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Family Now, Work Later: An Unconventional Approach To Happiness And Success
We are taught to believe that working hard during our “prime earning years” means we get to relax and enjoy the good life later on. That’s exactly backwards, says Steve Cook. Here’s how to shift this mindset so you can spend today enjoying your family and your life.
Analyzing Data And Consumer Behaviours To Inform Your Business Development
Regardless of whether you’re new to the business world, a franchisee, or an independent owner, a business’s success will greatly depend on your ability to collect and analyze data at every level.
5 Lessons For Finding Success — No Matter What Path Your Life Takes
Interested in building your leadership acumen? Take a look at some of the biggest lessons that Greg DeLine hased learned by the best instructor of all: experience.
Why SMEs Are Better Positioned To Fight Cyber Threats
by George Lee, Vice President, Asia Pacific, and Japan, RSA
Have you been to the zoo and wondered what you would do if the lion...
Level-Up With A Mentor
If you are prepared to take your career to the next level through mentorship, it's time to put the insecurity aside and make it happen.
Teach Your Kids The Value Of Money With 4 Simple Steps
James A. DeGaetano Jr., author of "The Fruitful Retirement" shares a system his developed to teach his children about the value of money.
Changing Rules For A Changing World: Why Doing Good Is Now Very Good For...
Business owners have to know their industry, understand who they’re selling to and how to sell to them, before they can successfully market and deliver their respective offering. Basically, they have to know the rules of the game, says Jeff Venza, Chairman & CEO of VENZA.
Kind Words At Work: 16 Ways To Communicate With Empathy At Work
May Habib, co-founder and CEO of Writer shares a checklist for how you can have empathy at work in your next email, chat message, or video conversation.
When It Rains, It Pours: The State Of Start Up And Expansion Capital In...
With banks are growing more risk averse, and friends and family less motivated to make initial supporting investments during this difficult period, raising start up capital has gotten more challenging. Galiano Tiramani, co-founder of Boxabl shares his thoughts.
Six Simple Ways To Master Inner Peace In 2021
Hang on, leaders: 2021 plans to be a wild ride. If you’re to operate at the top of your game, Ed Hess says you need to cultivate Inner Peace. Here are a few tips for getting started.
Are Marketing Agencies Going To Survive The Freelancer Wave
The future of marketing agencies is uncertain as basic-marketing tasks are being carried out by business owners. With freelancers on the rise, it is difficult to say if the influx of marketing agencies is sustainable for years to come.
Single Handle Every Task
By focusing clearly on your most valuable task and concentrating single-mindedly until it is 100 percent complete, you actually shape and mold your own character, argues Brian Tracy.
Do Well By Doing Good
Bill Novelli, author of "Good Business" argues that one can do well - creating economic and financial success for yourself and your company or organization - by doing good.
The Secret To Planning A Productive Day: Minimize Distractions & Create Balance
by Dylan Ogline, founder of Ogline Digital
In our productivity-focused society, it’s easy to fall into the trap of assuming every hour of your day...
How COVID-19 Is Shaping The Future Of SaaS
There is little doubt that one of the biggest takeaways of COVID-19 has been the acceleration of digital transformation worldwide. David Karandish, founder and CEO of Capacity shares his thoughts.
Ways To Achieve A Positive Mindset And How It Will Help You Succeed
Career development and impact coach Katie Sandler offers some advice on how you can develop a positive mindset and achieve success.
The Year Of The Quitter: Seven Things To Stop Doing In 2021
Instead of making new resolutions to add (and later discard) in the new year, Steve Cook says we should be focusing on what we want to subtract.
Five Keys To Remote Business Success Every Founder Needs To Know In 2021
Richard Roth, Founder of Progressive Tech shares some tech tips that entrepreneurs can implement right now to build security and momentum into 2021.
Are You Bringing Your Best Self To Work?
What does your Best Self at work look like? Edward D. Hess, author of “Hyper-Learning: How to Adapt to the Speed of Change“ highlights the seven behaviors that exemplify your Best Self.
Why A Vaccine For COVID-19 Won’t Restore Small Businesses Overnight
Even with the impending coronavirus vaccine, the expectation for small businesses to return to what we considered normal pre-pandemic is not going happen anytime soon. Terry Monroe explains.
Tips For Making 2021 The Year You Find Purpose (And Why It Matters)
Finding one’s life purpose isn’t something that most people do overnight. Private wellness coach Katie Sandler shares some tips to help you do just that.
Uncover New Opportunities From A Return On Experience
Return on experience is significantly more objective than a return on investment since the measurement varies by opinion rather than hard numbers. Derek Halpern of Nvoicepay explains.
3 Reasons The Remote Work Trend Is Here To Stay
Remote work is here to stay and will be a key differentiator for organizations who want to build the best teams with the best talent from around the world, says Hema Crockett and Jamie Jacobs, co-founders of Gig Talent.
Could COVID Kill Entrepreneurship? How To Make Sure It Doesn’t
What steps should small business owners take to make sure they come out on the other side of the current crisis in good shape? Andi Gray, president of Strategy Leaders highlights a few points for them to consider.
Entrepreneurial Creativity
How does one begin to navigate problem-solving as an entrepreneur? Doug Patton, author of "Conquering the Chaos of Creativity", discusses the challenges of entrepreneurial creativity.
Evaluating The Viability Of AI In The Workplace
Leaders should deploy AI in the workplace when they feel confident that the systems reflect their organizations’ cultural beliefs, add value to the customer, employee experiences and productivity.
Small Business Optimism Persists, Despite The Pandemic
This year has undoubtedly taken a toll on so many small businesses, yet the data shows the entrepreneurial spirit remains strong with a drive to push onward, improve and succeed.
3 U.S. Thriving Cities For Entrepreneurs To Move To
What's the best place in the US for an entrepreneur to move to and launch a startup or business? Arnold Katz offers three of the cities he thinks are most suitable.
How A Small Business Can Bond with Customers Through Covid-19, And Beyond
Businesses that adapt quickly to work for their customers in this environment are more likely to prosper in the long term. Erin Yurday, CEO, Co-founder and Editor of NimbleFins shares some tips.
The Future Of The Remote-Working Model
It is only a matter of time when organizations will need to optimize their policies about remote work and encourage a healthier work environment, insists Dominika Paciorkowska, Chief Managing Director of ClickMeeting.