How Traveling Can Help You Become a Better Entrepreneur
If you are an entrepreneur, the chances are you are also confident, creative, independent and a risk-taker. So it isn’t a stretch to assume you also like to travel, expand your horizons, meet new people and learn new things. As an entrepreneur, you are also aware that every experience you have can also include a…
Read MoreHere are the Top Colors for Spring 2017!
Every time Pantone comes out with their top color choices, I like to share them with you. Even though the colors are more indicative of what we’ll see in fashion and home decor next spring, it’s always good to keep on top of what’s trending for graphic design purposes. If your business or organization has…
Read MoreSmall Business Accounting: How Much Of It Do You Really Need?
Entrepreneurs usually know very little about small business accounting when they launch their startup or local business. They’ve had an idea or see a problem that needs to be solved and they “go for it.” This can, however, be a huge mistake. The only way to really judge where your business is going and therefore…
Read MoreWhat is Your Internet Speed and Reliability Worth to Your Business?
We know that starting or owning a small business requires making a lot of important decisions. And choosing the right Internet service provider (ISP) can be a great feat… unless you come armed with insider knowledge! Many small businesses, especially entrepreneurs, may be inclined to adopt residential-based Internet services such as DSL or cable to…
Read More3 Options Beyond the Standard Franchise
Did you realize that there are other options for you as a franchise owner beyond owning a single franchise? This post will explore area development, master franchises, and multi-unit ownership to present you with additional considerations for your business endeavors. Area Developers: Big Potential in Your Geographic Area Rather than signing a franchise agreement for a single…
Read MoreDisruption: Are You the Next Dodo Bird?
Marketing is always ripe with buzzwords that may or may not have any traction. Part of our role as marketing professionals and business leaders is to recognize when it’s hype and when it’s important. One of the words/trends that seems to be the new darling is the idea of disruption. This is one we can’t…
Read MoreIs Remote Working Taking Over?
Remote workers across the world are turning the traditional 9-5 working day into a thing of the past. Businesses and employees alike are opting for working remotely, and with it being proven to have a positive impact on staff health and productivity levels, it’s not hard to see why. Although the concept of remote working…
Read MoreWinning Companies Lead with a New Culture Mindset
With today’s interactive social media and the real-time Internet, both customers and employees see inside your company easily, so you can’t hide your real company culture. At the same time relationship perceptions have become the biggest drivers to customer loyalty and employee engagement. Thus in every business, big or small, culture can make or break…
Read More5 Impressive Apps for Working from Home
Working from home is more popular now than ever before, and technology has made the concept a lot more efficient. For many people these days, their ‘workplace’ is a room or workstation in their own home, and going to work requires nothing more than turning on a laptop. You’re able to choose your own hours…
Read MoreCorporations: Changes for 2016
One of the most positive aspects of my job is to talk to people who come in with their start-up ideas. Whether those are tried & tested ideas or totally out of the box schemes, the excitement at starting something new is always palpable. It’s like planning a baby’s room or buying a new house.…
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