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Why You Should Create an Advisory Board for Your Small Business

Starting and growing a business is complex and it’s impossible for you—the business owner—to know all the answers. The more information, talent, and resources you can access, the greater your chances of success. Advisory boards can help. No matter how small or large your firm is, you can benefit from building an advisory board.

9 Young Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing the World

Who says it takes years of experience to do something really big? Young engineers, philanthropists and entrepreneurs are tackling all sorts of issues, and many of them aren’t even waiting until college is over to make their mark.

How the Best Leaders Set Context

Think back to the most emotional conversation you’ve had recently at work and at home. Chances are good each resulted from misinterpreted intentions.

SBC Interview: Stericycle’s Paul Spiegelman

Paul Spiegelman is the chief culture officer at Stericycle and founder and former CEO of BerylHealth. He also co-founded the Small Giants Community with Inc. editor-at-large Bo Burlingham.

How to Improve Cash Flow for Business

Cash is the lifeblood of a business, and without it a business dies. With this in mind, the all-important question therefore has to be, “How can I improve cash flow for my business?”

Quality and Meaning for People

In the open-talent economy, employees have options, and talent is a scarce resource. Business leaders are thinking like talent economists and sustainability…

Plan for Growth, or Die

Small business owners need to know what their personal and professional goals are five years from now. Only then can you begin to execute the plan to leverage your time and your talent to grow your small business. Start now. Don’t wait.

“Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face.”

Most sales people I speak with claim they have a plan—often I think they thought they had a plan, but really didn’t. But whether they do or don’t, so many sales people get off course in their sales efforts. They encounter difficulty, are put off their plan, and just play catch up through the rest of the buying process.

A Digital Future: Green and Smart Technology

Although “smart” looks poised to overtake “green” as the new trend, the two actually work well in tandem. Smart buildings and smart cars are more efficient as well as being safer.

Making Tough Decisions Under Pressure

We’ve all made bad decisions. Think for a minute about the crazy, life-threatening decisions you made as a 17-year-old. If you’re like me, you sometimes feel lucky to be alive.

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