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Jerry Cahn, Ph.D., J.D. CEO of Age Brilliantly, enabling proactive people and businesses to create limitless leadership, lives and legacies. One of Benjamin Franklin’s maxims was, “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” When you procrastinate, you steal…
Christopher Pappas is the CEO and Founder of eLearning Industry, a leading publishing platform that delivers inspiring content. In my last piece, I discussed Work 3.0 and new standards for culture. Now, let’s address how new employee demands inform workforce standards…
Founder and CEO of Equally AI, a world-class, secured, convenient and modern web accessibility compliance solution for everyone. Let’s face it: There are a lot of articles out there on what an ADA audit is, its importance and its benefits to…
Founder & CEO at Intellective, helping companies transform their Employee Experience. This year, it is expected that remote work will continue to be a significant aspect of the modern workforce. But effectively managing a remote workforce can present some unique challenges.…
The founders of Wildling Shoes Anna and Ran Yona believe that feet are healthy by nature, and we only need shoes that will protect them from the elements. Wildling shoes are therefore designed to interfere with regular foot function as little…
Starting conversations in a networking setting can be nerve-wracking and sometimes awkward. This is especially true if you are an introvert by nature and actively approaching and chatting up strangers drains your energy. Nevertheless, as a startup founder working behind closed…
As companies continue to intensify efforts to retain customer attention and loyalty, SMS marketing for eCommerce and retail takes center stage. This is because it is a direct channel that allows you to connect with customers in a powerful and effective…
It sounds like a straightforward and wholly logical proposition. The United Kingdom is facing a shortfall in labor. Even against a backdrop of static or negative growth, there are around one million unfilled vacancies in the economy and with demand outstripping…
Banks Plan Payment Wallet to Compete With PayPal, Apple Pay Big banks are teaming up to launch a digital wallet that people can use to shop online. Wells Fargo, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and four other banks are working on…
Featured image by Kerstin Riemer via Pixabay Would you like to start a poultry business? If so, you’ll find that while it can be rewarding, there’s a lot to keep in mind if you want it to grow. Unfortunately, this can…
Everything you need in order to achieve every goal you have for your business is out there. Everything. All the clients you need are out there. And so are the people who already have trusted, direct access to your prospective clients.…
Featured image by M Zaedm on Unsplash Sheikh Abdullatif Al Shelash admits he hasn’t paid cash for any property, opting for mortgages instead. Moreover, he advises others to follow his lead. In his own words, he explains why. There are several reasons why…
Many tech startups (but not only them) are laying off people as part of their preparation for a “winter is coming” season in fundraising. Last year, more than 107,000 jobs were slashed from public and private tech companies in the US,…
During difficult economic times, “layoffs” are often one of the first fears that enter professionals’ minds. Whether it’s a sudden economic downturn or a looming recession, many business leaders resort to laying off staff in a desperate attempt to keep their…
By Nathan Beckord Over the past five years, I’ve asked more than 250 founders, investors, and advisors from around the world to share their fundraising stories so emerging founders can learn from their experiences. Whether you’re looking for tips on targeting…
Yasmin Walter of KMD Books is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, international bestselling author and modern publisher based in Australia. Are you an experienced professional who is ready to share your knowledge with the world? Writing a book is an ideal way to…
Libby Rothschild, CEO of Dietitian Boss. Follow on LinkedIn. As a business owner, you likely want to get more time back in your day, but perhaps you’ve noticed that time escapes you, and you feel frustrated. If you can relate, there’s…
Sanjay Sehgal is an entrepreneur, startup advisor, keynote speaker and philanthropist. Currently, the CEO of MSys Technologies. The definition of "success" in life is really a dynamic one. While some define success in terms of monetary gains, others might consider it…
If you have an online business, you know how important it is to have the right tools in place to ensure your success. One popular tool is Kartra, which offers a wide range of features designed to help make businesses more…
Marilisa Barbieri, Business Consultant and Luxury Brand Expert. I’ve found that the modern luxury consumer values time above all. (I previously wrote about the concept of time in the luxury space.) This is particularly true in post-pandemic times. With the comeback…
Molly Baker, CEO & Founder of Indie Consulting. As we begin 2023, I can confidently say that digital marketing is now just “marketing.” This blurs the lines between funnel objectives and channel selection, increases the ever-growing need for a variety of…
A passionate marketer, CEO at iResearch Services, TechInformed & GivingforGood. Did you know McKinsey & Company—one of the biggest names in thought leadership for professional services—generated 7.7 million total website visits in September 2022 alone? (That’s around a quarter of the…
Founding partner of CEO Advisory Guru, LLC. Best-selling author of The Private Equity Playbook and The Exit-Strategy Playbook. The question of rebranding and renaming comes up frequently in my discussions with my clients. This is no surprise, as a brand is…
Dr. Vince Molinaro, CEO of Leadership Contract Inc., is a NY Times best-selling author & adviser on scaling leadership accountability. "Let's talk." Two simple words can—in the right circumstances—lead to some critical conversations, particularly regarding business leadership accountability. Throughout my career,…
