14 Steps to Take When Redefining Your Brand
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program …
Success Breeds Jealousy
Surprisingly one of the toughest parts of success is finding a colleague happy for you. But as they say, “Anyone can get pity. Jealousy you have to earn.”
Following the advice in my blog posts might cause you some trouble. When you persistently do off-the charts good work, the unintended consequence is that you make …
How Amazon Giveaways Can Grow Your Personal Brand
Amazon is the premier place for publishing books and now promoting brand products. Your personal brand can greatly benefit from their giveaway program with your own contests. It takes the right strategy and research to make this successful for your business.
Are you struggling with not enough sales? There are literally millions of products to …
Why You Want a Low Bus Coefficient
The fastest way to get a promotion is to have a Low Bus Coefficient.
Of course, there are other less seemly and perhaps unethical ways to get promotions. But, for most people in the modern work world the fastest way to get promotions is to share what you know.
“The intuitive mind is a sacred …
Love Your Job? Put an Exit Plan in Place.
When you hate your job, you often think about leaving it. But when you are happy with your work putting an exit plan into place seems somewhat bizarre. Nevertheless, smart employees should always be prepared to quit their job tomorrow.
The reason is that the future is always unknowable. Just because your job satisfaction is …
10 Interview Tips for Tech Companies
Interviewing with a tech company such as Facebook, Hulu, Microsoft, Spotify, or Google is somewhat different from interviewing at companies in other industries, but the basics are the same.
What is similar but with a little twist?
Are you passionate about the company? Are you familiar with its products, and do you use them? Do…
Build Influence On High
We may learn much from today’s political scene. Newscasters and folks on Twitter are now tallying “Pinocchio” statements for those in the news. That is, counting the lies that spew forth is now in full force in addition to becoming a game. In the business world, no one lasts long when lies are detected.
Trust …
Business Success Begins With These 5 Investment Tips
Starting a new business can be expensive. In addition to business fees, licenses and registrations, you also need to purchase equipment and materials. This can be a lot of money out of pocket, but with the the right saving and investing strategies, you can open a business with minimal financial stress.
Investing is a challenge …
How to Get Ready for Generation Z
In a few years, a new generation, Gen Z, will take over the work force. Unlike any other generation, this generation was born with technology so they are true digital natives. They can do many things in seconds using their phones such as editing a document, buying a plane ticket, taking photos and videos and …
11 Influencers With Amazing Personal Branding
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that …