[ad_1] Having big dreams — like running your own business or turning your idea into a company that can change the world — is pretty ambitious. And it’s only possible if you build your startup on top of a solid business model. Let’s face the facts. You may think you have a clear …

[ad_1] Since launching Away, Jen Rubio and Steph Korey have generated more than $12 million in sales their first year in business. The duo has grown their luggage company from three to 40 employees and expanded from solely ecommerce to opening their first brick-and-mortar retail store in NoHo. With stores set to open in Los Angeles, London and …

[ad_1] Work gossip: We’ve all heard it, and some of us have spread it — whether that action took place around the water cooler, via text or through email. There are mixed views  about gossip: Some say that gossip is toxic, and I tend to agree. Others, such as Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst, actively encourage it.  …

[ad_1] Passive income has long been the holy grail for entrepreneurs looking to free up their time, untethering the cord of daily duties and responsibilities from the potential to generate healthy monthly revenues. While the importance of passive income isn’t often doubted, the monumental hurdle often required to achieve a respectable …

[ad_1] It can be frightening to realize that others will treat your bright idea as exactly what it is: just an idea. No one pays a dime for a great idea. Plenty of people are willing to put their money down for a tested and proven solution to humankind’s problems. This is a more …

[ad_1] Knowing what type of business model to use for your new venture is no easy task — and even understanding the difference between each of the major models can be difficult too. Related: The 7 Elements of a Strong Business Model Don’t worry though. Funding solutions company Business Backer has found …

[ad_1] Everyone wants to be treated with respect, whether that’s in a professional context or within the realm of personal relationships. So it should come as no surprise that workers — contract, freelance, full-time, part-time — want to feel appreciated for the skills they bring to the job. They also are more …

[ad_1] Even though online businesses are becoming more prevalent, they haven’t become any easier to launch. To give your online business a greater chance to succeed, there are certain things you need to incorporate on its website. Of course, there are the simple things such as an easy domain name, …

[ad_1] President Trump’s White House isn’t ready to talk on television about its military strike against Syria — unless they’re talking to Fox News. In an awkward moment Friday, White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly asked that his daily on-camera press briefing be “off camera,” causing the pool camera …

[ad_1] Given how important good selling techniques are to driving revenues, I am shocked how many entrepreneurs and salespeople are just bad at working their leads. This includes things like not following up on leads (or following up too much) and not knowing how to break down barriers, to get the …