Adi is the Founder & CEO of Sheba Consulting and a seasoned leader with 30+ years of experience growing businesses and leading change. Small businesses make up 99.9% of U.S. businesses and are a crucial part of the nation’s economy. In…
Austin Speck, CEO of Titan Brands, is a growth-driven entrepreneur and top leader in digital innovation. Is this recession everyone keeps talking about really coming? The media makes it sound like total financial devastation is lurking around the corner one day,…
Glenn is the founder and CEO of GaggleAMP, an employee advocacy and engagement platform. The cohesiveness and synergy of my leadership team are one of the things I am most proud of as a CEO. Each individual brings remarkable skills to…
Social media can be a highly effective way to reach customers and build brand recognition. However, a company must use it with caution: One wrong move can mean going viral for all the wrong reasons. Rather than having to return to…
Josh Thompson is the founder and leader of Thompson Exterior Services, a construction and building maintenance company. My time as the head of a construction and facade maintenance company has taught me that as a business leader, you are required to…
By John Rampton, founder of Palo Alto, California-based Calendar, a company helping your calendar be much more productive. The working world’s obsession with hustle culture may finally be ending. This shift in career aspirations means that there’s an opportunity—no, a necessity—to…
Founder and CEO of AltaIR Capital, an early-stage global VC firm. I often meet founders who think it’s good to have as many products and sales lines in their projects as possible. This mistake usually comes from the misunderstanding that more…
By Libby Rothschild, CEO of Dietitian Boss; follow her on LinkedIn. Are you ready to hire your first staff member, but you have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have staff already, but not everyone has a written job…
Marian Evans, Managing Director at Elevate BC Ltd. Call me an idealist, but in business, politics and every other aspect of our lives, trust matters. It used to matter, and it still does. We’re living in uncertain times, and trust is…
By Chenyu Ren, co-founder and CEO of Markai, a venture-backed cross-border e-commerce startup. Online marketplaces, particularly Amazon, have become increasingly competitive for sellers. According to Marketplace Pulse, Amazon has 6 million total sellers, but only around 1 million are active sellers…
By Terry Tateossian, founding partner of Socialfix Media, MIT blockchain and AI-certified consultant, speaker and activist. Each entrepreneur is unique, with their own qualities, challenges, life circumstances and paths. Yet, even the most unique and divergent-thinking people tend to fit into…
Aviva is the managing broker of The Warehouse Hotline and a broker, owner and investor in Denver, Colorado. Many investors find commercial real estate to be a lucrative endeavor. However, it’s essential to understand that potentially increased rewards often involve more…
CEO of The P3 Group Inc. Organizations worldwide are currently in a highly competitive environment, and employee performance is one of the key factors to ensure a business thrives. But without proper leadership, most employees won't feel motivated to reach their…
By Levi Lapp, founder and CEO of Atlantic Outdoors, an outdoor living company that builds decks, pergolas, pavilions and gazebos. Starting a new business can be a leap of faith. If you are considering this path, you have probably faced roadblocks…
Check out these shows whether you’re looking to start a business, pivot to a new industry or just better handle office politics.The last three years have fundamentally reshaped working life in ways that could very well be permanent. The pandemic ushered…
A lot of small business owners spend a lot of money on advertising. Often with pretty poor results. So, I put this together to help you avoid the most common advertising mistakes. Here they are in no particular order. You’re using…
Cast your mind back to pre-Waze days, when your glove compartment was stuffed with maps of Vermont and Arizona and to get somewhere you needed to know the way. Now you just punch in the destination address and follow the turn-by-turn…
By Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. I have been supporting organizations through their innovative journeys for almost a decade. Someone recently asked me what were some of the lessons I have learned along the way. It was an interesting…
Gyre Renwick, COO at Modern Health. With a declining economy, business leaders across the world are likely to have cost savings front of mind. More and more companies are scaling back (subscription required) benefits. While it’s hard to commit to any…
Director of Operations at YEDI - A sector-agnostic business accelerator, venture capital fund and academic institute. A social mission drives your organization beyond making a profit as it allows you to have a bigger purpose, which provides better connection points for…
Adam Tau is the Wealth Manager and Co-Founder of Dynamic Wealth Strategies, Inc. You can reach Adam at adam@dynamicwealthinc.com. Are you the first phone call your client makes when they experience joy or sadness in their life? In my field of…
Learning some basic accounting principles will not only help startup founders to manage their projects effectively but also make informed decisions that will benefit the company's growth and success in the long run. While finance and accounting can seem daunting for…
Courtney Jeffries is CEO of Virtual Tables, a virtual event solutions company designed to re-create in-venue live experiences. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the demand for virtual solutions across many industries, including publishing. As a result, the publishing industry has introduced several…
Jaclynn (Jax) Brennan is the CEO of private membership mastermind for female entrepreneurs Fyli. Known as a NaAs Buisness. Creating business partnerships is a wonderful path to helping your business grow by leveraging exposure, accessing more customers and reaching new markets.…
Maryanne Piña, CMP CEO & LCA™. When I was a kid, I remember my father coming home late in the evening acting differently than usual: His face was full of worry and despair. Mom was holding his hand and rubbing his…