To Rakesh Gupta, a Salesforce MVP and small business owner, adversity is essential to achieving success. In fact, his life journey is the perfect example of it.Born and raised in Katihar, a small town in India, Rakesh saw his parents sacrifice their needs and safety for his success. He recalls watching his father leave each morning to walk […]
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There are about 2,300 escape room businesses operating in the U.S. today. That number has grown dramatically over the past few years, as this concept has gained popularity with friend groups, families and even business teams. If you’re not familiar with the escape room concept, here’s how it works. Basically, you’re placed in a themed
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It’s important to always have goals for your business. And the new year is a perfect time to set some resolutions or achievements you’d like to make going forward. Whether you’re looking to start over or grow an existing business, here are some goals you might consider for 2019, along with tips from members of
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For most businesses, Christmas and New Year’s means office parties, but for introverts, this time of year can be highly stressful. A new infographic by Simply Be titled, “An Introvert’s Guide to Office Parties” has 18 tips to help introverts navigate office functions around this time of year. The infographic looks to provide a set
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You don’t need to wait for a new year to update your business’s processes. But when the calendar changes, it serves as a good reminder to evaluate some of the tech and platforms you use so you can modernize your business and become even more effective. Here, members of the online small business community share
The holidays puts everyone in a celebratory mood — or almost everyone. For small business owners, the celebration may be tempered by stress over unpaid invoices. My business is lucky: Lots of our clients are scrambling to issue payments before year-end to finish off their fiscal years. But for other small businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs
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Most businesses have or are about ready to close for the holiday. But not everyone. According to research, about 95% of employers observe Christmas and give workers the day off. Still, that leaves 5% still open, working on Christmas. And as we get ready to join with family and friends, let’s take a minute to think
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TeroVesalainen / Pixabay Stepping out the door, you glance across the parking lot in the general direction of your car. A quick check of the time shows 2:27 p.m. You need to be on the road by 2:30 to reach your destination on time. You’ve got 3 minutes to make it to the car and
Wondering how to de-stress at work? Stress from tight deadlines and high stakes can cause us to lose focus. If we let stress get the best of us, it can reduce our unicorn ideas to donkey fodder. But if we address it head on, we can stay productive and happy at work. You can calm your mind and reduce anxiety in a matter
Scope creep is a term used to describe a common struggle that businesses deal with in project management. It’s especially prevalent with businesses that work with clients on long-term projects, but can apply to nearly any type of company. Even if you’ve never heard the term before, it’s probably something you’ve dealt with at some
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