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Walt Alexander is the editor-in-chief of Men of Value. Learn more about his vision for the online magazine for American men with the American values—faith, family & freedom—in his Welcome from the Editor.

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Every event has its own essence. Though the least thought out one, corporate events indeed have some specialty. But, most times, people don’t put a lot of thought into it. Thus, they turn out to be boring ones. Hiring an Event Management Company in London is always a good idea to conduct a successful event. But, even if you don’t plan to hire someone and do it on your own, you can make it grand and its memory will be etched into the hearts of people for a long time.

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Business Headlines

Bitcoin, Ethereum and other significant digital currencies have experienced an all-powerful accident this month, with some dreading there could be more agony to come. Find the Ethereum exchange with cointree savvy, imaginative, and pivotal.

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DevotionalsFaith

I have always hated the question, “Are you religious?” When I would talk to my mentor Lloyd, about religion, I would say, “I don’t see Christianity as a religion, I see it as relationship with God” his reply would be, “religion is relationship with God”. However, going to Christian college

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Women and Family

Nature abhors a vacuum and where there is much freedom and emptiness, there will be sufficient room for idle activities. However, there is a clear difference between idle engagement and productive engagement. Idle engagement is when you engage in activities with little or no impact, while productive engagement is when you engage in activities that increase knowledge, skills, wellness, and mental resourcefulness.

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Sports

Sports Podiatry is that the treatment of foot, ankle, leg, and knee injuries by altering lower limb function employing a sort of method, including insoles, footwear, and exercises. The sports podiatrist will analyze the way an individuals’ foot strikes the bottom and evaluate its impact on the opposite joints.

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FoodLooking Good

Do you want to lose a few kilos? Whether you have a special event coming up or you just want to feel better in your own skin, weight loss is a common goal. But how much should you be eating per day to make this happen? This is an individual question that requires some self-reflection and experimentation. In this post, you’ll get some general tips on how to work out your ideal caloric intake for weight loss, and share some ideas on healthy foods that will help you reach your goals.

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DevotionalsFaith

by Dean Honeycutt July 23, 2022 Blue Ridge Christian News I am saddened by recent news reports about pastors and church leaders who have sinned by sexual misconduct. Some of these reports are almost unbelievable, how could some of these well-known men who preached the word of God fall into

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Business Headlines

Today’s technology has changed the shopping experience. While many of us still enjoy trying on clothes at our favorite department store, we also relish the ability to buy specific and unique items through an e-commerce app, or research product details via our smartphone. The changing nature of retail has opened tremendous opportunities for small businesses in the past decade. According to new research, “Charting the Growth Journey: From Product to Profitable Business” from GS1 US, a not-for-profit product identification and standards organization, the most successful small businesses are those that develop diverse strategies for growth.
Specifically, small brands that demonstrate a solid understanding of retailer requirements and seek the expert advice and services of external partners are better equipped to take advantage of today’s “always open” shopping environment. There are three ways small brands are finding growth opportunities in today’s rapidly-evolving retail landscape: They focus on their product, build a complete channel strategy, and partner with professionals to accelerate success. Focusing on the product Small business owners are often driven by a passion for bringing their unique product to market. According to the study, 61 percent of respondents cite customer demand for personalized services and products as a top trend. Almost as many (58 percent) anticipate that changing customer habits – such as where they make purchases (online or in-store) – will impact their brand’s growth.” Building the story, the brand, and trust, is critical. Otherwise, it’s a race to the bottom on cost,” says Steve Lange, co-founder of It’s All Good, a line of clean personal care products.

Focusing on customers and their needs is important, but finding the right balance and managing diverse business challenges such as lack of time and resources, are major concerns for many of the brands that participated in the study. Building a complete channel strategy Small businesses must look beyond the immediate pressures of starting a business to position themselves with the right retail channels for their products. These can include online marketplaces, national retailers, local retailers, kiosks, craft fairs, or their own stores or websites. High-growth leaders (respondents who experienced 25 percent or more growth in the past year) know the importance of channel mix and leverage an average of 3.1 channels to sell their products, while laggards (those with revenue declines in the past 12 months) report using just 1.3 channels. Proving credibility to retailers is also a major hurdle for small brands.

The study found that 59 percent of leaders see a direct correlation between providing complete product information (such as images, product origins, and more) in their online listings with the number of products sold. Additionally, 57 percent of these same growth leaders indicated that using UPCs in their product listings helps customers more easily find their products online.”Incomplete product information and UPCs show a lack of experience to potential retail partners. It’s important to understand that you need consistency from retailer to retailer,” says Erik Elfstrum, founder and CEO, pureLYFT, an all-natural caffeine alternative beverage. Partnering with professionals Seeking outside business support was also identified as an important growth factor among small brands. Such partnerships help them build a more sustainable business model and offer opportunities for expansion.

The study found that more than half (55 percent) of high-growth leaders agree that partnering with a retail broker or consultant has been critical to growing the business. Specifically, 83 percent of small brands that leverage online marketplaces and national retailers say partners (such as barcode services, software providers, business consultants, and more) improve their understanding of product information and its impact on their business. For help finding the right partners to support growth, many small businesses have found credible options through the GS1 US Solution Partner Program, a network of certified solution providers that provide guidance and a range of services to support retailer requirements. Ultimately, it’s a new world for shoppers and businesses alike. The research shows that maintaining a holistic view of the opportunities available to small businesses is a major contributor to long-term growth.

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By James Bu on July 25, 2022 What is a Web Design? Web design is considered a process involved in the UI and UX design of any website. UI and UX are considered the external part of the website that is visible to your website visitors. Web design of any website includes the

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Business Headlines

Beginners learning stock trading basics should have many quality education sources. It’s like learning to ride a bike: Trial and error and persistence lead to success. Stock trading has the advantage of lasting a lifetime. Investors have years to refine their expertise, and 20-year-old ideas are being used.

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