Thinking Aloud
Stealth Mode – A Silent Way For A Startup To Die
During one of the recent events I attended, I spoke to this guy working in a new local startup who proudly declared, "We're in...
Rich In Name, Poor In Morality
If we thought David Chew and Looi San Cheng were entrepreneurs behaving badly, check out these sickos from New York (in the New York...
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.
Why Active Management Will Prevail Over The Annual Performance Review
The most significant reason is that the annual performance review is simply unable to sustain, measure, or improve employee productivity in the workplace in a way that is effective or engaging for employees.
You Only Live Once
I read with sadness that Violet Lim, an entrepreneur I met once some time ago, had succumbed to cancer.
She's the feisty 55 year-old lady...
The Parenting Of Corporate America (Or Tips On When And How To Say “No”...
Veteran project manager and PMO director Russell Harley says that project managers - who actually deal with the "real world" on a regular basis - unfortunately have to be the parents to those executives who no longer understand how reality functions. By saying no.
Bartering For The Purpose Of Growing One’s Business
The cashless barter system - where goods and services are traded without the need for cash - is an option for business owners looking to grow their business.
Advice For Young Entrepreneurs
Although it suits some people, working for someone else just doesn’t cut it for those who have a desire to set up their own business.
Changing Your Company Name? Here’s What You Need To Know.
Thinking about changing your company name? It’s a daunting task and requires more than a new set of letters, says Herman Yau, CEO of Tend.
Leadership Crisis: Fact Or Fiction?
The short answer it is a fiction. Veteran project manager and PMO director Russell Harley explains why.
3 Hacks That Made Me Happier At Work
Many people want flexibility and a sense of purpose more than they want short work hours and excess benefits. Connor Provines, operations director at Share Your Office, shares a few practical, actionable tips he implemented into his daily schedule that helped him integrate work into life.
Promoting Back-to-School: Get An “A” For Your Efforts
Do you know what’s different about the “back-to-school” shopping season from most holidays throughout the year? Eric Groves, CEO and co-founder of Alignable shares.
Beyond the .COM! New Domain Names Are Perfect For SMBs And Startups
With the recent release of hundreds of alternatives to .COM, entrepreneurs are increasingly welcoming the opportunity to choose the name they want and register a fantastic domain — or several — for their new business. Taryn Naidu, CEO of Rightside shares his views.
4 Easy Ways To Improve Your Business Diversity
The employment of women and minorities still lags well behind the proportion of the population in many key industries. Heather Landau, founder of Start An American Company.com shares a few methods businesses can use to improve the diversity of their staff, and work towards greater long-term gains and a more accepting and comfortable work environment.
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.
This Caught My Eye…
Sometimes you come across great out-of-home (OOH) media that makes you do a double-take, just like this one:
I saw this in Melbourne along Brunswick...
Frankly, It’s Personal
Leadership requires an expression of care and concern for people’s feelings. Frankly it is personal, says Chris Laping, the co-founder and CEO of People Before Things, LLC, and the author of "People Before Things".
Merry Christmas; Pledge Your Support For Underprivileged Children
Now that the Christmas presents opened and the feasting is done, spare a thought for the needy this festive season. Drop by Samsung Hope...
Why Excel Is The Worse Choice For Analyzing Your Business
Excel has its many uses and has been the go-to format for logging data for many years. However, just because something is used universally does not make it the best solution, says Dan McCarthy.
Have Insurance Claims Risen In The Last 5 Years?
Almost a quarter of home insurance claims are made as a result of the weather, for instance flood and storm damage, annual weather patterns play a large part in determining the scale of home insurance claims made that year.
Following The Herd Isn’t A Smart Investment Strategy – Here’s 3 Reasons Why
Following the herd mentality is a recipe for disaster in the investment world. Prioritize research, build conviction, and learn to anticipate the market instead.
How To Get Help With Managing Innovation
Too many businesses think that innovation and strategy is one and the same thing. Innovation is not about creating a clear path to achieve your goals. Rather, it is about knowing that you have a goal and applying new solutions to achieving that.
Making The Case For Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs
A number of Baby Boomers are choosing a more entrepreneurial path, choosing to launch small businesses. As a startup founder, Rudy Simondi, founder of FLIPS proposes a few reasons why Boomers are, in fact, top candidates to launch startup companies.
Singletasking: 7 Secrets To Success And Sanity At Work And In Life
In our culture of multitaskers, we attempt to accomplish more by doing several things at once. But here’s the rub: Multitasking fails us. Devora Zack explains why singletasking will make you more productive and present.
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.
Business Opportunities In The Home Care Industry
If you're considering owning and operating a home care agency, there are several reasons why now is the time to get started. Sarah Schwarcz from Senior Planning Services shares some thoughts on this burgeoning industry.
Top 3 Ways To Own The Boss Role
Some people are born leaders, but even for those with innate leadership skills, making the transition from employee to boss takes planning and effort. Arvind Parthiban, CEO of Zarget what he's learned along the way about becoming the boss.
Women Are Sharing What They Know — And Changing The World
If you want to be part of the women-helping-women movement, there are specific tactics that help unlock your power. Dr. Nancy O'Reilly, the coauthor of Leading Women, shares 10 of them.
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.
How To Literally Visualize Business Success By Tapping Into The Power Of Vision Boards
A vision board is a visualization tool that you use to build a collage of words and pictures that represent your goals and dreams.