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Walt Alexander

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.

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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Business Headlines

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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Women and Family

Fathers can do a great job of raising daughters. Especially if they have a guide on how to become a super parent.. But frequently, they are somewhat less interested in raising daughters simply as they haven’t any clue how to do it and where to start. Here are 10 easy, but very powerful rules gathered by the writers of a magazine for young parents.

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Sports

Everything has its fundamentals or basics. If one gets these fundamentals in place, then he or she can completely accomplish a given task. This is suitable for rifle shooting too. In a rifle shooting, accuracy and speed are the most essential components. But at the same time, if a rifle is handled recklessly or carelessly may lead to unwanted complications.

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FoodLooking Good

Are you looking for a healthy way to add more protein and omega-3 fatty acids to your diet? If so, you may be considering adding seafood like the best reef fish or tuna to your menu. It is a great source of nutrients, but be aware, that it also comes with some risks.

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Business Headlines

Are you already familiar with crypto trading? If yes, then you might have registered on several exchanges too. Great! Now, you can take advantage of different types to trade effectively. For successful crypto trading, you must be aware of some basic and advanced order types like market order, stop, stop-loss order, Take Profit order, Trailing stop, and more.

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Business Headlines

You will find a lot of options related to houses for sale in your certain area. But selecting one of them will be difficult for you especially if you are a family person. Thinking about the security of your family is a major role to select one area. Therefore, great homework in the form of research should be conducted accordingly. Otherwise, you will remain worried about your children living alone with no nanny in the house. All you can do is to find a secure place with the availability of security and remain peaceful throughout the day. Now, your problem has been solved!

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