16 Ways Rookie Founders Can Prove Themselves and Their Brands
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 …
How Your Company Can Win the 2016 Election Season
As fundamental as elections are to the unity and strength of our nation, the democratic process has a tendency to wreak havoc on the economy. For the most part, the media reports just the opposite: Most citizens recognize that presidential candidates and other elected officials tailor their views to correspond with the current tides of …
Renew Friendship to Grow Possibilities
Being in business for some years may have you reminiscing back to the time you began. Images of the people you initially met when you were starting up come to mind. Then you begin to wonder where they are each at today such as:
Did they give up? Are they still in business? Has life…Making The Salary You Deserve? How to Make Sure
There comes a time in everybody’s career when you begin to wonder if you’re being paid enough for your hard work. It can be intimidating to try and find out what you’re actually worth, but doing so is invaluable for your salary and career. Asking for more from your employer can sound scary, or like …
Are You Grabbing Audience Attention?
It is far easier to sell something if your prospective clientele is already familiar with the service and product. But if you are starting up a business or half-way to where you wish to be, the process of trying to grow sales can be extremely frustrating. This is particularly so if you do not have …
Create Strategy For the New Year Today
Building confidence as one builds business is the secret to getting ahead. Early stage entrepreneurs are frequently intimidated by those with more experience. And middle-stage businesspeople are often reluctant to step up to play a biggter game. Those who never take the risk to try more most often have to end their business.
Treat everyone …
5 Tips to Ease Into the Money Conversation
The topic of money appears to be very scary for those who most need to bring up the topic. This group would include sales professionals and entrepreneurs.
It is critical to become comfortable with the subject, because otherwise you may well kill the sale. The reason is people begin to think the following of you:…
The 8 Best Career-Boosting Gifts
By Kathleen Berner, Director Category Marketing, Staples
You can’t buy success, but the right gift can make a huge career difference. If you know someone looking to switch jobs, find a new position or move up the corporate ladder, a good business gift can go a long way to helping that transition.
Instead of another …
Worker’s Comp 101: Surviving A Claim
Worker’s compensation — it’s not a fun time for employees or employers. As much as each party tries desperately not to have an injury occur in the workplace, it always seems like someone gets hurt somehow. If you’re getting ready to deal with a worker’s compensation claim, take cover. Actually, better yet, read these tips …
5 Hiring Mistakes That Kill Recruiting Efficiency
Hiring great employees is as is crucial as it is complex. Nothing matters more in winning than getting the right people in the right places.
For this reason, organizations all over the world spend countless money, time and energy pursuing top candidates. While some consistently get ahead and recruit those who have passion, audacity and …