Every once in a while, I find a consistent problem in businesses that surprises me — not just because it’s unexpected, but because it’s widespread. Companies — large, successful, forward-thinking…
Patching a tire is good for one thing: getting you where you need to go in the short term. It’s not intended to be a long-term solution, mainly because it…
Whether you are a freshly funded startup or an entrepreneur bootstrapping, every dollar counts. Yet what many busy entrepreneurs may not immediately realize is that making the most of your…
Managing a business without funds hobbles your competitive advantage significantly, leaving you at the mercy of every crisis. When I started my company, it was a very bad recession and…
We have all seen the statistics by now. Women are getting paid less than male counterparts while often putting in longer hours. In addition to this, women are typically hired…
As technology continues to play a broader and more pervasive role in our lives, the line between tech companies and non-tech companies becomes increasingly permeable. Everyone uses technology, whether they’re…
Reinvesting in your company is a vital factor in any successful business strategy. It doesn’t matter if your company consists of two people or has a global staff of thousands:…
What are your content marketing goals? If you want not only success but sustained success, this question should be visited and revisited often. Every business will have vastly different content marketing…
The great debate between college or no college wages on. As an entrepreneur and advocate for higher education, let me assure you that the tactics used for success in college…
Four and a half years ago, I stumbled into co-founding a fintech company that focused on something I knew almost nothing about: retail banking. After starting with nothing to building…
You already know that having a prominent online presence supported by an effective SEO strategy is indispensable. People are searching for your business, and you need to make sure they find you…
When it comes to making a name for yourself online, you have a number of important marketing tools in your arsenal. Of those tools, video is among the most powerful….
Starting your own company is very much like having a baby: You begin with the seed of an idea and labor to bring it into reality, then dedicate yourself to…
Odds are, you’ve probably seen or at least heard of Simon Sinek, who recently challenged the entire world and the way we work in his viral video addressing what he…
Question: What’s the most important consideration when deciding, among founders, who should take on which leadership role? Dustin Cavanaugh RenewAge Play to Your Strengths “I have been involved in multiple…
If you’ve ever put your trust into a business by making a purchase from it, you likely know what it feels like to go through a poor customer service experience….
“Business strategy” is a powerful phrase. People like to use it to impress others, and audiences listen up when you talk about it. But it’s also one of the most overused…
Question: What is an example of a successful loyalty or referral program that you have used in your business? Vladimir Gendelman Company Folders, Inc Predict When Customers Will Need to…