Thinking Aloud
Growing Smaller: How Smaller Retailers Are Thinking Beyond Fashion Weeks For #fashion To Compete
Increasingly easy-to-use technology has enabled smaller retailers to speak and deliver to their niche customer sets across all channels with the same voice as they would in a shop in Hong Kong. So what is driving their success? Raj Subramaniam, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications, FedEx Services, explores.
Humility: The X-Factor
Humility is the magic ingredient that shows your team and your colleagues that your motivations come from a good place, argues Jeremy Dale, author of "The Punk Rock of Business: Applying a Punk Rock Attitude in the Modern Business Era".
“Small Business” Does Not Mean “Disadvantaged”. Here’s Why.
To remain competitive against big corporations and an endless stream of internet startups, companies looking for growth must produce new products and services to engage new markets.
The Fundamentals Of The Modern Consumer’s Mind
In today’s world, just about every shopper does his research ahead of time, depending on the seriousness of the purchase.
Reasons Why China Android Smartphones Are Trending In The Smartphone Market
Over the last few years, the smartphone market has greatly changed. Major mobile phone brands like Samsung and Apple have been leading the premium smartphone market with innovative and captivating products and designs - but all that has been lately matched by other upcoming mobile phone brands.
Lean In Or Get Out: 11 Tips For Using Your Expertise To Create A...
If you can’t lean in, get out? That’s what Vickie Milazzo recommends. She says women who are unhappy trudging up the corporate ladder should start their own businesses. She provides advice on how to use everything you’re really good at to bust out of the corporate world and start your own wickedly successful business.
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.
What Is Leadership?
John Vrionis of Lightspeed Venture Partners asks Don Faul about leadership and what he has learned in his career as a Special Forces marine, and senior executive at Google, Facebook, Pinterest and Athos.
The Battle Between Baby Boomers And Millennials
Instead of seeing Millennials as risky hires, employers should start looking at what they can bring to your business, says Rob Wilson, CEO of Employco USA.
5 Reasons Why You Should Seek Rejection
Nearly 40 years ago, Robert D. Smith, author of “20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course For Mastering Your Life Right Now” learned the one business lesson that became the foundation of every success he's ever enjoyed. He shares that lesson with us.
The Case For A Five Hour Workday
The idea of working less doesn’t jive with the hard-working, big-earning ideal the American workforce so proudly identifies with. While the five-hour workday garnered rave reviews overseas, Americana have approached it skeptically, says Stephan Aarstol, "The Five-Hour Workday: Live Differently, Unlock Productivity, and Find Happiness".
Uncommon Wisdom On A Ketchup Bottle
Spotted on a Heinz ketchup bottle: Henry John Heinz, who founded Heinz in 1876, said:
"To do a common thing, uncommonly well, brings success."
I think...
What If We Don’t Love Chaos? A Cheat Sheet For Those Not Of Generation...
It’s easy for an unfettered 20-something to embrace chaos, transience, and everything else the “GenFlux” mind-set implies. But what if your team is made up of fearful 40-somethings with mortgages? Glenda Eoyang and Royce Holladay offer reassurance that all us “reluctant fluxers” can adapt to (and even thrive in) a chaotic new world.
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.”
Four Questions To Ask Your Potential IT Partner To Ensure Effective Communication
Julie May, CEO of bytes of knowledge (b:ok) shares the four questions you should ask ask potential IT firms to ensure you work with a firm that proactively listens, stays focused and keeps you in the know.
Turning Conflict Into Creativity – Consciously Choosing To Create Flow
The number one thing that every team and organization wants are results. The number one thing that stops progress and ruins relationships is conflict. Unfortunately, dealing with conflict is something no one enjoys or can completely avoid, says
Skills Necessary To Compete In Rapidly Evolving Markets
Jeffrey Phillips and Alex Verjovsky are the authors of the new book "OutManeuver: OutThink-Don't OutSpend" says speed, agility, communication, delegation, and innovation are the skills and capabilities what new competitive markets and strategies demand.
Making A Conference Memorable
When you have a new business and you decide to host your first conference, one of the motivations is to leave guests with a great impression after the event. Lorena Benchis says hiring a cinema venue may work.
With The New iPhone And The Apple Watch, Apples Delivers On High Expectations
New iPhones and the Apple Watch highlight Apple's ability to use design and innovation to establish leadership, says Ezra Gottheil, principal analyst at Technology Business Research.
Why You Should Talk To People
Although it might be uncomfortable, try to get in a conversation with people you don’t know, says Jessica Ekstrom, founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope. It may lead you to very good things.
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"
Considering Employee Safety In Startup Mode
Employee safety is a significant part of daily business operations. This is true for small non-manufacturing businesses to large scale production and manufacturing, says Lewis Robinson.
How To Grow Your Family Business And Make It Your Own
Running a business is tough, but taking over a family business has its own unique set of challenges. From emptying the waste bins in the breakroom as a teenager, to becoming the company president today, here are a few things Mark Hastings - CEO of Hastings Humans - learned along the way.
Five Tactics To Help You Snatch Record Profits From The Jaws Of Defeat
If your business’s first quarter numbers aren’t looking good, you may be tempted to throw in the towel. But Suzanne Evans says there’s still time to turn this ship around. Here, she shares five tactics that just might salvage your bottom line.
How Doing Less Will Make Your Business Better
Starting a business requires a serious work ethic — but sometimes that's what holds the business back, posits Justin E. Crawford, author of "Live Free or DIY: How to Get More Customers, Increase Profits, and Achieve Work-life Balance".
Addition Of Motorola Turbocharges Lenovo’s Rise Through The Global Smartphone Market
With the acquisition of Motorola complete, Lenovo will assume the leading role in emerging smartphone markets, says Jack Narcotta, Devices Analyst at Technology Business Research.
Four Lessons All Companies Can Learn From Baseball’s Astros Hacking Scandal
As the hacking of the Houston Astros' internal network proves, the theft of information assets can happen in any industry. Here, James Pooley shares four things that will help companies safeguard their own valuable information.
The Best Business Investments For SMBs
It’s important to know where to spend and where to hold back on spending as a business owner, and you don’t want to simply slash costs across the board — or else assign every department with the same budget. Here’s some advice from Jason Kruger, President at Signature Analytics on what really matters.
Schroders: Leicester City’s Premier League Triumph And Retirement Investment
Leicester City has surprised everyone by clinching the English Premier League title but what do the club’s fortunes reveal about behavioural psychology and how does that relate to investing, especially for retirement?
What Kind of Business Relationship Are You In?
This post is inspired by a chat session I had with Su Yuen, Howie and Wayne from The Digital Movement about business relationships. We were...