Tips for Overcoming Energy Drains at Work and Elsewhere
In business and in life, there are just some things we love to do and some things we abhor—even if we’re good at them. What we like gives us energy, what we don’t drains it. In that light, let’s explore some realistic options for overcoming energy drains and gains at home and at work.
But Is It Commercial?
Successful innovators not only consider the practical applications of their ideas—will this product solve a problem or fill a need—the entrepreneur in them also weighs whether the idea will be sellable. In other words, will anyone want or buy the resulting product or service?
Do You Have “Go To” Star Performers on Your Team?
No matter what our business entails, we all need a star performer (or two) on our teams to make success possible and sustainable.
Good, Bad, or Fake? Finding Value In Online Reviews
Reviews are fundamental to online consumerism. Without reviews to read through, how do you know the widget you've been eyeing from "Company X" is all it's cracked up to be? You've never heard of Company X and their particular version of widget, so how can you be sure...
Play to Your Strengths: You’ll Be Glad You Did
My family taught me a lot about being successful. As the youngest child, I learned by watching my older siblings try, fail, learn from their mistakes, and succeed. I also learned the value of collaboration, communication, and cooperation.
You Can Learn a Lot About Success from Family Dynamics
My family taught me a lot about being successful. As the youngest child, I learned by watching my older siblings try, fail, learn from their mistakes, and succeed. I also learned the value of collaboration, communication, and cooperation.
Will It Sell? Sometimes Innovation Alone is Not Enough
Ten years ago this week, I was blogging about “innovation.” I wrote, “what we need to encourage is innovation and commercial viability.” Ten years on, it’s still sage advice. Here’s that blog again. Enjoy!
No Surprises: Get It In Writing
When Barrel O’Monkeyz is working on a project, we don’t like surprises, nor do our clients, so we “get it in writing.” That way, we can all be on the same page about what the work will entail, how long it will take, who’s doing what, how much will it cost, and more.
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.
