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Here’s Why I No Longer Use Project Management Tools like Trello Anymore

Here’s Why I No Longer Use Project Management Tools like Trello Anymore

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

I’ve been using Trello for quite some time and loving it despite having a hard time grasping how it works at first. But after using it for quite some time, I realize that it didn’t work for me as much as I hope for. And that’s okay.

MailPoet vs. Mailchimp: Why I No Longer Use Mailchimp Anymore

MailPoet vs. Mailchimp: Why I No Longer Use Mailchimp Anymore

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

It’s no secret here that I’ve been using Mailchimp for a long time. And I still use it even after many authors made a fuss about the change in Mailchimp. But alas, I finally take the plunge to ditch Mailchimp and use MailPoet instead.

What Will Be My Year 2024 Goals

What Will Be My Year 2024 Goals

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

Now that we’re only a few days away till 2024 is here, these are the things that I’m planning to do this year. While many of them is kind of expected, I will say that this one goal can seem like a shock to many of you.

What My Book Marketing Plan Will Look Like Moving Forward

What My Book Marketing Plan Will Look Like Moving Forward

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

Yes, I get it’s hard to know what am I up to when everything seems to be all over the place when it comes to book marketing. If you’re wondering about how I market my books, you’ll get a rough idea with this plan of mine.

Yes, I Finally Quit Social Media for Good and I Don’t Regret It One Bit

Yes, I Finally Quit Social Media for Good and I Don’t Regret It One Bit

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

I’m sure that many of you may already see this coming. But in all honesty, I never imagined that I will take the plunge to quit social media for good so soon.

Why I’ll Be Using Generative AI Artwork on My Book Cover From Now Onward

Why I’ll Be Using Generative AI Artwork on My Book Cover From Now Onward

by Suhaili Shazreena | Business Updates

Some of you will assume that I got this generative AI artwork bug because everybody else is doing. But the truth is my reason for using generative AI artwork goes beyond the hype and its cost-saving benefits.

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