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Dear Loyal Readers, Thank You!

Danke. Grazie. Gracias. Thank you. They are simple words yet heartfelt. When I started this blog nearly three and a half years ago, I had no idea what to expect. It was a crazy time, equal parts terrifying and exhilarating. I was starting a business, starting a blog and walking into the unknown. The CCCContinue reading “Dear Loyal Readers, Thank You!”

Why Grammar Still Matters (Even on a Smartphone)

Does your email signature on your smartphone contain the following disclaimer? Sent from [insert smartphone model here]. Please excuse misspellings, typos and grammatical errors. Sorry, it won’t save you. This post is being typed on a smartphone, but I don’t expect you to excuse any errors. In fact, I’m embarrassed when I spot an error,Continue reading “Why Grammar Still Matters (Even on a Smartphone)”

Is Gossip Good for Business?

Gossip is a dirty word. It’s condemned by parents, community leaders and business professionals the world over. Yet, here’s an interesting tidbit: it’s essential to our way of life. What?! “Even today the vast majority of human communication — whether in the form of emails, phone calls or newspaper columns — is gossip. It comesContinue reading “Is Gossip Good for Business?”

Sunshine Award Nomination From Ahh The Simple Life

CCC is honored to accept the Sunshine Award from Ahh the Simple Life! It’s an award one blogger gives to other bloggers “who are positive and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere.” Carol Preibis, co-founder of Ahh the Simple LIfe, is a contributor to the CCC blog and also recently published an eGuide, Living a GoodContinue reading “Sunshine Award Nomination From Ahh The Simple Life”

4 Tips To Succeed In Business I Picked Up at Garage Sales

Coolest @Lamp Ever by Tojosan via CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Four years ago, my family and I decided to host a multi-household garage sale. It was a great opportunity to pass on some of our lesser used wares and get together (mostly the latter). Of course, I decided to dig deeper to get the most out of our time and efforts. I was surprised byContinue reading “4 Tips To Succeed In Business I Picked Up at Garage Sales”

Every Move You Make: Maintaining Privacy in a Digital World

The Man. Big Brother. The eye in the sky. Whatever you call it, it’s watching you. (Cue The Police — the band, that is.) We’ve touched on the issue of privacy in a digital world before, but it’s worth revisiting as technology continues to improve. The issue comes from balancing convenience and maintaining any privacyContinue reading “Every Move You Make: Maintaining Privacy in a Digital World”

50 Things I’m Grateful For… Summer 2015 Edition

The author enjoying small talk at a conference.

It’s time, once again, for our annual tradition on the CCC blog. Each year, I list 50 unique “things” that I’m currently grateful for. While I’m grateful every day, it’s helpful to write down a list every now and then. I encourage you to try it! Write your own blog post or share your list inContinue reading “50 Things I’m Grateful For… Summer 2015 Edition”

Add The Power of Print to Your Marketing Mix

brain power by Allan Ajifo via CC BY 2.0 // text added by author

By 2016, the printing industry is expected to hit $845 billion.^ And yes, it’s growing. Before you go all digital in your marketing efforts, take a step back and consider the power of print. Beyond the sheer size of the industry and options available, creative uses of print in your marketing campaigns can help youContinue reading “Add The Power of Print to Your Marketing Mix”

Does Your Brand Speak Emoji? 😎 💬 💻

Emoji. Those cute little characters that you add to your texts and tweets are all grown up — or at least getting there. In fact, the “picture letters” have moved into the business world. Today #ChevyGoesEmoji. But first, tweet us your favorite emoji to get this party started. http://t.co/cATXXdIfsn pic.twitter.com/bKnxRBaMHY — Chevrolet (@chevrolet) June 25,Continue reading “Does Your Brand Speak Emoji? 😎 💬 💻”

Living a Good Life: On the Road to Authentic Happiness

“The more I learn about positive psychology, the more I am convinced of its tremendous potential. Potential to transform individuals and societies. Potential to steer humanity into a new era, an era that pays homage to this statement: Every human being, whether living now or in a future generation, should be afforded the opportunity toContinue reading “Living a Good Life: On the Road to Authentic Happiness”