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NAPSI)—When it comes to succeeding in business, it’s important to know what not to say and how not to say it. Fortunately, a recent survey can help you and your firm avoid these pitfalls.
What Not To Say
For example, people have a low tolerance for work jargon. When asked what work phrases they hate the most, respondents replied:
1.Per my last e-mail: 32%
2.We’re all in this together: 32%
3.Blue sky thinking: 29%
4.Did you get that thing I sent you?: 28%
5.Let’s touch base: 27%
6.Let’s circle back: 23%
7.Can you get this to me EOD?: 23%
8.Let’s table that: 21%
9.Let’s get this offline: 12%
Essentially, the key to getting people to read and respond to a message is to keep it simple, keep it short and avoid clichés. The clearest communicators write the way they talk.
How Not To Say It
According to the research, respondents estimated they get 44 e-mails a day and 32 of them aren’t worth paying attention to. That comes to over 16,000 e-mails a year with 11,680 of them deemed a waste of time.
The survey from SizzleDeck, a software application that makes it easy for businesses to build, share and track phone-friendly landing pages, found more than half of Americans polled have difficulty clearing their work e-mail inbox.
Sending a text, however, is still an effective way to get attention. On average people check their phones 18 times during a day and are more than three times more likely to prefer to read text messages than open e-mails. In fact, three-quarters admit checking their phones first thing in the morning and last thing at night.
Learn More
For further facts and tips, visit www.sizzledeck.com.
(NAPSI)—If your electricity goes out due to ice, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business.
Just keep safety in mind when using generators, advises the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing small engine, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
“Not having power when you need it is frustrating, so a generator can provide emergency backup power at a reasonable cost,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI. “It’s important to follow all manufacturer’s instructions, and never place a generator in your garage or inside your home or building. It should be a safe distance from the structure and not near an air intake.”
More tips include:
#1. Take stock of your generator. Make sure equipment is in good working order before starting and using it. Do this before a storm hits.
#2. Review the directions. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions. Review the owner’s manuals (look manuals up online if you cannot find them) so equipment is operated safely.
#3. Install a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector in your home. This alarm will sound if dangerous levels of carbon monoxide enter the building.
#4. Have the right fuel on hand. Use the type of fuel recommended by the generator manufacturer to protect this important investment. It is illegal to use any fuel with more than 10% ethanol in outdoor power equipment. (For more information on proper fueling for outdoor power equipment visit www.LookBeforeYouPump.com.) It’s best to use fresh fuel, but if you are using fuel that has been sitting in a gas can for more than 30 days, add fuel stabilizer to it. Store gas only in an approved container and away from heat sources. Continue reading
(NAPSI)—Imagine this: consuming a few small bites a day can help you manage your weight and reduce your risk of diabetes, gallstones, heart disease and cancer. It’s not some new miracle drug, it’s that long-time favorite of kids and adults alike—the peanut.
Large population studies show that small amounts of peanuts and peanut butter in your daily diet can help reduce the chances of developing a chronic disease. Peanuts are a superfood because just a small handful delivers 19 vitamins and minerals that contribute to your overall good health.
Here’s more good news. Peanuts are both tasty and versatile and you can enjoy them in a variety of delicious dishes that are easy enough to make any day but special enough for the holidays, such as this one:
Peanut Butter Sweet Potato Casserole with Peanut Streusel Topping
Prep time: 25
Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins
Total: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 10 Continue reading
(NAPSI)—Experts of all sorts now say face masks are a must to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Someone you meet could have the coronavirus and not realize it. Not all masks work equally well, however, researchers have discovered. Here are some of the most important features to look for when choosing a mask, according to the latest conclusions.
Mask Types and Filtering Effectiveness
When it comes to what types of masks are best, there are different levels of protection. A Lancet study shows 96% protection from N95 masks with single layer cloth masks offering as little as 5% protection. N95 masks are considered the best of the best but they may be hard to find because healthcare workers are the top priority due to their high exposure to COVID. Where does that leave you? Masks with an FDA 510k approved N95 substantial equivalent mask which passes and even exceeds all the FDA tests required for an N95 mask.
“There is no reason for consumers to have such a low level of protection with a cloth mask when N95 substantial equivalent masks are now becoming available in the 100s of millions and bring an average of 97% protection to consumers,” says COVID Educator and former TV Chief Medical correspondent Bob Arnot, MD.
“N95 and surgical masks are the most effective at preventing the spread of coronavirus—that’s why everyone should reserve them for healthcare workers,” adds Dr. Arnot. “The good news is, saving N95 masks for healthcare workers doesn’t leave you vulnerable: you just need to choose a mask that’s designed to deliver the protection and filtration properties of these masks.” Continue reading
Ocala Business Leaders met Rodney Gutierrez, CMP Sales Manager for the World Equestrian Center. Rodney was Invited by April Savarese of the Boys and Girls Club of Marion County to speak to the OBL group about what the facility has to offer the Community.
