Stress sucks. We know it’s easy to become overwhelmed at work, causing you to be less productive and less happy. When stress hits, you have two choices: fly off the handle or take control by redirecting your scattered energy in a positive way. Here are a few techniques to help you de-stress when work gets […]
As most of you know, Your Biz Your Town is a monthly radio segment that our leading lady from 834 co-hosts with the always energetic Shelley Irwin on WGVU. The show airs the 4th Friday of the month on 88.5 FM. Each month we bring in some pretty great guests to share their story whether […]
When it comes to internship programs, 834 Design & Marketing is the Gru to a sea of not-so-yellow minions. Although their work responsibilities are a little different than Gru’s minions, we’re sure they could chase down villains or throw a killer dance party if we put it on their Basecamp to-do list. They’re still working […]
As a promising young professional, it’s going to shock you how easily you’ll be dismissed by hiring managers solely based on your age. You won’t see it coming until it smacks you square between the shoulder pads of your peach JCPenney blazer. But if you do what famous comedian Steve Martin once said, “Be so […]
LinkedIn: World’s Largest Professional Network. The social networking website hosts over 147 million people with professional occupations, 60 percent of which are either decision-makers or individuals with direct access to decision-makers. The top four professions on LinkedIn are in the fields of information technology, marketing/advertising, financial services and computer software—all occupations with average incomes exceeding $60,000 annually. […]
It is no secret that 834 is passionate about community engagement. Not only do we practice it in our personal lives, we ensure it overflows into our business and the clients we represent. We firmly believe giving back to the community that supports us is a privileged responsibility. But what piece of us controls our […]
Sometimes a cause is so compelling, so basic, that we are forced to share it with the community. Here is your monthly nonprofit discovery post in the series Cause We Love. We’d like to introduce you to Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank, a surplus food supplier to local pantries, shelters, and other anti-hunger organizations. Feeding […]
By now, most businesses realize the importance of social media for growth and development. If this is not true for your business, you might be, actually you are behind the times and it’s time to get with them! Many businesses do not understand how to properly execute a social media strategy. Not to fear, we’ve […]
