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Allison Bliss, Director of Oakland Marketing Agency “Allison Bliss Consulting” offers Marketing & Communications Services with teams of specialists. Our affordable and high-value marketing services and programs range from Social Media to video, SEO, writing, design and more – all in one agency affording you time and money savings.

After all, ignorance is expensive, but “Knowledge is Bliss.

Why Does it Work?

a place to share ideas on why walking works to inspire creative and better ideas at work & experiences of participants in our group walks.

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Walking Increases Creativity: A Stanford Study

What do Aristotle, Nietzsche, Rimbaud, Kant, Rousseau, and Thoreau have in common? Yep – stimuli from walking! A recent study from Stanford University revealed that walking boosted creative inspiration by 60%. The act of walking itself, and not the environment, was the main factor. Anecdotally, our … READ FULL POST

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Walks in the Bay Area

Please share under comments your favorite places to walk in the Bay Area. Here are a few of mine:   The Mosaic Steps in Golden Gate heights are one of my favorite walks (16th & Moraga in San Francisco) because of their beauty. Each section … READ FULL POST

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Treadmill Desks

If you can’t take our facilitated group business “Walks with Bliss” or individual business consultation “Walks with Bliss” or live in a state with very inclement weather, here are some great resources we love for healthful, creativity enhancing walking at work. After all, 1/3 of our … READ FULL POST

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Walking for Health

infographic on walking for health

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Funny Things Entrepreneurs Never Admit

sharing this hilarious (yet very real) post by Dharmesh Shah on “Things Entrepreneurs never Confess to Their VCs”.

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Heartbreaking Beliefs Costing You Big Bucks

It’s heartbreaking to hear incorrect beliefs from truly worthy business owners because it costs them big bucks. Yet many of us have fallen into this trap.

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“Mind Expansion: Tips for Businesses with Multiple Services”

how to market business that offers multiple services, save months of time and thousands of dollars. Our holiday gift to readers.

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Community Support: The Reason for Business

Ultimately, the reason for business is to serve our communities while also making a profit for the owner to keep the business flourishing. If our businesses are connected, we know what matters to our community. It’s just good marketing sense. It feels disingenuous when companies flaunt their support, … READ FULL POST

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Facebook for Professionals Who Are Afraid to Ask

How to use Facebook for Professionals who have been afraid to ask techy questions. Covers recent updates on Facebook for advanced users as well as common questions from those not super familiar with Facebook or Social Media.

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Why Aren’t Women Getting Paid What They’re Truly Worth? PART 1

Women earn less than men. We know that. This article explores habits, beliefs and actions that hold women back from earning their worth. PART ONE of a 2 part article.

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Why Aren’t Women Getting Paid What They’re Truly Worth? PART 2

This article focusses on how to establish value to define pricing. It is PART 2 OF A TWO PART ARTICLE.

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More Results & Epiphanies

 “My husband and I are in the pre-launch phase of our new company, and had contacted Allison to do one of her “Walks with Bliss” meetings. Neither of us was quite sure what to expect. We’re both huge exercise fans, so the prospect of having … READ FULL POST

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5 Steps to Find More Time & Money in Your Business

Download and Listen to this Post (14 minutes) or Read it below . . .      In the first ten years of growing a business, almost everyone struggles for that ideal balance of time and money. We’ve all been there.  Along the way, we’ve probably … READ FULL POST

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Walking for Business at Ted Talks

Walking for business comes to Ted Talks, “Ideas Worth Sharing”.

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Brain Research on Walking

Walking Just Makes You Smarter.It’s Proven Science. The LA Times reports on a study measuring how walking increases your cognitive ability, helps your brain ward off dementia, and supports your think through on executive control tasks — things like planning, scheduling, dealing with ambiguity, working memory and multitasking.

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How Marketing Database Enables More Time & Profits; Exactly What to Track!

It’s Hard Enough Being an Entrepreneur. Here’s a way to simplify it!

A database allows you to make smarter decisions! It’s a critical marketing tool that helps you find, sort, track & measure what’s working and what’s not. Once you know what works, you can earn more profits!

Already have a database?
This article includes exact fields to set up to ensure you’re getting accurate marketing measurements.

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What Walking Techniques Clinic Participants Experience

What do walkers get from these clinics? Strength Reduction of pain Fun Ideas! Listen yourself: Sharon gets ideas for adding walking to her life.   John gets exercise, fun and support!   WALKERS REVIEW A NIGHT WALKING CLINIC Beth finds energy for evening projects. Pat … READ FULL POST

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Walking Clinics For Health, Visionary Ideas, and Stress Reduction at Work

walking clinics offer fun, safe techniques for strengthening, increasing endurance, and visionary idea building you can bring to your workplace.

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