The Best Techniques for Tackling the Worst HR Problems
While not every organization has a dedicated, in-house human resources (HR) team, you can bet that every company has problems that need to be addressed from an HR standpoint. Even the smallest startups can have problems that, if not corrected, can have a significant impact on operations, productivity, and the bottom line. Whether you outsource…
Read MoreHow to Create the Perfect Lead Magnet for Your Business
Your email list is one of your most powerful assets. With a dedicated email list, you can build more trust with your audience, sell more products, and constantly put yourself at the front of your customers’ minds. But a lot of businesses struggle to acquire dedicated email subscribers. A big part of that is due…
Read MoreHow to Win Millennials with Business Texting
Seven years ago, I was tired of waiting in long lines at my favorite local coffee shop for my “single shot, soy mocha, two pumps, no whip” and thought there had to be a better way. I launched a start-up based on this very principle in 2009, a pioneer in the business messaging space. Fast…
Read MoreThe Biggest Problem Freelancers Have Today
Do you have a side hustle? Yes, a side hustle. For those of you in the dark, a side hustle is the modern day name for moonlighting. It’s having a freelance job, a side gig, or a second job. Are you a Freelancer? The side hustle – or freelancer market has grown so big, economists…
Read MoreElevator Speech Part 3: What You Offer
So you’re rounding the corner now on the elevator speech, which I say is something all business owners should be able to do. You’ve done the market story, which was part 1, and the why you, part 2. You’re about 30 seconds or so into your one minute talk. And I hope you agree that this…
Read More4 Reasons Small Business Should Migrate to the Cloud
As technology evolves, small business owners need to stay up to date with technological trends that can help improve how their businesses operate. As businesses grow, their technology will need to improve to streamline processes and maximize potential. Most small businesses, however, simply do not have the budget for enterprise software. This is where the…
Read More5 Reasons You Should Embrace the Freelancing Revolution
This is the golden age of entrepreneurship. Not only can many businesses ramp up and scale quickly through the use of web services, but hiring also has never been easier. That’s because the freelance revolution has changed how businesses hire workers—and made it much easier in the process. More than 34 percent of all employees…
Read MoreUseful Tools to Optimize Your Home Office
Running a home based-business can be filled with challenges. Loads of paper on your desk, many passwords to keep track of, overseeing your employees at their desks, shipping products, printing, emailing, calling—there is simply so much to do. It doesn’t surprise if at the end of the day you feel exhausted from all the work.…
Read MoreHaving a Clear Change Process: The 3 Elements of a No Excuse Mindset
A clear process is a vital component of achieving success in business. A strong process can be the difference between achieving some business goals occasionally or all of your business goals all of the time. Stimulating sustainable change starts with having a clear purpose, tapping into your teams emotions to get them engaged and willing to…
Read MoreWe’ve Met the Enemy: It’s Us
“We have met the enemy and he is us,” first appeared in the Pogo comic strip by Walt Kelley on April 22, 1970. File this post under the, “Isn’t it ironic category.” For those who follow the blog, you know I go through all sorts of rants or raves about prospecting. Whether it’s email, phone…
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