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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.
5 Steps Of Defining A Personal Brand
In today’s labor market, individuals must engage in continuous learning and constantly build their personal brands to stay prepared for unexpected career changes as well as career advancement opportunities, says Steven Starks, Senior Career Counselor at University of Phoenix.
Every Brand Name Sucks: How To Choose A Great Brand Name Despite Its Flaws
There are only so many names out there in today’s competitive world of business - don’t lose a great name over a small issue that may not impact your business at all, says Grant Polachek, Director of Marketing at Squadhelp.com.
6 Leadership Habits To Develop In 2019
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“ says do these six things to break such bad habits.
How To Optimize Your Google Map Listing For Maximum Conversions
Optimizing your Google Maps listing for your business requires some effort on your part but is worth it to maximize conversions, shares Tim Brown, owner of Hook Agency.
5 Tricks To Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out
A LinkedIn profile can make or break an opportunity. Invest the effort, and time to create a profile that pops. You'll be on your way to clinching more deals or better roles in no time.
The Best-Ever Culture Decks: Learn From Netflix, GoDaddy, LinkedIn, And Other Rock Stars
There’s no doubt culture is critical to the success of companies. Done well, a culture deck identifies and conveys your culture to those inside as well as outside your company. Bretton Putter, author of "Culture Decks Decoded", shares more.
Confronting A Radically New B2B Marketplace: The Storytelling Secret That Will Rock Your Result
The real power of influence in sales and marketing has shifted from content to context, from value to viewpoint and from evaluation to experience. Ken Rutsky, author of "Launching to Leading" shares more.
Don’t Leave It To HR: Why You Must Take An Active Role In Building...
If you are still getting your business off the ground, the best thing to do today is to prepare to assemble the team that will help you succeed tomorrow, says David Disiere, founder and CEO of QEO Insurance Group.
7 Tips For Planning A Successful Marketing Event
A successful marketing event is a great way to impress clients, staff and business partners. Following these seven tips to ensure your next marketing event goes off without a hitch.
9 Social Media Tips To Boost Small Business Brands
Whether you've just launched your business or you're growing a company you've been nurturing for years, a strong social media presence can help, says Aditya Narula, head of customer success at Kabbage.
Have a Diverse Workforce? You’ll Need It To Compete.
Diversity has to be more than lip service at companies that want to thrive. Unless you’re willing to fade in mediocrity, see where you can move up the diversity needle for the benefit of your brand, employees, and consumers, says Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, president and CEO of Earth Friendly Products.