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What to Do About MINIMUM WAGE

When it comes to employment, I’ve always believed that you should develop skills that make you almost invaluable to prospective employers; skills that allow you to ask for, and receive fair pay. But I’m torn on the issue of wether the minimum wage should be raised. On one hand, I understand the plight of workers […]

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Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman Verdict

Regardless of the outcome of the trial of George Zimmerman,  there will be heated debate after the verdict. Zimmerman fatally shot unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin, last year when he was walking home from a convenience store. The African-American teenager went to the store to buy candy and iced tea, then took a shortcut through Zimmerman’s […]

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What’s Next, for the 2013 NBA Champion Miami Heat?

      After a record breaking season that included a 27 game win streak, 66 regular season wins and Lebron James being named MVP for the fourth time, The Miami Heat capped off their incredible run with back-to-back championships. There are only five teams in this elite NBA fraternity  to ever accomplish this: Bulls, Celtics, […]

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PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGY

With the state of social media and the 24 hour news cycle, having a good PR strategy is critical to your company’s communication. Here’s a great article by Ardi Kolah (originally published on Vocus), which effectively outlines this point:     It’s often very difficult to know what makes a news release work and what doesn’t […]

3 Things to Consider Before Selling Your House FSBO (For Sale By Owner)

So you’re a homeowner and you’ve finally decided to list your house for sale on the real estate market, CONGRATULATIONS! With the proper guidance, you may be able to execute this rather arduous business deal without it becoming a total nightmare. As a licensed real estate agent in South Florida, I’ve seen and heard enough […]

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Microsoft finally admits, Windows 8 sucks!

The massive failure of the Windows 8 OS has become too noticeable for even Microsoft to ignore. In a recent interview with CBS, Bill Gates said, “…it’s clearly a mistake.” Here’s a great break down of the market research concerning Microsoft by the guys over at Motley Fool.

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3 Reasons Your Business Needs A Social Media Manager

As more businesses recognize the importance of  having a relevant social media presence, the question of how they should implement and manage their presence becomes more salient. Launching a social media campaign, complete with strategic outline and measurable, clearly defined goals, can be a daunting task. Many books have been written on this topic, but I’ll […]

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2013 Miami Marathon

Success Media Solutions is proud to announce that for the second straight year, we’ve been booked as the official photographers for the ING MIAMI MARATHON, January 25 – 27. We would like to thank Nissan USA and GMR for making this possible. If you’re going to this event, come by and say hello and have your […]

Life Lessons From a Champion: LeBron James

Two years ago, when LeBron James announced “The Decision” to take his talents to South Beach and join The Miami Heat, it was met with much fanfare and controversy. As if Miami needed another reason to be hated, the decision, almost overnight, catapulted The Heat to the unenviable position of the most hated team in sports. LeBron […]