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 …
How You Improve Conversations With CORE Communication Skills
Having quality conversations with people can sometimes be tricky, and that’s certainly true in the business world. How can you ensure that they’re effective and meaningful for all involved parties? You can start by improving your CORE communication skills. What does that mean and how can you take valuable strides now? We spoke with our returning guest Lesley Nase to …
Why Planning and Producing Virtual Events Unlock Your Business Growth
Virtual events have been on the rise in recent years, and not just because of the pandemic. Like in-person events, they can be an excellent way to connect with others and grow your business. However, virtual events have the added benefit of being accessible to people far and wide – anyone can attend, regardless of where they are. How can …
Why Entrepreneurship is a Good Life for You, Your Family, Community, & World
Do you have an entrepreneurial idea? Do you have what it takes to launch and run your own business? While entrepreneurship can, of course, be an amazing choice for yourself and your own career, it can also be beneficial for those around you: your family, your community, even the world. How can you ensure your business has a positive impact …
How to Break Free With Energy First When You’re Stuck, No Matter Your Effort
Many of us reach a point where we feel stuck – in our lives or in our careers. Sometimes we’re in our own way and don’t know how to break free. We spoke with Linda Binns, an energy coach, about how you can go from stuck to unstoppable… how you can thrive and feel free. Do you want to break …