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Begin With The End In Mind
If you are considering starting a business, it’s important that you develop a plan to do so. Without a plan, there is no way to gauge progress or efficiency and business is no different, says Dr. Brian Smith, author of "Individual Advantages: Find the I in Team".
Preventing Stupid: 3 Questions Every Business Owner Must Ask
Matthew Neill Davis, Esq., author of "The Art of Preventing Stupid: How to Build a Stronger Business Strategy through Better Risk Management" says you can spot the weaknesses in your business by asking yourself three very basic questions.
[Infographic] Is SEO Or SEM Better For Online Marketing?
Because search engine algorithms are constantly changing, online marketing methods must be incredibly flexible and adaptive.
How To Make Your Home Office 5 Times More Productive
Rory Whelan, marketing manager for eReceptionist shares how to make your home office more productive with five must follow tips for remote work.
[Infographic] Essential Business Leadership Characteristics
Managers and executives shoulder an impressive amount of responsibility for their company, which is matched by their impressive paychecks. To lead a company in a profitable direction, executives must master some essential business leadership competencies.
3 Keys To Ensuring Your Next Customers Can Find You
The biggest trick to marketing to your target audience isn’t to appear on potential customers’ horizons — it’s to stay on their radars for as long as possible, says Jennifer Tomlinson, Senior Manager of Channel Marketing at Microsoft.
An Overview Of Cyber Risks
When it comes to online security, the best method of protection is to not trust email and to be extremely cautious when receiving emails requesting money. Bart McDonough, author of "Cyber Smart" shares his thoughts on protecting oneself online.
5 Creative Ways To Motivate Employees
With so many forward-thinking companies offering amazing benefits, how can you make sure that your company is motivating and retaining talent? Jacqui Wylde of CT Group Travel shares 5 creative ways to motivate your employees.
Protecting Your Startup Online: How To
No matter what sector your startup is entering, security should never be far from your mind.
How To Properly Set SMART Goals For Your Business
If you need a bit of help with the structure of your business goals, you can set and track your development with the SMART goal-setting technique.
Business Writing: Why It’s An Important Skill For Young Entrepreneurs
Whether you’re connecting internally with your employees or externally with clients and customers, the way you write can make or break the business you’re trying to build.
The Bare Minimum You Need To Know About Accounting
Accounting is something that is both an art and a science. Familiarizing yourself with these fundamental accounting principles can help make your business more financially sound, says Vinnie Fisher, co-founder of Total CEO.
How Using Online Load Boards Can Save Time And Money On Ground Shipping
Using online load boards offers several benefits for small businesses trying to compete with larger e-commerce companies. Eric Weisbrot, Chief Marketing Officer of JW Surety Bonds, shares how.
How To Deal With A Loose Cannon In A Leadership Position
You may have on your team a Dangerous Dan. Keith Martino, head of CMI and author of "Expect Leadership" shares how you need to limit the damage that such a person may inflict on your organization.
5 Design Tips To Make Your Boxes Pop
Developing the right strategy for a product’s packaging can seem overwhelming, but Phil Bagdasarian, co-founder of Packwire, shares some design tips that are sure to make any box pop.
6 Leadership Habits CEOs Need To Develop
Bad habits can be hard to break, and for business leaders who have them, they can be deal-breakers. Mark Green, author of "Activators: A CEO’s Guide to Clearer Thinking and Getting Things Done" shares ways to counteract them.
Eight Unwritten Rules Self-Determined Managers Live By
The best managers know that the informal rules around how people should work make a substantial difference to what people do and what they pay attention to. David Deacon, author of “The Self Determined Manager“, shares the eight things the best managers know and consistently do.
Companies Typically Underinvest In Managers. Here Are 12 Ways To Invest In Yourself.
Yes, we all agree that managers often draw the short straw in terms of training opportunities. But David Deacon says the most important part of your job is not about technical skills anyway; it's about attitude and intention (and those ARE under your control).
Eight Reasons Why Your Subscription Model Customers May Be Jumping Ship
When subscription customers leave, it's rarely because you got the pricing wrong. Subscription expert Robbie Kellman Baxter shares eight other reasons you could be losing business (plus some valuable tips to keep all subscription models viable).
Best Practices To Maximize Cold Email Responses
It’s getting harder to stand out with cold email, but it’s not impossible. By following some best practices you can still get great results and maximize your responses, says Lucy Literado, VP of Marketing at Reply.
The SMB Guide To CRM In 2019
John Oechsle, President and CEO of Swiftpage takes us on a closer look at what small businesses need to know when looking for a CRM — or evaluating their existing solution — in 2019.
Four Ways To Develop Referrals Without Asking When You Are Just Starting Out
Though it may not be as easy to start generating referrals, don’t overlook spending time to create a referral plan in your business. Stacey Brown Randall, author of "Generating Business Referrals Without Asking", shares some tips.
Seven Ways To Do The Hard Work Of Really Loving Your Employees On Valentine’s Day...
Showing love in the workplace is not only okay; if you're a self-determined manager, it's vital, says David Deacon. But it's not about flowers and candy or superficial praise. It's about knowing employees on a deep level and leveraging that knowledge to help them thrive.
4 Simple Ways To Optimize Your Customer Reviews For Higher Conversions
Making the most of your business reviews is a great approach to attract new customers and increase your conversion rates, says Manish Dudharejia, President and Founder of E2M Solutions Inc.
Are You A Self-Determined Manager? Ten Changes You Might Need To Make Right Now
The best managers intentionally create an environment where employees thrive and great work gets done. To become what David Deacon calls "self-determined," you must make a choice every day and never, ever let up.
The 2019 Checklist For Growing Businesses
Through careful planning, execution, and, well, resolutions, your new business can meet its goals, large and small. Travis Crabtree of Swyft Filings shares a checklist you can use to prepare you for the new year.
The Digital Age: Why Face-to-Face Communication Is Still More Powerful
In today’s digital age, face-to-face communication occurs less often among busy small business owners. Sadly, personal interactions seem to be a bit of a dying art, laments Ulrich Kellerer, author of "One Moment Can Change Your Life!: Extraordinary Stories about Ordinary People".
Don’t Let Poor Negotiation Skills Doom Your Entrepreneurial Venture
Negotiation experts Samuel Dinnar and Lawrence Susskind shares eight common mistakes entrepreneurs make And provide proven, common-sense ways of avoiding them.
Tips For Finding The Right Candidate For Your Company
Finding the right kind of employee might seem challenging at first, but there are of course a few things that can help make this process easier.
4 Tips For Changing How You Communicate For Breakthrough Growth
Business owners and leaders need to effectively harness communication as a performance tool. Yvette Bethel, author of "Interconnectivity, Flow, and Balance" shares four steps you can take to improve internal communication practices.