It’s a New Year, but that doesn’t mean that the issues of last year just go away. Policy changes of the last year will continue to cause conversations into 2018. Our founder, Kim Bode was inspired by one of these policy changes that occurred in September. The new year will mean new challenges for business […]
As 2017 comes to a close, we’ve covered the latest trends in the worlds of SEO and marketing, so it only makes sense we would continue our streak and cover upcoming trends in social media. While the social world is always changing, 2018 could hold changes we never imagined, like augmented reality and virtual hangs. […]
The Devastating Impact of Today’s Ruling Today, the FCC voted to repeal Obama’s net neutrality regulations. You’ve probably noticed that people aren’t happy. We are some of those people. Here is a brief recap to get you up to speed, along with the ethics behind why you should be seriously pissed off. What Exactly Is […]
If you have an online presence, you’re probably familiar with the term SEO. But while many know what it is, it’s still a mystery to most. And, Google doesn’t make it any easier to understand. They are constantly making updates to their algorithms and offering businesses very little information on those changes. It can be […]
It’s the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and you know what that means. And, if you don’t, we’re about to tell you. Yes, you may be feeling the lull of Thanksgiving leftovers, and your bank account may be diminished from Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday … But, today isn’t about spending, and it’s not […]
In a constantly connected world, work/life balance seems like a pipe dream. Some even say it’s a myth since, for many, work is their life and vice versa. But, no matter who we are or how much we love our work, we still need to take time, occasionally, to step back, unplug, and disconnect. Why? […]
Millennials catch a lot of flack. They’ve been blamed for killing entire industries (chain restaurants), foods (cereal), and pastimes (golf). As a millennial, I am not offended by these accusations since they are, by all accounts, true. And, honestly, is anyone really going to miss Applebee’s? This generation, born after 1980, is also changing the […]
About the organization – Grand Rapids Pride Center: The 29th annual Grand Rapids Pride Festival hosted by the Grand Rapids Pride Center (GRPC) is taking place this week and #Team834 is ecstatic to assist in the execution of this year’s festivities! In case you live under a rock and don’t know about the Grand Rapids […]
There’s one place on earth about 90% of shoppers can agree is “their happy place.” The wonderland of Target is indeed a tempting place to go. Whether you want to admit it or not, we’ve all gone to Target with the intention of buying a small list of items, and end up leaving with a hefty […]
Personal brand and relationship building have been hot topics around the 834 office recently. A core part of personal branding is relationships, connections and being visible. That being said, don’t be an asshole because it will come back to haunt you. On the other hand, keep in mind that you can’t be nice all the time. […]