Confessions of a Gadget Junkie

Hi, my name is Chris and I like gadgets and gizmos. I’m not saying that’s bad, just stating a fact so you can understand when Apple released their new watch I preordered it.  I guess I’m not that bad because I waited till the following morning rather than getting up at midnight.  I have owned…

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How to be Likeable in Business

And why that’s important. Insights on Bob Burg’s concept, “Know. Like. Trust.” Do you want to be the business leader everyone trusts? Do you wish to be the one they go to when they have a problem to solve? Would you like people to seek you out for your special skills and talents? Experience tells…

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Creating a Successful Blog: How LinkedIn Can Help

Every year it becomes more difficult to break into the content game. Most websites now have blogs that are updated weekly with new tips and tricks for whatever industry they represent. As marketers, we understand the basics to a successful website: clean & modern design, customer testimonials, a personal touch, and content that is always…

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A Better Phone System for Your Business

Here at Mavidea we keep our eyes out for better/easier/cheaper ways of doing things.  We are also careful to test-drive new technology before making the recommendation to clients.  This gives us a good handle on potential issues, strengths and weaknesses of a solution, and most importantly making sure we can support it so there is…

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Why I’m Changing My Title to Chief Culture Officer

As you know, I’ve been writing on the subject of corporate culture since I started this section of the blog about a year ago. I’ve been focused on ways to create healthy business cultures since my early experience managing the rock band, MAXLIDER. Some of you have asked me to share on the topic of…

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