Are Refurbished Electronics Smart for Your Business?
Electronics can be one of the most expensive parts of running a business. Because you need to have up-to-date technology for your employees to use, you can quickly rack up a lot of debt just buying computers and other electronics for your office. Is it really necessary to buy brand new computers and phones?
In …
Best Free Tools for Entrepreneurs Part 2
I have had lots of requests since I wrote my “10 Best Free Tools for Entrepreneurs” blog post to list more free tools which are useful for business owners. Therefore, I would like to add more tools to my previous list. Take a look below for the rest.
JotForm: JotForm allows you to create online…
Self-Confidence is Everything
Penguins in Antarctica are described by scientists who have studied them for 23 years as undaunted, without self doubt, and with a good attitude.
That’s my definition of confidence. Once somebody’s got confidence, you’ve got something.
What confidence is not: -moral superiority -organization-chart title -tan skin and white teeth -grin and grip
What does confidence …
15 Lesser-Known Tips to Improve Brand Engagement
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 helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
1. Give Them Something of Value
“Millennials are pretty jaded …
How to Get the Word Out With No Advertising Budget
Launching your personal brand does not require a large advertising budget in order to get seen. The key is to leverage free marketing and community building methods in order to attain your goals.
Having a clear objective along with perseverance and a well planned branding strategy can go a long way. Here are several methods …
7 Tips for Creating Your Elevator Pitch
Please imagine this scenario with me. You go to your first job search networking event and the leader informs the audience that each person will stand in front of the group and present an elevator pitch. Does that sound terrifying?
I vividly remember such a scenario more than 10 years ago at a meeting with …
Be Amazon-Like While Staying True to Your Brand
Once upon a time, back in the 1990s, ecommerce was the new frontier and there could only be one champion. That champion was Amazon, holding its reigning title for well over a decade. Amazon is known worldwide as “The Everything Store,” with revenue over $30 billion per quarter, and everyone is rushing to be Amazon-like, …
Increase Your Possibility Pipeline
Job seekers, salespeople, and entrepreneurs will occasionally face the uncertainty of an uphill battle. Most often that skirmish takes place in the form of self-talk. Those astute in observing facial expressions and body language will spot the inferior self-confidence long before a conversation ever begins. It is the negative thought that will prevent one from …
Why Vacation is Important for Employees
Vacation is a must for everybody but unfortunately, many employees in the US do not use their vacation time. They fear that they will fall behind work or lose the chance of getting a promotion, if they take time off from work. However, believing you are the only person to do your job is not …
Job Hunting Hack: Get Hired From a Single Post
One simple tactic on LinkedIn can lead to your absolutely ideal job. This approach is especially important if you do NOT have the qualifications, work history, education or experience that would make you a perfect candidate.
So, if you have a strong interest or great enthusiasm but nothing on your resume that qualifies you, here’s …