Thinking Aloud
Entrepreneurship And Small Business – The New Age Of Online Business
For people trying to find their entrepreneurial path, the world of online business provides a very safe, affordable, and lucrative environment to experiment with. Kim Burmester, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for ATLAS Workbase shares more.
Is Online Tutoring The Next Big Startup Trend?
Online tutoring has truly become one of the most appealing possibilities for students in the academic department; today’s tutors having the opportunity of using this approach as an actual business start up, with real financial and professional returns.
Why More Isn’t Always Better For Small Businesses
More of the right kind of clients is a good thing. The kind of clients that drain your resources – especially your time – and don’t provide the relative amount of profitability are a hindrance on your growth, says Jeff O’Hara, author of "Have Fun, Fight Back, and Keep the Party Going".
How Cody Moxam Predicts AI Could Influence The Healthcare Landscape
Technology in the medical world is continuously advancing, and artificial intelligence is here and ready to make revolutionary changes — but how quickly or affordably it can be implemented is yet to be determined.
4 Ways Learning A New Language Will Make You A Better Entrepreneur
Maloy Burman, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Premier Genie identifies the four ways mastering another language will help you run your business more efficiently and for you to be a better entrepreneur overall.
Understand The Why To Change The How Of Your Spending
Most literature on personal finances offers ideas and strategies on how to cut back on spending, eliminate debt, and invest in the future. However, few assist people in first understanding the “why” in order to change the “how” of their spending, argues Marc Barlow.
Business Vs. Family: 4 Tips For Finding A Successful Balance
Entrepreneurs should not underestimate the importance of finding the right balance between business and family. Because if you don’t get it right, you risk losing everything, warns Peter J. Strauss, author of “The Business Owner’s Definitive Guide to Captive Insurance Companies“.
Why Now Is The Right Time For New Green Technology
Some green technology promised a new way of living to an audience that wasn’t ready for the change. But the timing is finally right for some green tech to take off, believes Barry Stiles, founder and CEO of TRUEGRID Pavers.
Three Ways To Make The 4AM Club Work For You
The benefits of an extremely early morning routine have been touted by so many self-made celebrities that the “4 AM Club” has become a part of the public vernacular. Judith Nowlin, Chief Growth Officer with Babyscripts says it's worked for her.
No Such Thing As A Free Meal? Employers May Be Prohibited From Offering Free...
As free meals have become the norm at technology companies, an unexpected byproduct of such a perk is the decreasing customer base for local restaurants. In an attempt to thwart this trend, Mountain View and San Francisco have proposed local rules and ordinances aimed at putting an end to employer-provided free meals.
Is Your Company A Courage Brand?
When unlocked, courage can be any willing company’s competitive advantage, says Ryan Berman. The author of "Return on Courage : A Business Playbook for Courageous Change" shares how you can approach courage for your brand.
5 On-The-Go Dental Health Tips For Busy Professionals
In a fast-paced business world, people often don’t have time to stop for lunch, let alone take care of their teeth. But it’s well worth carving out some minutes for your mouth, says Dr. Nammy Patel, author of "Age With Style: Your Guide To A Youthful Smile & Healthy Living".
Why Today’s New Workers Lack Soft Skills
As youth grow into adults and start entering the workplace, basic life skills like face-to-face communication has not been in their repertoire. Warren Wright, author of "Second Wave Millennials: Tapping the Potential of America's Youth", believes this lack of soft skills is a problem.
How Google’s Machine Learning Is Impacting Local Store Traffic
Machine learning is predicted to change the world at a similar scale or greater than the industrial revolution in the nineteenth century. Ronald Dod, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-founder of Visiture shares how Google’s machine learning is impacting local stores’ traffic.
10 Higher Education Trends To Watch For In 2019
Once the education bubble bursts, America's current higher education path will change dramatically. It will be replaced by a lifelong path of continued education that revolves around real, marketable skills, says Danny Iny, author of "Leveraged Learning"
The Spending Power Of Millennials And Industries We’re Not Killing
From avocado toasts and pumpkin spice lattes to pricey Yeezys and international vacations, Millennials and their 200 billion-dollar buying power have a great deal of influence over the economy. CTO of AQUA Intelligence explores the changing Millennial mindset.
Make Your Brand A Wallflower: Why Social Media Demands You Step Back
In this age of conversation, brands need to speak with a human voice in the noisy marketplace, insists Kevin Lund, author of "Conversation Marketing: How to Be Relevant and Engage Your Customer by Speaking Human".
Inside The Mind Of A Self-Employed Worker
One of the most common things uniting self-employed workers is that they are jacks-of-all-trades rather than masters of one. Patrick Adcock explores the common threads that bind them together as self-employed workers.
How Consistency Can Make Or Break Your Franchise
It's imperative for all businesses in a franchise network to deliver the same level of service no matter where they’re based. When one franchise falters, it can mean bad news for the brand as a whole.
Same Rules Apply: Lessons From The Oil Rig To The C-Suite
Retired CEO of Calvin Klein Tom Murry shares that the time he spent on an oil rig formed him in ways that helped him better assess what was a great fit down the road. It's where he learned the rules of engagement —listening and being a team player — that are the same whether you’re on an oil rig or in the C-suite.
The Right People Are Key To Your Journey
The right people are critical to your journey. The wrong people can misdirect your path, but the right people can be a bridge to your future, insists Stephanie Moore, author of "The Gifted Journey: Five Transformative Steps to Uncovering Your Unique Path".
5 Social Media Trends To Watch In 2019
Rachel Strella, founder of Strella Social Media shares some online marketing trends worth considering as you evaluate what tactics will grow your business.
Bullies Are No Match For The Principles Of Empowerment
If bullying has taught Gregg Witt anything, it’s that we must find our path and our tribe, and help others to do the same. He shares his five guiding principles of empowerment in marketing that are designed to build relationships through mutual respect and benefit.
The Nearsightedness Epidemic And 5 Ways To Fight It
Look at your computer or mobile screen for long hours a day? Here are five tips for staving off the nearsightedness epidemic, and instilling eye care habits.
Has College Outlived Its Usefulness?
For many of us, the answer is undeniably yes, says Danny Iny. College leaves many students drowning in debt and unprepared for the work world. Here are a few reasons why disruption of the higher education system is imminent.
Where Does Most Business Growth Really Come From (Clue: It’s Not Startups)?
If you’re looking to flex your entrepreneurial muscles without taking on the huge risks of the startup scene, you may wish to investigate acquisition entrepreneurship, advises Walker Deibel, author of "Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game".
Six Principles Of Data-Driven Transformation
AI, the basis of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, will completely change the way business is done and companies are run in the next five to ten years, just as the Internet has done in the last ten. Nir Kaldero, author of "Data Science for Executives: Leveraging Machine Intelligence to Drive Business ROI" shares more.
Roofing Exec by Day, Firefighter by Night – Joe’s Timely Leadership Lessons
Keith Martino, head of CMI and author of "Expect Leadership" says leaders can be made everywhere.
Dr. Briggs E Cook: 4 Tips For Balancing A Successful Career And Family
Dr. Briggs E. Cook, a plastic surgeon currently serving as the Medical Director of Pure Facial Plastic Surgery and MedSpa., shares his tips on work-life balance.
Worried About Your Flaws? Turn Your Imperfections Into Unique Strengths
Success requires humility, which is born from vulnerability. Rob Jolles, author of "Why People Don't Believe You" suggests that you walk tall and make your "limp" part of the unique strengths you proudly offer the world.