Company Culture

14 Overused Business Phrases We Must Retire (And Better Ways to Communicate)

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By Rachel Fausnaught There are over 470,000 entries in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, with scores added every year. Yet in business, we tend to overuse the comfortable phrases we’ve become accustomed to, thinking we sound smart. News flash: We don’t actually sound smart. I’m guilty of it. You’re guilty of it. Your clients are guilty of […]

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Does Working at Home Really Work For Small Business Employees?

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Working at home is one of the biggest HR trends of the decade. The ability to work remotely—whether from home, in a shared coworking space, or in a coffee shop — has become a much-desired perk among employees. But how does working at home (or anywhere outside the office) really affect small business employees’ productivity,

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13 Ways to Help Employees Overcome the Winter Blues and Regain Their Productivity

Company Culture, Health & Safety, morale, Staffing & HR, startups, YEC, Young Entrepreneur Council /

Colder weather and overcast days have a way of making team members—and clients—feel listless, and can even disrupt the day’s usual workflow and pace, leading to lost productivity. For tips on how to switch a cool weather mood back to peak productivity, we asked 13 members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: Q.

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How to Throw a Successful Holiday Office Party

Company Culture, holiday parties, Holidays, Running the Office /

‘Tis the season to show your employees how much they are appreciated and to celebrate the successes of the past year. The office holiday party can be a memorable, exciting event that can help boost morale, forge stronger relationships between employees, and help workers feel valued and appreciated. Without the proper planning beforehand, however, the

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Does Your Startup Culture Encourage Business Growth?

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By Vartika Kashyap Founding a startup and creating a successful company are two different things. Anyone can have a startup idea, but not everyone can turn an idea into a sustainable business. According to the Small Business Administration, about half of all new businesses survive five years or longer, and the percentage drops down to

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Gratitude Should Be a Year-Long Habit for Your Business

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Small business owners have plenty of reasons to be thankful. And the Thanksgiving season is a great opportunity to express gratitude to the people who help your business succeed and improve and enrich your daily work life. That said, it’s important to make thankfulness a genuine, continual (even daily!) habit. As you decide how best

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The Surprising Business Trend That Could Make You a Better Leader

Company Culture, mindfulness, Your Career /

In recent years, one of the surprising trends has been the rise of mindfulness in the workplace. Many business leaders are turning away from the traditional stereotypical mindset of “hard-charging, aggressive, workaholic business person” and are seeking a softer, calmer, gentler, and more generous and peaceful approach of mindfulness.  Mindfulness means different things to different

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How Business Owners Can Earn the Loyalty of Their Millennial Workers

Company Culture, leadership, millennials, Running the Office /

As an entrepreneur, I have been lucky enough to reside in a bubble, of sorts, that is full of small business optimism. According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), small business optimism is nearing an all-time high. Business is booming, in spite of the changing tax law landscape, and smaller startups remain a

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5 Time-Tested Tips to Sparking Your Team’s Imagination and Creativity

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By Adam Witty “See it, be it.” I’ve always been a fan of this philosophy. If you can imagine something, you’ve taken the first step to creating it. The Wright Brothers imagined a flying machine. Steve Jobs imagined an easy-to-use computer. Walt Disney imagined a place where children and parents could have fun together. Imagination

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Q&A with SAP on digital transformation and search

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We’re all scrambling to keep up with digital transformation, navigate which new technology is right for us, and nail that elusive “omnichannel, seamless, ultimate customer experience.” Yet in all the hustle, we may be missing one of the most important pieces of the transformation process: bringing our internal teams with us. Before we can transform

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