We’re living in a distracted, over-connected world, and it’s killing our productivity, but not for the reasons you might think. To get a handle on the overload of information coming our way, many of us have turned to time-management techniques. However, while this advice may be well intentioned, it actually can be more of a […]
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Have you ever written a strategic plan for your company? If not, it’s time to stop driving without a map and start charting your own course. Strategic plans have long been used in the world of big business. But today, with AI and robotics transforming the way we do business, and change happening faster than
What do successful entrepreneurs do right? There’s no magic recipe for entrepreneurial success, but there are some things that successful small business owners have in common. A couple of studies polling entrepreneurs reveal key characteristics of small business owners who thrive. Here’s what successful business owners do right and a few things they could improve
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By Ellie Batchiyska Business partnerships are not entirely unlike romantic relationships. At the start, you’re moon-eyed, enamored by your partner’s business acumen, and envisioning a long and prosperous future together. Like any relationship, however, the honeymoon phase soon passes, leaving you to face inevitable turbulence and disagreements. Unfortunately, as in romantic relationships, not all business
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It’s hard to believe that 2018 is coming to a close! Many small business owners are already thoroughly immersed in Q4 prep; however, it is always possible they could accidentally forget to include something important on their to-do list. One forgotten item from the agenda could set your business back, or even have the potential
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With the wealth of information the internet offers, there simply isn’t enough time to sort through all of it. Newsletters, however, can send you smart, targeted information and stories on the topics that are important to you, directly to your inbox. When you’re running a small business, I know your time comes at a premium,
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When you’re running your own business, you are pulled in a million different directions daily. You know that you should be building your leadership skills, but it can be challenging to know which skills to focus on first—especially when free time is at a premium. For tips on the key skills entrepreneurs should develop to
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By Aljaz Fajmut Remote teams are on the rise with startups and small businesses. A TINYPulse study reports that 91% of remote workers are more productive than their office-dwelling counterparts, which is good news for the workers—and more importantly, it’s good news for you. Having remote workers also means you don’t need to spend extra
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You must have a trustworthy business; otherwise, you will drive away current and potential customers. Credibility encourages people to trust your business and your products or services. Credibility increases customer loyalty and sales. But if you don’t know how to show off your credibility or are lacking credibility, you might be in trouble. People may
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Closing a big sale or contract can be tricky, especially when there are a lot of factors at play. But while some salespeople have a knack for getting signatures on the dotted line, others may find themselves struggling or losing out on deals, despite years of training. That’s why we asked members of YEC the
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