Thinking Aloud
Testing Your Entrepreneurial IQ
The keys to success and enjoyment as an entrepreneur vary as much as the businesses do. But if you can answer yes to most of the following questions posed by Eric Tyson, author of "Investing For Dummies", you probably have the qualities and perspective needed to succeed as a small-business owner:
What Impact Social Media Truly Had On Society
Jenny Q. Ta, CEO of Sqeeqee.com and author of "Wall Street Cinderella", takes a closer look at the effect of social media on politics, business, socialization as well as some of the negative effects such as cyber bullying and privacy.
How Startups Can Use Celebrity Endorsements
As a start-up, you might be asking yourself how in the world you could ever afford a celebrity endorsement for your product. Billy Bones of Bookingagentinfo.com explains how small companies will be able to take advantage of and benefit from it.
The Authenticity Inflection Point
The solution to the world’s information security and privacy problems must be big, and it is. We are truly looking at a new inflection point, the Authenticity Inflection Point, argues Wes Kussmaul, author of "Quiet Enjoyment - Authenticity Works Where Information Security Technology Has Failed Us"
The End Of “Build It Yourself” Software
The build-it-yourself era of payment software development is coming to a close and for good reason, argues Ralph Dangelmaier, CEO of BlueSnap.
Using External Influences Effectively
Joel Freimuth, CEO of Blue Pearl Consulting discusses the three critical outside forces that businesses need to master.
Apple And IBM Bury The Hatchet In The Collaboration Economy
If you need any further proof that the information age is dead and the collaboration age is now in full swing, bitter rivals Apple Inc., and IBM have announced that they are going to be collaborating to create approximately 100 business apps for the iPhone and iPad, Topher Morrison, author of “Collaboration Economy”.
Ladies, It’s Time: Go Be You
We’ve written before about how important it is for women, especially in today’s society, to retain their autonomy and to be their best selves. “Think of your daughters” is often the rallying cry. But you know what? Why not just do it for you?
3 Ways To “Share Local” And Make Your Business Stronger
Local businesses are stronger together than alone.As you forge relationships with other local businesses, you all grow stronger by gaining access to the collective knowledge and power of each other, says Eric Groves, CEO and co-founder of Alignable.
How To Turn Flexible Working Hours Into A Win-Win Situation
Did the news that that every employee now has the right to request flexible working strike fear into your heart? It needn’t. Sean Blanks, Marketing Director of www.cartridgesave.co.uk, explains why it’s worked for them.
Benefits From The Big Boys: How Small Businesses Can Profit From Big/Little Data
The term Big Data is often mentioned in both infotech and business media with the assumption that it belongs with big businesses. However, most do not realize that small to medium businesses can benefit from an adjunct version of Big Data known affectionately as ‘Little Data’, says Lawrence Garvin, Head Geek and technical product marketing manager at SolarWinds.
17 Things You (Unknowingly) Do At Work That Say “I Don’t Care”
Most of us care about doing our jobs well, and about the relationships we have with clients and coworkers. But author Jon Gordon says your actions might be sending the opposite message. Here, he spotlights 17 things you unknowingly do that tell others, “I don’t care.”
When To Bet On A Startup
Job hunters and investors should be careful about where to place their bets. They need to look beyond a startup’s initial success to the crucial factors (or requirements) that will enable the company to continue to grow, says Matthew Sawyer, Managing Partner of Rocket Market Development LLC.
Six Tips On Making Your Fight Against The Clock A Little Easier
Andy Core, author of the new book Change Your Day, Not Your Life" gives advice on how to win the fight against time by boosting your productivity.
The New Brainstorming: Six Principles To Redeem Group Ideation
When it comes to generating new ideas, here are six principles supported by what we know from research, as provided by from Stephanie Gioia, Director of Consulting at XPLANE.
16 Companies That Care… And How They Show It
“Caring” isn’t just another feel-good word — it’s a strategy that many of today’s most successful companies are using to differentiate themselves from the competition. Jon Gordon, author of “The Carpenter“, looks at 16 real-life organizations that infuse caring into the way they do business.
Elon Musk Makes Right Decision Over Tesla Patents
If you think the controversial move by Musk and Tesla to open its patent portfolio doesn’t make sense, think again. We’re now living in the collaboration economy and your competition is now your ally, says Topher Morrison, author of “Collaboration Economy: Eliminate the Competition by Creating Partnership Opportunities”.
Who’s in Your Kitchen Cabinet? 10 Lessons From Reagan On Building A Brain Trust.
Author Dan Quiggle explains why every business leader should have an advisory brain trust and offers 10 suggestions to keep in mind when putting yours together.
Does America Care Anymore? How We Can Change The Answer To “Yes”.
Our stressful, hectic, overscheduled modern lives leave little room for good
old-fashioned caring. Not only does this hurt society, it’s terrible for business. Here,
best-selling author Jon Gordon explains why you should stage a caring comeback
in your organization—and offers 11 strategies to get you started.
Can You Really Measure Culture? The Numbers Side Of “The Soft Edge”.
Companies that have a healthy “soft edge” reward and recognize great work. Forbes magazine publisher Rich Karlgaard and author of “The Soft Edge“ identifies a few factors to look for when assessing company culture.
Why A BYOD Policy Is (Also) Beneficial For Small Businesses
Large companies may be leading in adopting BYOD policies, but here are a few ways it can also be beneficial for small businesses.
5 Keys To Getting Things Done On The Road
Robb Begg, CMO at Introhive offers a few ingredients that will help you reach optimum productivity while working on the road.
The Power Of Blogging For Business
Jamelle Sanders, CEO of Jamelle Sanders International shares a few tips on how blogging can transform your business.
The Best 2 Hours I Spent On My Business
Entrepreneurs like helping other entrepreneurs, shares Josh Ludin, founder of the subscription box Blind Surprise. If you're looking to start a business, pull thirty dollars out of your pocket and take an expert out for coffee.
5 Keys to Developing Personal Power Working on Emotional Intelligence Skills Can Open the...
Personal power is a core leadership competency that everyone needs to develop before they can lead others.We can help harness and learn to use our personal power by understanding and working on our Emotional Intelligence (EI) skills, says Lynda Chervil.
It Should Be A Crime – But Isn’t
Gini Graham Scott, PhD looks at the difficulty that comes from the way the laws are written so there is this civil-criminal justice loophole.
A #1 Email Productivity Tip
It recently occurred to Vlad Zhamoidzik, Manager of Web Report Team at Hypersoft Information Systems that he could make one simply change in his daily routine that would have a significant impact on the productivity of both himself and his team.
Lessons From Dr. Dre And Apple’s Collaboration
You might not be Dr. Dre or a mega-company like Apple creating $3.2 billion dollar collaborations, but there are some very valuable lessons to be learned from this for any entrepreneur or business owner, says Topher Morrison, author of "Collaboration Economy".
Are Your Questions Sabotaging Your Relationships?
Most people don’t put much thought into the questions they ask — a mistake that can cause relationships to deteriorate and misunderstandings to abound. Geoffrey Tumlin shares seven tips to help you become a better questioner — and as a result, build better, more productive relationships at work and at home.
5 Rules For Becoming An Intellectual Maverick
Life requires more than a whisper of wisdom. Whether we want to improve our relationships, spiritual development, emotional well-being, health or monetary ambitions, we so often find that we’re our own greatest enemies, says venture capitalist Julian Pencilliah and author of the new book, "The Jetstream of Success".