We are #1! It is a chant and cheer that can meet a variety of different things but it almost always a positive. In this case, the Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership (CEP) is celebrating being named the national Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives for 2020. In other words, the CEP is the #1 chamber in all the land. This is the only globally-recognized industry award that honors top chambers.
At the CEP, this is more than just a pretty trophy and banner to hang on the wall. It is recognition of the unique partnerships which exist in this community between businesses, local governments, education providers, and the CEP. The idea behind chamber of the year award is to recognize those chambers which have demonstrated organizational strength and made an impact on key community priorities. The partnerships that exist and drive growth in this community is at the heart of what is recognized with this award. In other words, it is not just a CEP award but it is an award for the entire Ocala Metro.
One might wonder why this matters to the community at large? If one does not own a business, why does the CEP, the voice of the business community, receiving recognition really matter? It means the entity designated to lead growth and development for our area is operating at the highest level and leading efforts to meaningfully impact our community. The combination of metrics reviews, white papers, and in-depth interviews means that data is being tested and reviewed and it is consistently coming out among the very best. In fact, this year it is the very best! Continue reading
The European Union 468 – building 27 more… Total 495
Turkey has 56 – building 93 more… Total 149
South Africa has 79 – building 24 more… Total 103
India has 589 – building 446 more.. Total 1035
Philippines has 19 – building 60 more… Total 79
South Korea has 58 – building 26 more… Total 84
Japan has 90 – building 45 more… Total 135
China has 2,363 – building 1,171 more… Total 3,534
That’s 5,615 projected coal powered plants in just 8 countries.
USA has 15 – building 0 more..Total 15
The “green new deal” want to shut down those 15 plants in order to “save” the planet. This makes the point. Whatever the USA does or doesn’t do won’t make a D@#$ difference regarding CO2 unless the rest of the world, especially China and India reduces coal-fired power plants as well.
The whole “global warming” and “climate change” gambits by politicians was to create a *supposedly* sound, scientific basis to justify a federal government power-grab and the passage of MORE laws to increase taxes and increased control of the privately owned power industry and its distribution. Never forget the *main* motivation they have!
They wonder why we left the Paris Climate Agreement!
By TomL
Our Country is so divided, it is full of HATE and not enough LOVE! I guess our next step is to learn to recognize the difference and join in with the people who are not full of hate and support the fact people have the right to be different. Anything that is driven by hate eventually destroys itself in the end. The Democrats let the Socialist join their party to use their votes. When they realize they have been used all hell will break loose. The Party that will be in tacked In four years will be the Republican Party they will pick up the pieces. The Tax Payers and the country will be hurt!
Why did Donald Trump get voted out? First there are people who say he did not get voted out but as it is finalized one way or another, I ask myself what happened so I started asking people around me in my circle of people I know. The one thing that several people said, “If he would just stop talking!” I think they mean if he would stop talking when he made his point. The problem is he could not because the Main Stream Media was on him 24 …7.
In my opinion, the things that need to happen! 1st We the people need to build a bigger and better Internet and not let anyone take control it. Where has the FCC been? If you slander someone they can sue you! 2nd All the States must have the same election Laws. You can not have a President that runs all of the United States if every state makes their own laws. We need to pass laws that allow Media to be sued for slander or reporting and repeating a statement same thing that has been proven to be untrue. Make the main stream media prove their facts or pay the consequences. We can’t just allow lies to be repeated time after time and ruin someones life. Continue reading
Huey Magoos Celebrated their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, November 20, 2020, located at 629 N Hwy 27/441, Lady Lake, FL 32159.
What is the ‘ELECTORAL COLLEGE’ ? – Apparently USA elections are not 1-person=1 vote “as advertised”.
Donald Trump lost to Hilary Clinton by over 3 million votes, but the so-called ‘electors’ quickly fixed it.
This time, Joe Biden won by over 6 million votes and they are trying to ‘fix’ that too.
Contrary to what we are told, these ‘electors’ are appointed by state politicians and are not legally bound by the recent election.
Some States (Maine and Nebraska) split their Electoral votes regardless of their voters choice. Others choose their Electors based on the NATIONAL popular vote regardless of their State’s vote.
Fact is that the Republicans can put President Trump back in office. It’s perfectly legal. If/when it happens no-one, not the Senate, the military or anyone else has any legal right or authority to stop it. What might be worse is that future Presidents will know that it can be done.
Win enough State Governorships and you can ‘stack’ the Electors any way you want. As mentioned above, the ‘Popular Vote’ already means nothing, does it?
What is ‘RANKED CHOICE VOTING’? In most elections the candidate with the most votes wins as in Florida and most other states. Continue reading
