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It is almost time to say goodbye to 2021. In a couple of days, it will be the end of the year. This year may not have been the best year because the Covid-19 pandemic is still here causing so much disruption to people’s lives and there is so much uncertainty as to what our lives will be like in the New Year. So what can we do to ensure that next year will be better than this year? Here are 5 things you can do to prepare for a…
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I know it may be a little early to be writing this blog post, but I have been reflecting on the events that occurred throughout the year and have been thinking about what I want to accomplish next year. As we are approaching the end of 2021 we may start reflecting on the many highs and lows we experienced throughout the year and we may be wondering what we have to look forward to in the coming New Year. We may look back at our successes, our failures, our proud…
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When the Coronavirus pandemic started in 2020, many businesses faced the challenge of reaching their customers differently since there was a lack of face-to-face business or networking. Many businesses have become more reliant on their digital marketing strategies to build customer relationships and to increase sales. This post explores how important digital marketing is during the Covid-19 pandemic and what digital channels marketers are using to reach out to their audience. There are three important things that businesses have learned since we were struck by the Coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic…
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Since the pandemic hit, we have all been forced to do things differently at work. For months, some of us had to work from home, some never stopped working in the office, and others were on furlough. Now that the government has ended lockdown, some of us may have had to return to work. You may be experiencing new policies, social distancing rules, and a different way of interacting and communicating with your customers and colleagues. It can be difficult trying to get used to doing things differently. Here are…
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It was about a year ago that the world was struck by the Coronavirus pandemic. This deadly virus has changed the way we interact with people, restricted our travel, and changed our daily habits. One of the significant changes that has happened to most people is that we have to work from home. For some, working from home is seen as a blessing. They save money not having to commute to work, they are protecting themselves from getting Covid-19 because they do not have to work in the same office…
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I’m sure that we’re all ready to say goodbye to 2020. This was the year of world-changing events. From natural disasters and racial injustice to the Coronavirus pandemic and controversial US elections, this was the year of the most extraordinary events the world has ever seen. The most significant events that had an impact on the world, in my opinion, were the forest fires, Covid-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests, development of the Covid-19 vaccine, Brexit, and the US presidential election. Australia faced one of its most devastating wildfires which…
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We will be celebrating a very different Christmas this year. Instead of the usual parties, going to church and big family get-togethers, we will be celebrating Christmas with caution. We will be practising social distancing, staying away from our loved ones and celebrating Christmas with only the people we live with. Some of us, unfortunately, will have to spend the holiday alone. This is definitely not the normal way we would celebrate Christmas. Although the Covid-19 pandemic has forced us to change the way we celebrate this festive holiday, one…
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The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdown, loss of jobs, closure of businesses, and the substantial increase in debt can make anyone feel anxious, stressed, defeated, and discouraged. Life as we know it has completely changed. Nothing seems normal anymore. But through these difficult and unprecedented times, there is one thing that we need to get from a life of despair to a life of fulfillment…We need to have a growth mindset. What is a Growth Mindset? Having a growth mindset means believing that you can develop and improve your…
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All over the world, Coronavirus is on the rise. As of October 22, 2020, the number of cases worldwide has grown to 42,006,178 and there have been 1,140,759 deaths. In the UK, where I live, the number of Coronavirus cases increased to 810,467 and there have been 44,347 deaths in total. The government had first announced the rule of six on September 14, 2020. This means that only six people are allowed to meet socially indoors and outdoors. If there are social gatherings of more than six people then they…
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Coronavirus has exposed many things that have been happening around the world. Because of the covid-19 pandemic, we have become more aware of domestic violence, homelessness, unemployment, poverty, and the challenges faced by the healthcare system. But most importantly, the pandemic has exposed racism in all its ugliness and police brutality on people of color, particularly, black people. On the news we witnessed a video recording of George Floyd, an African American man, killed by a white police officer during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The officer pressed his knee…
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