[ad_1] I’ll readily admit to something that no business owner should ever admit to: I procrastinate. A lot. Related: 11 Ways to Beat Procrastination Some days, I can work 10 hours straight. Other days, I just can’t do it. I might get up at dawn, promise myself I’ll start working by noon and …
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Millennials Are Just Like You Were 20 Years Ago…
[ad_1] By 2020, nearly half (46 percent) of all U.S. workers will be millennials. Rather than blaming helicopter parents for millennials’ entitlement, and only seeing young people as a negative presence in the workplace, employers need to embrace them. Eighty-three percent of millennials worldwide, consider themselves on the cutting edge of technology. Companies should utilize …
Read More »Creating Good Content Is Your Best Business Strategy…
[ad_1] Business owners have been too eager to skimp on good content for their websites. A website is a store front. Treating it like it it’s something less worthy of investment cuts into your ability to succeed. Thanks to search ranking algorithms that have rewarded links more than website and …
Read More »3 Insights to Identify a Multi-Billion Market Opportunity…
[ad_1] Everybody’s been raving about Dollar Shave Club’s $1 billion July sell to CPG behemoth Unilever. And for good reason. It’s a great market case-study. Scrappy ecommerce firm goes after a large traditional market with high margins, shaving razors and exits with a smash. Dollar Shave Club’s roaring success begs the question …
Read More »Here's What The New Overtime Rule Means for Your Business…
[ad_1] After almost 30 years as an entrepreneur, I know how much employer laws can affect small businesses. The most recent Department of Labor (DOL) change to put a wrench in an employer’s payroll budget is the new overtime rule. Small business owners will need to adapt and find solutions quickly …
Read More »3 Criteria to Fulfill With Your Next Sponsorship Opportunity…
[ad_1] This summer’s political conventions were breeding grounds for controversy. Starting last spring, with Donald Trump poised to take the Republican Party nomination, activists began pressuring companies to boycott the Republican National Convention. As a result, companies that have long sponsored both parties’ conventions scaled back their sponsorships significantly. Coca-Cola, which in 2012 shelled out $660,000 …
Read More »Why You Won't Be Playing Super Mario Bros. in VR Anytime Soon…
[ad_1] While Sony will debut a virtual reality add-on for the PlayStation 4 this October, it sounds like Nintendo’s anticipated debut of its next games console will not incorporate the buzzy technology. In other words, there will be no virtual immersion into Mario’s Mushroom Kingdom — at least not any …
Read More »5 Reasons Your Employees Shouldn't Fear Making Mistakes…
[ad_1] We live in a culture where mistakes are something to be avoided at all costs. Often, when we make an error, it creates feelings of embarrassment, frustration or even fear, especially when it happens at work. There’s nothing like a missed deadline or even an unfortunate typo to cause …
Read More »How to Keep Your Culture Intact When You Expand to Another City…
[ad_1] Say you’ve got a great business that’s growing in your city. Great team, great culture, great clients — all the greats you need. For many founders, now is the time you might start to look outward. Where can you expand to continue to grow? Do you need to set …
Read More »Create Brilliant Content by Harnessing the Collective Genius of Your Team…
[ad_1] Boring articles are like terrible party guests. If you’ve ever sat next to someone that just goes on and on about nothing in particular, you’ll know what it’s like. But sometimes coming up with interesting new content to share on your blog or contribute as a guest article can …
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