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Why I’m Leaving My Six-Figure Salary To Become An Entrepreneur

Like many people, I thought that I would be more fulfilled when I had achieved my career goals. But for me, it didn't quite work out that way. As a pharmacist, the eight years of...

bySamantha Brandon

March 7, 2022

Forget Coffee, Let’s Walk for Meetings That Boost Creativity, Innovation

When a business colleague comes to town, I ask, “Would you like coffee, lunch or something a little bit different, say a walk with my standard poodle Jazmine around the reservoir?” The answer typically comes...

byMarjorie Radlo-Zandi

March 7, 2022

40 Tips for Millennial Entrepreneurs to Improve Their Leadership Skills

Millennials are making waves. As a generation, they are redefining what a successful career is, with a focus on flexible and fulfilling work, and millennials are not afraid to make financial sacrifices in order to...

bySara Davis

March 3, 2022

Before Scaling Up, Evaluate Your Business Strategy

If you’ve started your business, made it work and now are looking to expand to a larger scale, then it is likely that your strategy needs a boost. What do you need to think about...

byJohn Courtney

February 28, 2022

Business Therapy Evaluates the Human Side of Your Business

Business consulting and coaching have been around a long time. But what are they really? Let’s start with a few simple definitions. A business consultant is a professional who provides professional or expert advice in...

byAmy House

February 24, 2022

5 Ways Startup Entrepreneurship Is Changing

In the last decade, there hasn’t been a better time to talk about upcoming changes to startup entrepreneurship than right now. COVID-19 has changed where we work and how we work. Big brands (like Apple)...

byLucas Miller

February 22, 2022

Keep Burnout at Bay With These Strategies

Many years ago, I was working on a big project for a global brand. It was complex and had a lot of moving parts, but it was manageable. It didn’t require me to work a...

byTanvir Bhangoo

February 18, 2022

Why It’s Important For Businesses to Go Green

Global warming is a reality and sustainability is a necessity. Beyond what one can achieve on an individual level, consumers strive to be environmentally friendly and are searching for companies willing to commit and do...

byAna Bonifacio

February 15, 2022

Tips to Help Employers Resolve Remote Work Compliance Challenges

Remote workplaces have offered employees many benefits and revolutionized the way businesses operate. However, there are still many challenges employers face, especially when it comes to compliance in a remote space. The lack of face...

byGreg Packer

February 10, 2022

The Great Resignation Is Helping Startups Thrive

By now, you’ve likely heard of the Great Resignation. The term has recently dominated news headlines, as it’s impacting the American workforce across virtually every industry. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic sparked a seismic shift in...

byDevin Partida

February 9, 2022

So You Want to Be a Business Coach? Here Are 6 Keys to Ensure You Succeed

According to the International Coach Federation, the total market value of the professional coaching industry will reach more than $20 billion in the United States alone by 2022. Unfortunately, only about 20% to 30% of...

byDeborah Price

February 8, 2022

WJR Business Beat: The Pet Sector Offers Big Business Opportunity (Episode 355)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks about how our love for our pets has translated into a big business opportunity. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about the potential for entrepreneurs:...

byStartupNation

February 7, 2022

Minority, Women Entrepreneurs Find More Opportunity in Franchise World

Barbara Brixton believed she had two strikes against her as she planned her business career: She is a woman and she is African-American. What’s more, she knew she wanted to do something in the food...

bySteve Friess

February 7, 2022

Easy Ways to Implement Sustainable Business Practices

More and more people are waking up to the negative impacts that business practices can have on the environment. So, there is growing consumer demand for business practices to become more sustainable. Not only can...

byJessica Perkins

February 5, 2022

5 Golden Rules For More Productively Managing Your Time

Low priority tasks and distractions hinder our efficiency. According to productivity experts, we spend 80% of our time dealing with low priority tasks and only 20% with important, vital activities. The question is, how do...

byRon Lev

February 1, 2022

Why The Traditional Strategic Annual Plan is Failing You

For small to mid-sized enterprises, the annual strategic planning process can be fraught with frustration. On one hand, it is acknowledged that the most accepted best practice for a business to go from their vision...

byDavid Martin

January 26, 2022

The 7 Business Lessons We’ve Learned in 7 Years

Fewer than 50 percent of businesses make it to their fifth year. That means that half of all companies have a short lifespan, despite their efforts to build something successful long-term. The interior design space...

byAgnieszka Wilk

January 22, 2022

Want to Launch a Business? Here’s a Step-by-Step Startup Checklist

If you’re starting a business, you’re probably focused on the product or service you’ll sell, but there are other essential tasks you’ll need to tackle, too. Not only do these tasks help establish your business...

byGerri Detweiler

January 21, 2022

How to Spot the Difference Between a Million-Dollar Business Idea and a Dud

The startup life is built on the notion that anyone has the power to make it big with the right idea and a lot of hard work. Technology continues to level the playing field for...

byWes Dening

January 20, 2022

Choose a Profitable Niche for Your Business in 3 Simple Steps

You have an exciting new business idea and have been studying how to start a business. But have you chosen a niche yet? Focusing on a niche allows your business to excel and become known...

byKatie Lundin

January 19, 2022