As a retailer, you must place a heightened emphasis on preparing for the holiday season—the survival of your enterprise may depend on it. Even consumers know that retailers make most of their money on the holidays—although they’re more interested in the deep discounts that arrive in November and December. Continuing its upward trend, analysts forecast […]
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Keeping the Office Safe: 5 Ways to Create a Disaster Preparedness Plan
Human resource professionals can ensure the safety of employees by making sure that everyone is aware of what to do should an emergency occur. Global warming and climate change have contributed to unfathomable natural disasters. Consequently, an emergency could strike at anytime and anywhere. Organizational leaders must develop emergency preparedness plans to prepare for when […]
How Amazon Gives Home Businesses Room to Grow
Budding businesspersons and seasoned entrepreneurs can give their businesses a boost by setting up shop on the Amazon marketplace. Amazon is a powerful force in retailing. The online retail giant has affected commerce so much that watchdogs call the company’s influence the “Amazon Effect.” By 2018, analysts estimated that United States consumers complete approximately 50% […]
Lunch with Your CEO? Here’s How to Prepare
Depending on the size of your organization, you may not have spent much (if any) time with the CEO, especially if you’re new. But in most small businesses, the CEO is right there in the mix, helping with various day-to-day projects to ensure that the business runs smoothly in addition to generating big-picture growth. If […]
How to Make Your Marketing Efforts Disability-Inclusive
Businesses worldwide are in a perpetual struggle to find the best talent possible. Adjacent to this issue is the problem that nearly all job hunters with disabilities face: employers won’t see past their disability. In addition to being unethical, discriminating hiring practices are also just bad business. Surveys show that companies that do not discriminate […]
7 Tips to Develop Entrepreneurial Skills and Characteristics
Being an entrepreneur might sound glamorous, but it can be a challenging path that requires discipline and a special kind of personality. Successful entrepreneurs must acquire certain entrepreneurial skills and characteristics that help them become effective leaders. These skills help them create more success in business and allow them to communicate, form relationships, and achieve […]
The Robot Business Revolution 2019
Are robots getting ready to take over the world? Not just yet, but there is a robot revolution taking place—and it’s happening in offices, hospitals, and campuses near you. Over the last few years, robot technology has been advancing rapidly and the potential uses for these machines is growing just as quickly. Business leaders are […]
Advertising and AI: 5 Tips You Need to Know
Enterprise leaders need skilled advertising professionals who can adopt new methods, keep up with technology and attract the right consumers. Effective modern marketers are always connected and tuned into the latest information. For instance, savvy advertisers understand that consumers can only absorb so much information before their minds become fatigued. In today’s 24-7 marketplace, attention […]
How Travel Can Fuel Your Business and Professional Development
It’s never been easier to travel now that airfares have dropped and remote work offers more people the flexibility to travel. If you’ve ever been jealous of the glossy pictures you see on Instagram of exotic destinations, you’re definitely not alone. But wanderlust alone isn’t the only reason to dust off your passport. Travel can […]
5 Ways to Make Your Business More Successful in 2019
Success in the modern marketplace requires flexibility, planning and organization. Some ambitious entrepreneurs, unfortunately, believe that firing up a computer or opening a retail location is enough to start generating revenue. However, these go-getting industrialists soon find that running a business is more challenging than anticipated. With planning and patience, however, future business leaders can […]
