Businesses are beginning to understand that they need to have a corporate mission and a philanthropy to compete in today’s world. In addition to solving an immediate problem, younger generations insist that the companies they choose play a role in helping better the world in some way. And having a…
Will Talking About the Problems Help Change the World? We currently live in a world that has been upended by the fear of Covid and a host of other problems. Every time we turn on the TV or listen to the radio, we learn about another problem that we may or may not have known […]
A recent article by Franchise Direct pointed out that owning a franchise is one of the many ways people achieve their version of the American dream. They noted that per the latest statistics, men own 71.9% of franchises while women own 28.1%, and the average franchise owner is between ages 45 to 54.…
According to a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, critical thinking ranks among the top job skills employers are looking for in today’s job market. With that being said you would think Universities and Colleges would be bursting with classes to teach critical thinking techniques to stu…
What to Do if You are Being Harassed at Work? Every person should have the expectation of a safe workplace. This doesn’t just include occupational hazards, but also from the people you work with. In an ideal world employees don’t get bullied or harassed by their coworkers, but as many of…
Time Management Rules of a Millionaire What if we said there was a single habit that led to success? Yes, one. Seriously, though. Just one. It’s time management. It’s the ultimate skill that everyone needs — regardless of your industry or position. And the single most skill that most of us fal…
8 Tips to Inspire Your Small Business Team Often times in the workplace, employees strive not just to be heard — but to find purpose in their efforts. Small business owners, managers, and those in leadership roles are faced with the challenge of making their team feel more secure. It can be easy t…
5 Networking Event Mistakes to Avoid Most business professionals encounter networking events at some point in their career. Sometimes they run smoothly and other times they’re just plain awkward. Networking requires skill and is often time-consuming. Rather than giving up on it completely, th…
Market Analysis: How Your Competitor is Getting Ahead Every business has its competitors. And while market analysis isn’t necessarily a new practice, today’s key players are constantly hunting for ways to fine-tune their intel. The kicker is, instead of turning to who you’re compet…
A Guide to Converting Prospects We all know that lead nurturing is extremely important when growing your business. Though a marketing qualified lead (MQL) may vary from business to business, it’s important to attract the right kind of prospect. Do you find yourself asking, “What happened…