Professionalisms
[Exercise] Create A Bulletproof Mission Plan
In this exercise, Mark Divine with Allyson Edelhertz Machate, authors of "The Way of the SEAL: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed" will show you how you can work through a mock mission plan related to either your business or personal life - for example, to launch a new product, service, or venue, or to lose weight.
Hiring Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Hiring mistakes can be time-consuming, costly, and damaging to the business. Knowing the common pitfalls of recruitment is key to avoiding them, says
Are You Penny-Pinching Yourself Out of Business? Five Expenses You Should Never, Ever Skimp...
If you’re a small business owner, it’s probably a vast understatement to say that you don’t have money to burn. But according to Sean C. Castrina, there are some areas in which it doesn’t pay to cut costs. Here, he outlines five areas in which you should never be cheap.
5 Ways To Make Sure Your Online Store Is Holiday-Ready In 2014
Wishing for a merry and bright 2014 holiday sales season? Start now. Matt Anderson, Chief Digital Officer of hibu shares a quick guide to making sure your store is holiday-ready in 2014.
Four Critical Actions Leaders Can Take Now To Build A Culture Of Accountability In...
If you can’t figure out why your company can’t seem to shake its negative culture, look in the mirror. Authors Julie Miller and Brian Bedford explain why “as above, so below” is a universal phenomenon—and provide tips on how to create a culture of accountability from the top down.
The Bully In Your Business: Five Types Of Bullies To Watch Out For
Bullying is a real problem in business, and can become a major issue if it’s ignored or unchecked. As a business owner it’s essential that you know how to deal with all of them, says Bill McBean, author of "The Facts of Business Life: What Every Successful Business Owner Knows that You Don’t".
Security Challenges Posed By An Increasingly BYOD World
Mobile device management (MDM) software can prevent some of the problems surrounding BYOD, argues Andre Boyson, Executive Vice President of Marketing at SecureKey.
Always Right: Five Risks You Must Take With Your Customers
Many business owners are risk-averse, and for good reason. However, if you want to be successful, Tom Panaggio says there are five risks you must take when it comes to building relationships with your customers.
3 Steps To Build Business Transparency For A Good Long-Term Relationship
Business transparency enables organizations to build a good long-term relationship with their customers. This perception can surely be beneficial for both sides, argues Magdalena Rogoz, a Marketing Specialist at Time Solutions Ltd.
What Makes A Would-Be Buyer Worth Pursuing? 6 Characteristics Of A Good Prospect.
How would you describe the perfect prospect? Brian Tracy and Michael Tracy, co-authors of "Unlimited Sales Success: 12 Simple Steps for Selling More Than You Ever Thought Possible", looks at several qualities that embody that coveted buyer.
5 Tips Guaranteed To Establish Your Personal Brand
In business, your reputation is everything. Brian C. Haggerty, founder of Brian Haggerty Speaks and author of "Put That Cell Phone Down and Look Me In The Eye", offers five very simple steps you can take to help establish that powerful brand that will make people come back to do business with you over and over.
Five Ogres And An Angel: Guarding The Gates Of Organizational Improvement
Who are the ogres guarding the gates organizational improvement? By “ogre” we are referring to obstacles.
Simple Tips To Look After Customers Effectively And Grow The Business
It can be a struggle initially to attract new customers to your organization, but once you have done this, how do you keep them? Keith Tully, a partner at business rescue specialists Real Business Rescue shares a few tips.
Why Organisations Must Take Ownership Of BYOD Security
Mobile device security must not be left solely in the hands of the employees, argues Sanjay Castelino, VP and market leader of SolarWinds.
6 Tips For Managing Remote Employees
If you run a business and have employees who work remotely, Morgan Sims offers six tips on how you can manage them effectively.
Five Rules for Making Products That Sell Themselves
It’s time for B2B suppliers to stop running scared and get serious about innovation, says Dan Adams. Just make sure you ask before you innovate.
Why Your LinkedIn Profile Can Make The Difference in Your Job Search
LinkedIn is quickly becoming a job-search must, but many users haven’t quite figured out how to maximize the social network. Social media strategy consultant Neal Schaffer shares his LinkedIn profile “must-haves” to help you make connections — and set up interviews.
Dot.com-ing Your Business: Eight Elements Of A Successful Online Marketing Plan
Many small business owners know that they should develop an online presence, but they’re unsure of what to do and where to start. Annie Tsai breaks this process down into eight understandable — and doable — elements.
4 Questions Entrepreneurs Can Challenge Themselves With To Grow Their Business
Jeffrey Kadlic, co-founder & managing partner of Evolution Capital Partners shares four questions entrepreneurs can constantly be asking themselves to set their organizations up for significant growth.
Nine Risks You Must Take (And Keep On Taking) To Build A Sustainable Business
Often, entrepreneurs try to avoid risk because they want to protect their businesses from harm. Unfortunately, says Tom Panaggio, lose your willingness to risk and you also lose your edge. He explains why risk is NOT a “one leap and you’re done” proposition.
Eight Tips to Help Small Businesses Get Serious About Reaching Connected Consumers
Annie Tsai, author of "The Small Business Online Marketing Handbook", explains why all small businesses need to create a thoughtfully crafted online presence and offers eight strategies to help them get started.
Technology Backlash? Good Old-Fashioned Business Success Comes With Personal Touch.
Joanne Black, author of "No More Cold Calling" says that one of the biggest problems sales people face with social media and technology is the lack of real, meaningful contact and communication. She offers some ideas on how to deal with this.
6 Reasons Your Startup Needs A Chief Marketing Officer
Marketing is an important element of a young and ambitious startup company, especially if it stands a chance to succeed beyond its adolescent years. Having a chief marketing officer will sharpen and define your marketing strategy, argues Morgan Sims.
5 Tips On How Your Business Can Have A More Successful Event
Marketing well at a niche business event can be incredibly beneficial to the overall business development efforts of your company. Jen Hawkins, Director of Marketing at DoubleDutch offers five tips that can help bring in the crowd that you want in order to boost sales and meet your marketing goals.
How To Properly Plan For Technology Projects
Too often, IT firms focus on creating a solution before understanding the problem. Here’s a five-point checklist from Julie May, CEO of bytes of knowledge (b:ok), to start your next technology project off on the right foot.
Eleven Essential Components Of A Successful Social Media Strategy
Author of "Maximize Your Social" Neal Schaffer (@NealSchaffer) shares eleven essential components your company’s social media strategy should include.
Beyond the Business Plan: “Lucky” 13 Essentials You Won’t Learn In Business School
Here are 13 foundational habits from Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, authors of "The Barefoot Spirit: How Hardship, Hustle, and Heart Built a Bestseller", that (along with a healthy work ethic) will help you to become successful as an entrepreneur.
Ten Ways To Lose A Deal
When you’re seeking venture capital, some mistakes, more than others, can cost you the deal. Here are ten of the most damaging mistakes you can make and tell you how to avoid them from Nicole Gravagna and Peter K. Adams, authors of "Venture Capital For Dummies®".
3 Ways To Brand Your Startup Using Social Media
Start-up companies have much work to do to make meaningful social network connections. Read on to discover how to foster these bonds and brand your business online.
When Not To Grow Your Business
The pursuit of growth is no longer just a strategy; it seems necessary to most founders. Our lust for growth, however, comes at a cost. Here are some guidelines from Steve Musick, CEO of Destiny Capital for maximizing growth and sustainability without sacrificing your business in the process.