While you could certainly get the gist of your meaning across with improper grammar, this can reflect poorly on you and your company. Having good grammar is paramount for establishing and maintaining a professional image and the respect of your...
Topics: grammar tips, much and many, writing

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Before we get to the rest of today’s post, I like to wish my fellow Canucks (and everyone else for that matter) a very happy Canada Day! I am very proud to hail from the land of maple syrup, the embrace of multiculturalism, and universal health...
Topics: canada day, Stuff, top thinkers

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Working from home as a freelance writer, one of the greatest challenges that I encounter on a daily basis is finding that delicate balance between work and leisure time. I’ve commented on this flexible work schedule on several occasions,...
Topics: digital lifestyle, internet addiction, Personal Development

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As a freelance writer, I am occasionally approached by people who have projects outside of my usual foray. As you may already know, I typically write on topics like technology, social media and that kind of thing. The vast majority of the content that I..
Topics: business, portfolio, skills development

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When you ask some people why they haven’t joined Twitter yet, they’ll oftentimes say that they don’t want to share every mundane moment of their lives with the rest of the online world. They either feel that their lives are not...
Topics: Internet, social media, Technology, twitter

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