[ad_1] Mentorship is one of the most effective business tools out there. Right now, in Miami, a program called Girls Make Beats is partnering professional DJs with more than 80 girls to help them refine their musical skills and potentially jump-start music-industry careers. Even Marc Benioff of Salesforce.com has lauded the value of mentorship. Today, Benioff is worth …
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The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do Is Be Yourself…
[ad_1] For 17 years, Cyndie Spiegel worked for some of fashion’s biggest brands, including Capelli New York, Coach and Narciso Rodriguez. She also worked to help mold the minds of young fashion students as an adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design and her alma mater, Fashion Institute of Technology. …
Read More »8 Hidden Costs of Starting and Running a Business…
[ad_1] This story originally appeared on Due Regardless of what anyone else tells you, running a business isn’t cheap or easy. In addition to the expenses you probably know about, there are a number of hidden costs of starting and running a business. I personally find that easily sneak up …
Read More »Will.i.am Raises $117 Million in Venture Funding…
[ad_1] Will.i.am has raised $117 million dollars in venture funding. His company was founded in 2012, and started by creating devices like headphones. Its new AI product is a corporate voice assistant named Omega, similar to Siri or Alexa. Tesla has announced that it will debut its electric semi-truck. We will get all of the full …
Read More »3 Reasons Automation Won't Replace the CFO…
[ad_1] From factory assembly lines to long-distance trucking, our automated, robotic future is here to stay. Some believe no industry’s workforce will be safe from this wave of automation as robots and programming simply get faster, smarter and cheaper. Rumors persist that even executives are in danger of being phased out entirely by …
Read More »How to Push Through Your Fear of Failure, According to This …
[ad_1] In honor of Veterans Day, Entrepreneur is highlighting the work of former military entrepreneurs who are building their own businesses, chasing their dreams, and kicking a whole lot of ass in the process. (Answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.) Who are you and what is your business?Hi, …
Read More »How I Take Advantage of My ADHD With Hyperfocus…
[ad_1] Adapted from Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain by Peter Shankman, published by TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. Copyright © 2017 by Peter Shankman. Our modern concept of ADHD as defined …
Read More »Tour the Leash-Optional Offices of Bark + Co….
[ad_1] At their newly expanded offices in Chinatown, Manhattan, Bark, the makers of the toy and treat subscription package BarkBox, like to bring their dogs to work. The three open-plan floors are dotted with fun yet functional accents for both people and canines to enjoy, resulting in an office inspired …
Read More »5 Ways to Authentically Connect Your Employees to the Brand…
[ad_1] Many companies still believe that “brand” is simply an external promise that has nothing to do with internal company culture, processes, or mission. They could not be more wrong. The United Airlines debacle from earlier this year is a perfect example of what happens when a company makes a customer …
Read More »Why Leading With Value Is a Mistake — and What to Do Instea…
[ad_1] As entrepreneurs, we’ve learned that leading with value is the best way to get potential clients to trust you. Conveying value is an integral aspect of any business, but it’s not the most effective way of acquiring new business. At least not according to Lane Campbell. Lane Campbell is …
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