I attribute TitleSmart’s success to positive thinking, strategic decision-making, and straight up hard work. And a great way to set yourself up for a successful year is through thoughtful goal setting. Goals should be both personal and professional! Push yourself to dig deep and don’t be afraid to set BIG goals! So, how can you … Read More
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Brighten Up Your Winter with a Good Book
From pages made from papyrus plants in ancient Egypt, to parchment from calf and deer skin in ancient Greece, to the first papers made from plant pulp in ancient China, books have seen many incarnations over the millennia. Even today with the wide availability of e-books, most book lovers still say they prefer the feel … Read More
Back to School Lesson: A History of Title Insurance
It’s back-to-school season, and what better way to honor our educational system than by brushing up on a little history lesson? So, sharpen those pencils, and get ready to learn The History of Title Insurance. You may not realize it, but the days before title insurance were pretty risky for homebuyers. Until 1868, purchases … Read More
Your Business Back-to-School Checklist
As summer winds down, it’s time to start thinking about that familiar tradition of our youth: the back-to-school routine. Students of all ages are dusting off their backpacks, stocking up on supplies, and sharpening their pencils, but why leave all the fun of organizing and planning for a fresh fall start to the kids? … Read More
The Benefits of Being a Smartie
Here at TitleSmart, we are incredibly grateful for our hard-working and dedicated employees. And we show our appreciation through a robust benefits program that includes comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a life insurance benefit policy, gym membership subsidies, and homebuying discounts, just to name a few. Everybody knows that one of the most important aspects … Read More
Be the Kind of Leader You Would Follow
Every employee, in every position, has the opportunity to lead. Look around you. No matter what position you hold, there will most likely be someone who is learning from you. Here are a few tips to help you be the type of leader you would follow: Seek out opportunities to improve your skills in … Read More
Massive Action
Whether at work or in your personal life, if you are not achieving your goals, it might be time to take Massive Action! Taking Massive Action means that you simply commit to taking action until your goal is achieved. Seems simple enough, right? Well, here are three tips to help you take Massive Action in … Read More
Muscle Imbalances in the Workplace
Whether you’re a student, truck driver, or work at a computer all day long, the one thing we have in common is sitting for long periods of time. What most people don’t realize is that sedentary lifestyles such as these can negatively impact your body’s health even if you’re active outside of work. Being in … Read More
There is Only One Thing Better Than Music: Live Music!
The Twin Cities music scene is a vital one. Minneapolis is ranked eighth among “America’s Best Music Cities”. We have rich diversity, varied venues, local talent, and outdoor festivals. On any given night there is a venue with amazing music just waiting for you. You will find live music anywhere from small coffeehouses and bars … Read More
The Power of the Business Card
We hear it all the time: “The business card is dead,” “Who needs a business card, just connect with them on LinkedIn!” But I am here to tell you about the power of that little piece of paper and how far it can take you in growing your business! At TitleSmart, I am always telling … Read More