Five Best Inspirational Books for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
All aspiring entrepreneurs would well be advised to read the following five inspirational books that have been compiled keeping in mind the requirements of those wanting to start t ..
Would George and “Honest Abe” Make it in Today’s Business World?
Presidents' Day, which falls between the birthdays of two of our nation's most revered leaders-George Washington and Abraham Lincoln-is coming up on Monday, February 18. And as eve ..
The End of Marketing as We Know It
Consider for a moment the annoying, interruptive, often obnoxious nature of traditional marketing. Dinnertime phone calls from strangers in noisy call centers. Glossy pictures of t ..
A Wickedly Successful New Year: Nine Strategies to Help You Start Creating a Life That Really Works
The year 2012 is drawing to a close and, for many recession-wracked American women, it feels like just another mile marker in an endurance race going nowhere. Depressing, but true. ..
Eight End-of-Year “Must-Dos” for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Life can be hectic for business owners. Very hectic. And yet, as the year winds to a close and a new year approaches, it pays to take a breather and spend some time thinking about ..
The Next Perfect Storm & How You Can Profit From It
When it comes to making money, timing is vital. For example, in 1981, the average annual return on a 90-day bank CD was 16 percent. From 1995 to 1999, the S&P 500 had a minimum ..
The Summertime Motivation Challenge: Ten Tips to Keep the Season’s Distractions from Lowering Your Employees’ Productivity
It's a phenomenon that employers dread: As the temperature rises in the summer, employees' motivation levels tend to drop. Chip Averwater provides real-world insight on how to keep ..
Learn Like It’s Your Job: 18 Portable Skills Every Recent College Graduate Should Have
Today's college graduates are entering a very challenging job market. Many of them will end up in positions or jobs that weren't exactly on the radar for their dream career. Vickie ..
From Confrontation to Calm: Ask Your Way through Ten Tough Conversations
At work, at home, with friends, and even with perfect strangers, it isn't uncommon to find yourself suddenly entrenched in a tough, tense conversation. Instead of trying to stutter ..
Can’t Live without ‘Em: Seven Truths about Customers No Retailer Wants to Admit
Every retailer spends a good portion of his day trying to figure out how best to serve his customers. But frankly, customers and their motivations can throw even the best retailers ..
10 Social Media Tips to Improve Internal Communication
When most business leaders think of social media, they think of how it can help them communicate with clients and potential clients. This is true, but what many don't realize is t ..
Ten Keys to Cashing in on the Global Marketplace as an Exporter
The global marketplace is a fast-growing and rapidly changing field. International business is exploding as a direct result of changes in technology, rapidly expanding economies, a ..
Click Millionaires: A Roadmap for Today’s Entrepreneurs
The internet has changed the way that business startups are launched -- and Scott Fox's new book, Click Millionaires, offers a helpful roadmap to help you navigate the terrain, and ..
12 Things Experienced Employees Know that Make Life so Much Better
Being a great employee isn't just about doing the work. It's about doing the work and navigating the minefield of leader, coworker, and customer needs. Ironically, for most people ..
10 Things You Need to Know About Successful Networking
Many people spend a lot of time and energy trying to make effective business connections, only to find that their networking is not working. Vickie Milazzo shares her insight on ho ..
The Lean Startup Movement
Eric Ries has a new message for America's budding businesses: Go lean. The 32-year-old Silicon Valley executive is the founder of Lean Startup, a rising movement that's sweeping th ..
8 Factors Propelling Women to the Top in the Social Revolution
The social revolution has brought a renewed focus to doing business organically. Today corporations and small businesses alike are using the powers of collaboration, participation, ..
8 Ways to Make Every Employee a Salesperson
Are you looking for new ways to address the problem of flat sales and low profitability at your company without spending a dime? The solution greets you every morning when you arri ..
Book Outlines Why Your Company Sucks & What to Do About It
"The urge to splurge on costly marketing campaigns too soon must be controlled," urges marketing and management expert, Mark Stevens. "It is far more powerful to invest in brains t ..
New Book Reveals Insights for Marketing to Millennials
The Millennial Generation - those born between 1984 and 2002 - is growing up during a confounding time rife with technological advances and unprecedented sharing and collaboration ..
