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Discover How Great Leaders Communicate

Nov 25, 2013 By Killer Startups

Whether you’re leading your own team or an entire company, solid communication skills are an absolute must. It sounds obvious, but have you taken the time to analyze and work on what areas of communication are necessary to move your startup in a powerful direction?

Filed Under: Communication Tagged With: Communication, Feedback, Honesty, Killer Startups, Leadership, Team, Transparency

4 Powerful Ways to Motivate Your Team

Nov 1, 2013 By Bill Hogg

Inspiring leaders recognize that money is not the main reason people come to work. Sure, it’s the primary motivator for why we work—but once the concept of comparable pay for comparable work has been addressed, it fails to inspire passion in the work place.

Filed Under: People Skills Tagged With: Bill Hogg, Employees, Leadership, Motivation, Team, Transparency

Does Transparency Hurt Business?

Sep 11, 2013 By Ryan Healy

I believe people want to know that those they respect and esteem are normal folks, just like they are. They want to know about their failures, their foibles, their unusual beliefs and interests.

Filed Under: Innovation Tagged With: Personality, Relationships, Ryan Healy, Transparency, Trust

5 Steps to Building a Culture of Communication

Aug 30, 2013 By Under30CEO

It’s important to understand the gravity of effective communication in business, then build a culture around it. Putting great communication at the center of your business is the greatest way to ensure success.

Filed Under: Communication Tagged With: Communication, Culture, Leadership, Team, Transparency, Under30CEO

10 Ways to Attract the Right Kind of Investors

Aug 16, 2013 By Erin Steiner

When you’re initially starting up your company, any investment can feel like a welcome investment. The reality is that not all money is created equal. There are investors you want to attract and others you don’t.

Filed Under: Working with Investors Tagged With: Erin Steiner, Finding Capital, Investors and Lenders, Partnerships, Transparency, Working with Investors

7 Ways Freelancers Can Stand Out with New Clients

Jul 11, 2013 By Outright

Every time you take on a new client as a freelancer, you have an opportunity to cement a working relationship that can last for years. To do so, you need to stand out with your clients from the get-go. The tough part is balancing that need with work you need to get done.

Filed Under: Operations Tagged With: Culture, Customer Acquisition, Freelancers, Freelancing, Outright, Policies, Transparency

Even in Crisis, Outstanding Customer Experiences Can Put Companies on Top

Jul 11, 2013 By Brad Smith

Not delivering an outstanding customer experience can lead to unfavorable opinions about a brand, and even an entire industry. Many small businesses don’t prepare for a crisis, leaving them susceptible to public criticism and the potential loss of customers and revenue.

Filed Under: Customer Service Tagged With: Brad Smith, Culture, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Mistakes, Social Media, Solving Problems, Transparency

How to Retain Employees

Jun 13, 2013 By Angela Cordle

High turnover is not uncommon in small business, but it is expensive. Most small businesses cannot afford to constantly hire and let go of employees. Having a dedicated staff is one aspect of a successful company that should not be overlooked.

Filed Under: People Skills Tagged With: Business Training, Employees, Managing Employees, Relationships, Transparency

7 (and a Half) Tips to Run a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

May 22, 2013 By Andrew Miller

Contrary to popular belief—and the old saying that too many cooks spoil the broth—crowdfunding cooperation is precisely what drives success, and it does this via 7.5 simple steps:

Filed Under: Funding a Startup Tagged With: Banking, Crowdfunding, Crowdsourcing, Developing an Idea, Investors and Lenders, Transparency

How an Entrepreneur Can Be Open But Stay in Control

May 20, 2013 By Marty Zwilling

The emergence of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “Open Leadership.” The mantra of open leadership is “Be Open, Be Transparent, and Be Authentic.” This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back.

Filed Under: Open Culture Tagged With: Collaboration, Crowdsourcing, Leadership, Setting Goals, Social Media, Transparency, Twitter

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