Drew Schiller

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9 Surefire Ways To Break Open Your Creative Ice Jam

January 14, 2010
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Just a few minutes ago, I had the answers to all the world’s problems. Now all I can think of is the Big Mac ingredients song. So what happened? Where did all my wonderful ideas go? Will I ever get them back? Fortunately I’ve dealt with this situation enough through the years that I’ve developed [...]

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Five Ways To Make Sure You Accomplish Your Goals in 2010

January 4, 2010

Break it down — You’re not a super hero, but if you’re like me, your task list sure makes you look like one. Do yourself a favor and break down your goals into easily manageable chunks. Trust me, if you accomplish small objectives each day, you will reach that all-important, capital “G” Goal much quicker [...]

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Always Be Serving

May 8, 2009

“It has always been my belief that a man should do his best, regardless of how much he receives for his services, or the number of people he may be serving or the class of people served.” – Napoleon Hill We have all walked into a business (or contacted a customer service department, etc.) and [...]

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Avoid Fake Flowers

May 6, 2009

The April showers have again brought May flowers and everything is in bloom (and my allergies are kicking in). Walking down the street yesterday I was stopped in my tracks by something next to me that seemed out of place: potted fake tulips. “Tacky,” I thought. From a distance, I may not have noticed these [...]

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The Secret To Recession-Proofing Your Business

April 30, 2009

The New York Times ran a story recently about Selfridges, a London-based department store celebrating its 100th year of business. Talk about recession-proof — this store has been through two world wars and the Great Depression, let alone several recessions. What’s the secret to their success? Paul Kelly, the chief executive of Selfridges, says that [...]

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10 free do-it-yourself branding tips for businesses

February 16, 2009

I create logos, websites and other print materials for organizations to show their brand in the best light. I have observed that while some organizations are willing to spend money on visual design, they are not willing to spend the time and effort needed to create a truly successful brand. Brands that are successful communicate [...]

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