[ad_1] Ever find yourself watching the minutes tick by or wishing there was a mute button for co-worker chit chat? There is a simple solution to many of the most common office hour irritations: music. Related: You May Not Realize This Divide That Exists Between You and Your Coworkers Music …

[ad_1] The truth is that, with practically every worthwhile job or career, we can all get caught up in the “pinball syndrome.” Think of a pinball machine as a metaphor for all the urgent things that demand our attention throughout the day. And while we may not feel like we’re …

[ad_1] From creation to distribution, new technology is enabling marketers to forge new paths to engage consumers. And smart brands are looking to better understand how those audiences consume content. Adopting new techniques will keep marketers and their businesses ahead of the curve. Here are five content-marketing trends the experts agree companies …

[ad_1] In the past, digitally native businesses found their first success without a brand: In fact, many Silicon Valley companies didn’t even use the “B” word. Related: The 8 Laws of Branding Conventional VC wisdom, in fact, supported a model where entrepreneur would take the lowest salary possible, live on the future promise of …

[ad_1] It does not matter if you are running a startup or a decades-old corporation. The benefits and perks included in your compensation package can sway potential employees toward saying “yes” to the job. Glassdoor’s 2015 Employment Confidence Survey revealed that benefits are a major factor in a future employee choosing …

[ad_1] Editor’s Note: In “Tough Love Tuesday,” we connect side-hustling entrepreneurs with support, resources and advice from top experts. Sign up to our email newsletter to be notified about our Tuesday Facebook Lives and check back to our side hustle topic page for more helpful tips. Some say now is the best time to start …

[ad_1] In this series, Open Every Door, Entrepreneur staff writer Nina Zipkin shares her conversations with leaders about understanding what you have to offer, navigating the obstacles that will block your path, identifying opportunity and creating it for yourself and for others. It is never too early or too late to pursue an …

[ad_1] Influencer marketing is quickly becoming a key strategy for brands interested in tapping into new audiences via social networks. According to a recent study, over 90 percent of marketers who are engaged in some form of influencer marketing believe it is effective. Related: How Much Should You Really Be Spending on …

[ad_1] Here’s a newsflash: most public relations and media relations professionals have the wrong perspective when they interact with the media. The typical PR professional thinks to themselves, “How can I get the media to cover my story?” That’s the wrong way to think and wrong question to ask. While there’s never …

[ad_1] Let’s face it. Phone sales aren’t easy. Ask any salesperson about phone prospecting, and you’re bound to hear a litany of complaints. “Prospects hang up on me all the time! I can never get through to high-level prospects! I leave more voicemails than I can count!” Sound familiar? But there’s …