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Building a thriving career involves more than meeting your business and performance goals; it requires an ongoing investment in your professional development. Dedicating time to your professional growth makes you more valuable to your business and your customers, equipping you with the tools you need to be successful. Here are five areas of focus to help you become the best version of your (professional) self.

'Tis the season of making lists and checking them twice. While you're busy planning holiday festivities and shopping for gifts, don't forget that your home has a wish-list of its own. No, we're not talking about the latest gadgets or furnishings (though those would be nice, too). With winter around the corner, certain parts of your home require extra care and attention. Here are six home maintenance tasks to check off your list for the winter.

Your existing customer base is your most valuable resource for finding new business. Compared to any other lead type, referrals are the most likely to convert and the least expensive to acquire. In an industry that relies primarily on word-of-mouth to drive new business, having a referral strategy is imperative. The key to bringing in a steady stream of referrals is to operationalize your referral process and make it a consistent, repeatable part of your overall sales strategy.

Haunted houses may be a fun Halloween pastime, but living in one is an entirely different thing. No, we're not referring to the paranormal or those terrifying scenes that conjure thoughts of your favorite scary movie. We're talking about a house that's got bigger problems.

We've spent the better part of a year nestled safely within our four walls, with few opportunities to network or strike up unexpected conversations with strangers at a coffee shop. But now that things have returned to a close semblance of “normal,” it's time to shake off the dust and make sure you're ready to put your best foot forward.

Achieving full home automation doesn't come cheap. A few smart speakers and a smart thermostat won't set you back much, but for a fully connected home with all the bells and whistles, you could be looking at upwards of $15,000 for a typical three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. When thinking about resale value, is smart tech a smart investment?

Is your home overdue for some upgrades? Are you finally ready to design your dream kitchen? You're not alone. Home remodeling activity is booming right now. Despite the economy shrinking 3.5% in 2020, home improvement spending grew by 3% last year — and it's projected to rise another 4.8% through Q1 2022.

Reviews from satisfied customers are one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. They provide feedback about your product or service that helps shape the future of your business and attract more customers. Let's explore best practices for collecting and managing your online reviews.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed nearly every facet of our lives. And as our daily routines morphed, so did what we need from our homes. Our houses became offices, classrooms, gyms, and entertainment centers. In fact, the housing market was a prime driver behind the country's economic recovery, with buyers looking for bigger homes on more land and consequently spending more money.