A key part of the marketing process is getting the word out about your brand, and your best brand advocate is your staff. What’s the best way to encourage employees to talk up your company? To find out, we asked members of YEC this question: Q. Getting employees to help with company branding can be a huge boost […]
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When you’re an entrepreneur, one of your best sources of advice can be other entrepreneurs. Sometimes, though, the advice they offer may not be very good, or at least not applicable to your company. To know when (and when not) to follow the advice of fellow entrepreneurs, we asked members of YEC this question: Q. What
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As a leader, your job is to motivate your team and help them forge bonds that encourage better collaboration. And during the winter, when cold weather may have everyone stuck inside, is the perfect time of year to bring everyone closer together for a little bit of team building. To find out which approaches work best, we asked a
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Service-based businesses have their own ways of operating, and therefore their own unique methods for growth and development. Entrepreneurs who run service companies need to understand these methods in order to succeed; however, since every business is different, it can be difficult to determine which method will work best for a certain type of company.
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Trade shows offer the perfect venue for meeting new customers, networking with industry peers, and making new contacts who can help your company grow. But there’s usually a lot of hustle and bustle going on at a show, so it’s important that you have a strategy in place to ensure you make the most of
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In the modern digital era, employers and job seekers have countless ways to connect. So how do you know which listing site, job search app, or networking method is best for finding your next hire? To find out, we asked a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) members to share their favorite way to source high-quality candidates. Q. With so many different
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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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Social media has given every individual and organization a public voice, and people are eager to share their opinions on the latest hot-button issue. So should your business take a stance on controversial topics, or stay out of the fray? To find out, we asked members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following: Q. What is your best advice
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You’ve decided you need to bring on a part-time CFO to help you out a bit. Since hiring a part-time CEO is a bit different than bringing on someone full time, how do you know what key traits to look out for in a candidate and how can this person help your company? To find
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Companies receive a lot of resumes, and a good number of them are discarded fairly early on in the hiring process. So, what element makes a resume stand out, allowing the applicant to move on to the next round of the hiring process? To find out, we asked 12 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following
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