Having a good company culture is imperative in any organization today. This translates to good relations and efficiency internally, as well as better products and services provided to clients. So how can you foster an impactful culture at your workplace? We spoke with Amy Anderson, a marketing and branding expert who leads with compassion. Watch our podcast with Amy Anderson …
How to Navigate the World of Financial Planning with Ease
What Is Financial Planning and Why Is it So Important? Financial planning is the process of evaluating your current financial circumstances and determining your financial goals; both short term and long term. The next step is to create a strategy to ensure these goals are achieved. The process of financial planning is ongoing and has many different facets. Whether you’re …
How Podcasting is the Secret to Building Community
In your profession, it’s important to foster a sense of community. Making connections, both internally and externally, will elevate your career and your business. But what is the secret to building community effectively? We spoke with Jürgen Strauss, a podcaster and marketing strategist, about how podcasting can help you connect with others like never before. Watch our interview with Jürgen …
When Is the Right Time to Invest in External Services for a Project?
Preparing for an upcoming project is an exciting, albeit daunting, time. The reason why it can be exciting is that it can be viewed as a fresh start. On the other hand, it can be daunting as it is a new project with new expectations and requirements. Something worth considering before undertaking a new project is collaborating with external partners. Collaboration …
How to Maintain a Growth Mindset When Starting a Business
Starting a business is a major step, and it takes a lot of hard work, planning, and passion for the project. It’s important to maintain a growth mindset throughout the launch of your new business. Why is that, and how can you achieve this mindset? We spoke with Sabrina Guler, the co-founder of Techvestor, about the value of a growth …
Active Leadership: Tenets That Lead to Truly Great Leadership
In your career, it is vital that you develop your leadership qualities. Especially as you rise up in managerial roles, you need to lead with confidence and inspire great work from your colleagues. What are the tenets that will lead to being a truly great leader? We spoke with leadership expert Dan Kopp about the core principles necessary for active …
The Simple Truth About Small Business Financial Management
Small business owners are the lifeblood of any economic landscape, and we all owe them a debt of gratitude for their hard work and dedication to achieving success. Financial management is an essential component in running a successful small business – it helps maximize working capital, minimize costs, ensure long-term stability, take advantage of tax deductions, and plan for future …
3 Ways Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Do Business Differently
It is estimated that between 15 and 20 percent of the world’s population is neurodivergent, a term which includes those with autism spectrum disorder, ADD or ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome, and more. Many who are neurodivergent become excellent leaders and even start their own businesses. How do neurodivergent entrepreneurs do business differently? What unique perspectives and skills set them apart? …
3 Things to Consider Before Moving Your Business to a Smaller Location
There are times when downsizing a business space makes perfect sense. Maybe your production has suddenly slowed down, for instance, and your space is just too big for what you need or too expensive at the moment. Or maybe you have moved a portion of your workforce off-site and don’t need as much space anymore. In some cases, moving could …
The Magic Solution of Time, Organization, and ROI
Did you know that your ROI can be directly linked to how well you manage your time? Indeed, good time management and overall organization cannot be overstated. They are the magic solution to business success, and nailing down both can do wonders for your bottom line. We spoke with Arliss Dudley-Cash, a business consultant, about how to improve your processes …
How TEDx Can Grow Your Business—Before You Ever Set Foot On Stage!
One of the make-it-or-break-it goals of a business is to garner interest and traction. Indeed, in order to make a sale, you first need clients. For many, it helps to get in front of an audience and share your knowledge. A TEDx stage may be the perfect platform, and it can help grow your business, even before you’ve set a …
How to Combine Being Your Authentic Self with Effective Leadership
What does it mean to be a good leader? There is an overabundance of advice out there on exactly how to act, how to communicate, what parts of yourself to tap into or to minimize… But it can also start to feel inauthentic to who you are. How can you stay true to yourself while still inspiring trust and respect …
Top Business Mail Best Practices to Boost Your Productivity
We spend a significant portion of our working week sending, reading, and receiving letters and emails, many of which might not even be relevant. While correspondence – both physical and virtual – is a vital cog in every business, it can also be responsible for a great deal of wasted time. Email can prove distracting to your employees, preventing them …
Check Yourself: 5 Financial Tips That Will Keep You Focused at Work
Global inflation has caused significant money troubles for many of us, and such worries consume us at work. Three out of four employees reported that financial problems negatively affect their work and personal lives. When a heavy external factor such as this takes over our minds, we cannot be our best selves in the workplace. In these critical moments, it’s …
How to Identify New Profit Opportunities and Ways to Save $
One of the toughest aspects of being a small business owner is keeping your finances in order, both in terms of increasing revenue and cutting costs. Many struggle to find new profit opportunities and aren’t even aware of the many ways to save money. We spoke with Salim Omar, a CPA who helps small businesses attain financial health and security. …
What Are the ABCs of Effective Communication in the Workplace?
There are few skills more important to master than that of communication. Indeed, it is foundational to everything, including success in the workplace. But communication is as easy as A-B-C, right? Well, not quite. We spoke with Mpume Ncube-Daka about the art of effective communication. With the right tools, you can excel in your communication… and in your career. Watch …
How to Find Career Happiness & Success on Your Own Terms
For most of us, a dream job is one in which we feel fulfilled, happy, and successful in our work. Yet even when in their desired career path, many don’t see the results or feel the joy they’d expected. What’s going wrong? How can you attain that career happiness on your own terms? We spoke with career coach Terry B. …
Why a Chair of Joy Helps You Feel Better Now
We all feel negative emotions, from stress to anger to sadness, and this impacts us both in our private life and at work. How can we let go of the negativity and feel better almost instantly? We spoke with Sheryl Lynn, the founder of JOYELY. Through her Chair of Joy, she helps people improve their mood in just 60 seconds, …
What Actions to Take When Unexpected Blocks Test Your Progress
If you’re ambitious and goal-oriented, you probably like to see yourself progressing each year, getting ever closer to your next achievement. However, unexpected blocks can certainly put a damper on things. How do you get around these obstacles? When your progress is tested, what actions can you take to get back on track? We spoke with business consultant Crista Grasso …
7 Tips to Organize an Outdoor Business Event
When it comes to any industry, various business events are held regularly. These events benefit everyone involved, including the businesses, employees, the event holder, and the industry as a whole. For starters, they help companies get their employees under one umbrella, allowing them to inspire and refresh their vision. This helps boost their output and will enable them to connect …