Thinking Aloud
3 Ways Acquisition Entrepreneurship Is Better Than Starting Your Own Business
Walker Deibel believes acquisition entrepreneurship is the greatest opportunity of our lifetime when you take into consideration the Baby Boomer opportunities and the proliferation of online businesses over the past two decades,
How Office Cleanliness Correlates With Business Success
Increasing productivity and sales doesn’t always have to be complicated. Businesses can make large strides in this regard by simply creating tidy, clean areas for their staff to work in, says Nik Williams, Managing Director of Shredall SDS Group.
Want In On The Fintech Trend? 4 Options For Funding Your Startup
Despite the favorable trend, fintech startups also face the same reality that all startups do – raising the capital to launch a business is no easy feat. But it can be done, insists Kirill Bensonoff, CEO of OpenLTV.
You’re Never Alone At The Top
As a leader, you’re never alone when you hire people better than you and let them own it. Kamal Karmakar, founder of CitiXsys, explains.
[Interview] Zack Creed, Oakville Golf Instructor On Entrepreneurship, Career Transitions
Oakville’s Zack Creed would say golf was in his blood. He shares his thoughts on moving a golf professional to the business side of things.
How Not To Kill A Good Idea: 4 Secrets From Inside Improv Comedy
Norm Laviolette, author of "The Art of Making Sh!t Up" shares some ways to apply the techniques of improv to successfully come up with good ideas that can lead to innovation.
How To Identify Mobile App Opportunities Within Your Business
Sam Furr, founder & Head of Product Strategy of Tappable talks you through exactly how to identify a strong mobile app opportunity and make it irresistible to your company’s decision makers.
What Jack Dorsey Doesn’t Get About Wellness
Billionaire Twitter/Square CEO Jack Dorsey set off his very own Twitterstorm recently when he shared his weekly starvation plan. Lynne Everatt, co-author of "The 5-Minute Recharge" shares what she thinks of Dorsey's move.
Consulting Sucks (Sometimes): 15 Ugly Truths To Ponder Before You Take The Leap
You've always thought consulting would be a great way to make money. And it can be. But before you quit your day job, take heed: Consulting also has a dark side, and Elaine Biech is here to uncover some of its uglier truths.
How Artificial Intelligence Will Increase Your Business’ ROI
David Kosmayer, CEO and Founder of Bookmark.com shares some of the ways in which artificial intelligence can help improve your website and increase your ROI for your business.
Love In The Workplace: Your Role In The Next Evolution Of Work Culture
A work culture built around love is like no other - it deals with the real and problematic barriers that block us from doing our best work and supporting others in doing theirs, says Kourtney Whitehead, author of "Working Whole".
Why India Will Become The SaaS Hotbed Of Tomorrow
Just as Information Technology (IT) services transformed India in the 1990s, Software as a Service (SaaS) will dramatically shift the nation in the 2020s, argues Prasanna Krishnamoorthy, a partner at Upekkha.
5 Risks Of Buying A Business And Profiting Off The Opportunities They Create
If you like the idea of being the sole business owner, improving an ok business and taking things from good to great, buying a business is probably the best opportunity for you. But be aware of the risks, says LJ Suzuki of CFOshare. He shares 3 of them.
My Secret Weapon For AI Investing Revealed
The people you associate with on a regular basis play a major role in helping you solve problems and meet goals, says Alex Bates, Managing Director at Neocortex Ventures. He shares how he taps the hive mind of his Global Mind group of AI enthusiasts.
Surround Yourself With Climbers
Seek out connections that challenge you to be better, not ones whose only goal is to persuade you to give up on dreams that they do not understand, insists Geraldine Mair, author of "Choose to Climb".
Why It’s A Great Time To Be A Consultant — And 15 Ways To...
Seismic changes in the workforce mean more and more companies need consultants. Elaine Biech shares tips for mastering the business side of this ever-more-popular way to make a living.
Billionaire Secrets To Success
Greg Reid, author of "Wealth Made Easy" shares a few of the many fascinating wealth hacks he's learned over the years that virtually anyone can implement into their business.
Define A Brand Strategy To Build Your Business Value
When it comes to your brand what is your asymmetric, lopsided, disproportionate strength that far exceeds the rest of the market, asks Lindsay Pedersen, author of "Forging An Ironclad Brand: A Leader's Guide"
My Secrets To Success For Leading As A Woman Entrepreneur In A Male-Dominated Industry
There is so much good information out there about succeeding as an entrepreneur, but not enough solid facts about succeeding as a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry. Rene Banglesdorf, author of "Stand Up" shares a few of the things she's learned in her career.
Risky Business
As every entrepreneur knows all too well, creating and establishing a new company is a semi-daunting and risk-taking endeavor. Ron Krudo, co-founder and managing partner of Equiturn Business Solutions muses on the risks of starting out.
Ryan Bukevicz Passing On Online Marketing Strategies
As one of the most successful entrepreneurs and an internet marketing genius, Ryan Bukevicz developed the idea of Bevo Media, which quickly became the top trending platform for internet marketing.
Why Having A BHAG Is Critical To Your Company’s Success
Josh Cohen, the CEO and founder of Junkluggers, shares what a BHAG is, how he chose his for the company, and why having one is more critical than ever before.
Nonprofit Branding: Why You Must Build A Strong Nonprofit Brand
As a nonprofit, you need to use every tool in your arsenal to effect the change you wish to see. Don’t overlook a consistent, authentic brand when planning your strategy, Katie Lundin of crowdspring.
How To Create Conditions For Creative Breakthroughs
by Hal Gregersen, author of "Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life"
Creative breakthroughs come...
Taking Big Action – For The Big Dreamer
Amongst a crowd of wannabes are the rare entrepreneurs who are actually striving for a unique, big dream, that separates visionaries from these conformists. Jay Bedi, founder of Nylero Entertainment, shares his thoughts.
How Is Your Company Dealing With Diversity?
What can companies, organizations and leaders do to promote workforce diversity? Jesmane Boggenpoel, author of "My Blood Divides and Unites: Race, Identity, Reconciliation" shares some strategies for fostering inclusiveness in companies and organizations.
Isabel Dos Santos Believes In Investing In Tomorrow’s Leaders
A strong and independent woman, Isabel Dos Santos walks the walk and talks the talk. She has endured the challenges faced by women in the workforce, many of whom have been sidestepped in a largely patriarchal domain.
How To Modernize Your Family Business While Staying True To Its Mission
Family businesses grow, but they must also evolve with the times. Kevin Xu, CEO of MEBO International shares his experiences with taking over his family's business.
The Most Important Skill You Never Learned – Expert Tips To Solve Problems Like...
Problem solving is a dominant form of how we think and one of our most complex intellectual activities. It’s a core part of what makes us human, says Corey Phelps, co-author of "Cracked it!".
A Serial Entrepreneur’s Time Management Tips
Serial entrepreneur Cody McLain shares some of the most effective time management tips, tools, and techniques that you can use when faced with many of life’s challenges — big or small.