Professionalisms
The Entrepreneur’s Guide To 4 Categories Of Business Meetings
Being aware of the different types of meetings, and focusing on the specific objectives for each type of meeting is key to getting desired results, says Dori Sella, author of "Business Meetings that Work: 6 Steps to Increase Productivity".
3 Ways Failing To Secure Your Business Data Can Prove Costly
Sometimes people are so busy running their businesses that they don’t have time to worry about the bits and bytes of their data and how relevant it is to longevity of their business. But they should, says Penny Garbus, co-author of 'Mining New Gold — Managing Your Business Data".
Why Corporate Dysfunction Is Deadly
Is internal competition a bad thing? Of course not. But once friendly competition replaces collaboration as the corporate culture it wrecks companies, teams and lives, says Keith Martino, head of CMI and author of “Expect Leadership”.
The Pitfalls Of State And Local Taxation For Startup Companies
Oftentimes the state and local tax implications of flexible and modern business decisions are overlooked and minimalized in light of the ever-changing laws and guidance passed and issued by the state tax authorities, points out Rebecca Stidham, Senior Manager - Tax Services at OUM & Co. LLP.
Rockstars Wanted? 6 Things To Look for In Your Next Hire
No matter the position you’re hiring for, your next rockstar should have most or all of these six soft attributes.
Top Reps Do These 5 Things When Cold Calling
Even with rejection looming on the other line, cold calling is still one of the most powerful sales tool around. Chris Orlob, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Gong.io shares 4 tips when cold calling.
Employee Motivation Tips That Lead To Growth
It’s a challenge to wear many hats, but employee motivation and recognition will help your business grow and succeed, says Ben Gold, President at QuickBridge.
5 Tips For Startups To Avoid A Financial Disaster
David Johnson, founder and CEO of TempCFO says by learning how to avoid and prepare for financial disasters, your startup will have a higher chance of surviving the first few years of its lifespan, which should be long enough for it to actually take off and start making money. He shares 5 tips.
Five Mistakes That Are Sure To Kill Your Business – And How Not To...
To ‘err is human - but why not learn from others and avoid these five mistakes, as shared by Harrison Rogers, Founder and CEO of HJR Global, that are sure to kill your business?
How To Leave Your Work At Work
Leaving work at work requires finding a place for your thoughts and diverting your attention from work to the people and experiences of the present moment. Michael Godfrey, author of "Put Stress to Work: Turning Headaches into Advantages", shares a few tips how.
Why Your Business Isn’t Immune To Online Threats
Online threats are at an all-time high according to a number of recent reports. Jay Hamilton, CEO of Presage Solutions, Inc. says you need to learn how you can protect your business from today’s current and emerging threats.
Hiring The Right People Is Critical For Business Success – Here’s How To Do...
When employees recommend working for you, it’s often because they enjoy their work and the environment. And they value you as a boss, says by Alastair Brown, Chief Technological Officer at BrightHR.
Eight Ways To Ensure That Your Talent Won’t Quit You
The economy is on a hot streak, and that means your top employees have lots of options. The good news? People are less likely to leave great bosses. The authors of Mind Tools for Managers pinpoint a few of the skills you need to master to be one.
Set Your Business Up For Tax Season Success
For a better, more organized 2019 Tax Day, small businesses should consider an efficient and organized process in 2018, says Kevin Miller, CMO at Neat.
Captive Insurance Can Free Up A Business In Costs, Coverage
Unlike commercial plans, captive insurance is tailored to fit the exact coverage needs of the insured. Peter J. Strauss, author of "The Business Owner's Definitive Guide to Captive Insurance Companies" explains how captive insurance can help startups.
4 Ways Employers Should Show Their Employees They Care
It’s vital that company leaders show they care about their employees – especially when a life event, such as a family tragedy or a personal challenge, happens to the worker. Kerry Alison Wekelo shares four ways business leaders can show their employees that they care.
5 Legal Mistakes To Avoid
Vivek Jayaram, founder and president of Jayaram Law Group highlights five common trademark-related mistakes made by entrepreneurs and tips for how they could have avoided them.
Four Factors To Motivate Your Employees Daily
Neuroscience has mapped the ideal conditions that can make employees more productive, healthier, and happier in the workplace. Don Rheem, author of “Thrive By Design: The Neuroscience That Drives High-Performance Cultures“, looks at four places where employers and leaders in a company should focus their efforts.
5 Ways Small Business Owners Plan Intelligently For Retirement
Preparing financially for retirement can be complicated for anyone, but for small business owners the process often poses even more challenges, points out Troy Bender, President and CEO at Asset Retention Insurance Services Inc.
How To Fund Your Business When A Bank Loan Isn’t An Option
In the vacuum created by the big banks, many innovative and attainable alternatives have emerged that are much more suited to small business need, argues Mike Prendergast, Finance Director at Quick Capital.
The Seven Elements Of Business Development
Clients aren’t sold services. They buy on reputation, relationships and referral. Along the journey from not knowing you to engagement, they ask seven questions - Tom McMakin, author of “How Clients Buy“ shares what they are.
7 Powerful B2B Content Marketing Trends For 2018
With 89% of B2B marketers using content marketing in their organization, the stakes for content marketing this year are no different. Uzair Khan, VP of Sales & Marketing at Enterprise Monkey looks at the trends content marketing has in store for 2018.
Top 5 Ways To Market Your Startup On Instagram
With its tremendous popularity, creating a standout account can be difficult, but these 5 steps shared by Pamela Webber, CMO at 99designs, will have you well on your way to establishing a commanding presence on Instagram.
7 Critical Tactics To Lead Your Business To A Better Future
The key to being able to deal with unforeseen changes in the future lies in increasing the capacity of yourself, your team and your business to meet any disruption head-on, says Otto Scharmer, author of "The Essentials of Theory U".
5 Steps To Hiring Your First Employees
From legal requirements to onboarding, there is plenty to think about as you hire your first employee. When you get it right the first time, you avoid any potential issues or legal fines in the future.
[Interview] Cindy Dayman, Founder of Take Time Home Cleaning & Lifestyle Services
Cindy Dayman is the founder and owner of Take Time Home Cleaning & Lifestyle Services, a multiple award winning, full-service Winnipeg cleaning company established in 2009.
Don’t Mix Business And Personal: Tax-Time Tips For Small Business Owners
Lisa Henken, Chief Customer Officer at Netspend shares a few tips small business owners can follow to effectively and efficiently separate their personal and business expenses, easing some of that tax-time stress.
With New 21 Percent Corporate Tax Rate, S-Corps Are Taking A Second Look At...
So shouldn’t the new corporate tax rate spur S-Corps to become C-Corps, too, especially when considering that pass-through owners, on average, will now be taxed at much higher rates? The short answer is - not necessarily, says the experts at Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP.
How To Build Trust With Potential Clients
Trust is the sinew that binds communities together, enabling them to do together what they cannot do as individuals. It is also a critical prerequisite to selling consulting and professional services successfully, says Tom McMakin, author of "How Clients Buy".
[INTERVIEW] Peter Tassiopoulos, President Of Sphere 3D Inc.
Toronto’s Peter Tassiopoulos has spent pretty much his entire career both advising startup businesses on management, strategy and funding and also applying his knowledge, expertise and vision to lead businesses on the path to becoming innovative powerhouses.