We live in an age of entrepreneurial spirit. The majority of millennials and Gen Zers report wanting to start their own business right out of college. New businesses are exciting and good for the communities they occupy. However, it’s important to understand what one is getting themselves into before they journey into the rewarding but […]
Skills
5 Skills That Every Freelancer Must Have
Freelancers have it easy, don’t they? They can manage their time as they see fit, pick only the finest of gigs and laze around all they want… is what most people who have never engaged in freelancing think. The truth is completely different. Freelancing is hard work and way more competitive than traditional job seeking. […]
7 Ways You Can Learn New Skills While Working Full-Time
You can easily feel trapped when working a nine-to-five job. Maintaining a full-time job makes it impossible to find time for yourself, enjoy your favorite activities, or develop interpersonal or work skills. Since you’re crazy busy during the day, you can’t learn a new skill that can help you take on better projects, find a […]
4 Underrated Skills to Reach New Clients
As a sales pro, it probably comes as no surprise to you that you are just as much a sales tool as the product or service you’re choosing to sell. When speaking with your audience or following a new lead, you are the face and voice of the product, and you make a subconscious impression […]
5 Essential Skills Every Sales Rep Should Have
Whether you are a beginner or a tenured salesperson, there are some essential skills that you must possess. Sadly, 55% of salespeople don’t have the right skills to be successful. If you are trying to increase your sales numbers or simply are interested in learning how to be the best sales rep you can be, here […]
8 Timeless Entrepreneurial Skills To Learn
Learning is an important part of life because it helps one adapt to changes and grasp new opportunities. Similarly, learning allows you to enhance your skillset. Learning something new is always better to spend your time. And if you can find a way to make a profit from what you’ve learned, that’s even better. If […]
Top Skills Marketers Need for the Future
Marketing is one of the disciplines that changes and evolves quickly. The principles are consistent, but with changing technology, the tactics are more fluid. Earlier this year, the WFA (World Federation of Advertisers) surveyed 700 leading marketers from over 30 countries. The study attempted to understand the current and future challenges today’s marketers face, what […]
7 Questions to Test Your Potential as an Entrepreneur
As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, the most common question I get is, “I want to be an entrepreneur—how do I start?” The obvious answer is that you need an idea first, but I’ve come to realize that the process is really much more complex than that. Many people with great ideas never make it […]
Reskilling Your Employees Can Be Part of Your CSR Strategy
You can give back to the community by helping workers prepare for an automated future. In the coming years, automation will displace millions of workers. However, this prospect isn’t as bleak as it sounds. Humanity has a remarkable ability to adapt, and so it shall again. As an employer, you can help workers upskill, while […]
The One Thing Holding You Back from Making It to the C-Suite
According to a survey on leadership development conducted by the Brandon Hall Group, 77% of organizations are currently experiencing a leadership skills gap. But you’re smart, qualified, and technically brilliant at what you do… So what’s holding you back from the C-Suite? It’s not a lack of ambition. After all, you’re ready, willing, and able to […]
