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Six Degrees Of Competition: The Future Might Surprise You

Do you really know who your competitors are? Kris Oestergaard points out that your competitors may not just be those who have direct substitutional products, but also the ones who indirectly affect usage of your offerings today and who might have a massive impact on your value offerings in the near future.

Nine Companies That Got Brand Right

In a world full of noise and endless options, it's tough to earn customer loyalty. Lindsay Pedersen says the answer is to forge a strong brand strategy and let it drive every move you make.

MCAlert Founder And Former Captain At PBSO Jay Hart On How To Make Meetings...

Here are 10 best practices that MCAlert founder and Former Captain Jay Hart advises for making meetings more productive.

Coping With A Burned Out Boss 

Burnout is all too real in our modern workplace. When the symptoms become undeniable in your boss, you and others on her team will inevitably experience the backlash. Be prepared to take up the slack, says Vicky Oliver, author of "Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots".

Can Consultants Ever Find Balance? Seven Ways To Start Moving In The Right Direction 

Being a consultant can consume your life if you let it. There is no such thing as perfect work/life balance, but this advice from Elaine Biech will help you work toward the goal while building a career you love.

Ask Yourself 3 Questions To Help Find A Financial Advisor You Can Trust

Most people say they don’t completely trust that their advisor is always acting in their best interests. Chris Hobart, CEO and founder of Hobart Financial Group says these 3 questions can help you find about the person you rely on to handle your finances.

Your Biggest Marketing Mistake In 2019 Will Likely Be Your Marketing Plan

Lonny Kocina, CEO of Media Relations Agency and author of "The CEO’s Guide to Marketing" shares some practical steps for improving your sales by improving your marketing processes.

Creating A Safe Environment For Failure

Servant leadership is a set of behaviors and practices that turn the traditional "power leadership" model upside down; instead of the people working to serve the leader, the leader actually exists to serve the people, explains Art Barter, author of "The Art of Servant Leadership II".

How The Right Suit Accessories Can Help Men Succeed In Business

From leading a team meeting to pitching to a new client or even just going about your day to day office tasks, the right suit and accessories can help you triumph in your business life.

How To Spot A Flaw In Your Project Plans And Propositions

Whether it’s a fatal flaw in the proposal stage, or a project management error, there is definitely a way for you to improve your entire process. Aaron Beashel, Head of Marketing at Qwilr shares some tips.

Why Company Culture Is Vital for Every Remote Company

Having helped countless remote web developers find trustworthy companies to collaborate with, the folks at Soshace noticed a curious trend: remote companies with great company culture perform better.

How To Transform Workplace Culture

how do you build a great corporate culture? Very intentionally, and it starts with the top leadership then engages leaders throughout the organization, says Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., author of “The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times”.

Techniques For A Successful Job Search

Finding a job can be a challenging process. How do you show a prospective employer what you’re worth and secure the job? Here are four useful techniques to use in your next job search.

Why You Should Cancel Your Staff Meetings

Meetings are an inevitable part of many jobs. There’s only one problem: most of them are disruptive and unnecessary. Henry Goldbeck, President of Goldbeck Recruiting Inc. shares why he's scrapped his company's weekly meeting altogether.

This One Attribute Will Mold You Into A Stronger Leader

When it comes to successfully leading a team, one attribute in particular is crucial: boldness. Loriana Sekarski, founder and president of BONSAI shares some of the top traits you need to lead boldly.

Don’t Go Anywhere Without A Business Card For These 4 Reasons

Whether it’s one of many tech meetups across the U.S., a colleague’s dinner party, or simply bumping into an old school friend in the street, business cards are the perfect first step to establish communication and let you be incredibly suave while doing so.

Top 5 Lessons Learned From Tax Season 2018 

Steve Moskowitz of San Francisco-based tax law firm of Moskowitz LLP shares top lessons from this past tax season, offering guidance for the year ahead.

5 Things To Consider Before Starting A Mobile App-Based Startup

To grow your user base and stand out from your rivals, following these steps from Colin Simpson, project manager at BlueKite Apps could potentially build you a successful mobile-based startup business.

Navigating Seasonality While Keeping Cashflow Healthy

Managing cash flow is a necessary skill for business success, insists Aditya Narula, head of customer success at Kabbage.

There’s Plenty Of Risk In A Startup: Insurance Can Help Limit Liability

Purchasing insurance should not be a burdensome task. Rather, it should be viewed as a necessary asset that serves as a security blanket that will protect a startup and contribute to its long-term success, says Gary A. Barrera, partner with law firm Wendel Rosen Black & Dean LLP.

How To Recruit The Best Interns For Your Small Business

Internships can be mutually beneficial to both the intern and the employer, especially if you recruit the best candidates for your specific business.

[Interview] Russell Hazard, Director Of The Aidi School – Teaching, Learning, And Innovation Center...

When many of us think of education, we think of children in orderly rows taking notes as their teacher tells them about the world in all its complexity. Though that environment can sometimes be useful, that isn’t really the vision Russell Hazard has for our children.

How To Recruit The Best Interns For Your Small Business

Manish Dudharejia, President and Founder of E2M Solutions Inc shares some tips that will let the interns come to you, but will filter out the best of the best for your company.

Top Tips For Leveraging Video To Build A Brand

If you’ve been toying with the idea of leveraging video content to help promote your brand, Pamela Webber, Chief Operating Officer at 99designs shares some things to think about as to start incorporating it into your marketing mix.

Want To Do Business With Baby Boomers? You’ll Find Them On Social Media

Any business or professional who wants to market to Baby Boomers needs to understand that reaching them through social media channels should be part of the strategy, says Jonathan Musgrave, owner and chief digital marketer of Steep Digital Marketing.

How To Spot A Flaw In Your Project Plans And Propositions

Whether it’s a fatal flaw in the proposal stage, or a project management error, there is definitely a way for you to improve your entire process. Aaron Beashel, Head of Marketing at Qwilr shares some tips.

What Fortune 500 Companies Can Learn From The Military’s Top 0.01%: Business Lessons From...

John Foley, author of "Fearless Success: Beyond High Performance", explains how CenterPoints - based on maneuvers performed by the Blue Angels perform - can apply in managing and directing your business.

Project Management Skills That Will Take Your PM Career To The Next Level

Looking for career advancement? Here are some of the project management skills that will take your career to the next level.

How To Choose The Right Tools To Manage Your Remote Team

Remote work not only benefits employees by cutting down on travel and helping them secure work-life balance but also has a big impact on a firm’s bottom line, says Karthik Sridharan, co-founder & CEO at Flexiple,

How To Attract Talent From Large Businesses To Your SME

CEO of Distinct Recruitment, James Calder, offers his advice on how SMEs can attract experienced professionals from large businesses to drive their company forward.