Category: Strategy & Planning

July 26, 2024

Need a reason to go green? There’s a long list of reasons your business can benefit from being more environmentally friendly. Not only can you save money by reducing your energy consumption and waste, but learning how to implement sustainable […]

July 18, 2024

Business development, or biz dev, looks very different depending on your industry and organization’s specific needs. However, this strategy uses partnerships, networks, and markets to build long-term value for — and to grow — your business. A business development strategy […]

July 18, 2024

The digital asset management market is predicted to see growth of USD 15B in the span of six short years, according to Data Bridge Market Research. In this article, I’ll walk through this research to help you gain an understanding […]

July 17, 2024

Zoom has unveiled its new Workflow Automation feature, currently in beta, designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the time spent on routine tasks. This tool allows users to create complex workflows across Zoom Workplace and third-party applications, facilitating more meaningful […]

July 9, 2024

Involve the Right Stakeholders Stakeholders can form a large group, especially in bigger companies. They might include senior management, marketing, sales, service, operations, finance, and HR. Securing everyone’s buy-in would be impractical—it would most likely take too much time. You […]

July 5, 2024

The rise of big data has revolutionized industries across the board, including venture capital. Today’s investors rely less on gut instincts and more on data-driven insights to identify promising startups and forecast market trends accurately. This shift has intensified competition […]

July 3, 2024

Whether you’re growing your side hustle into a full-time business or starting from the ground up, building a new business involves a fair amount of risk. That’s why testing your business idea before launch is so important. Testing not only […]

July 1, 2024

If you’ve ever juggled tasks, deadlines, and team coordination using just an Excel spreadsheet, you know how challenging it can be. Enter project management software. PM tools can make things easier by helping you streamline your workflows and boost collaboration. […]

June 28, 2024

Heat waves often lead to lower activity for small businesses. But for companies that help customers stay cool, from frozen treat stands to AC repair services, heightened temperatures create a frenzy of activity. So, these businesses need to keep an […]

June 26, 2024

The CO— 100 is an awards program run by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that recognizes and celebrates America’s Top Small Businesses. This exclusive list honors businesses that excel and stand out in 10 categories: Growth Accelerators, Community Champions, Micro-Business […]

June 25, 2024

An increasing variety of cyber attacks are negatively impacting small businesses. So, it’s often necessary for teams to take proactive steps to protect their data. According to recent data from Accenture, 43 percent of cyberattacks target small businesses. This is […]

June 21, 2024

Over the years, I’ve managed small and large-scale projects and encountered my fair share of bottlenecks, resourcing conflicts, and low productivity. So, how do you resolve these common challenges? I’m sharing what I’ve learned about effective resource scheduling—when and how […]

June 20, 2024

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2 out of 10 businesses fail in their first year. While that statistic is not encouraging, entrepreneurs can find success with their venture if they avoid common startup mistakes. Here are six […]

June 17, 2024

Choosing a name that both captures your business idea and reflects your brand personality can be a daunting task. However, it’s important to spend time developing the right name to create the right impression of your business. Your name should […]

June 14, 2024

For years, the narrative surrounding entrepreneurship has been about hustling and doing whatever it takes to reach your goals. However, some business owners are now pushing back on that idea, launching a new trend known as soft or cozy entrepreneurship. […]

June 13, 2024

Disney CEO Bob Iger once said, “You can’t allow tradition to get in the way of innovation.” Conventional systems and structures often jail the potential for groundbreaking progress and creative evolution. The same ideology couldn’t be truer in business and […]

June 12, 2024

Matt Calkins, the visionary cofounder and CEO of Appian, a leading provider of low-code automation solutions, has thrown down the gauntlet to the AI industry. In a major development this week, Calkins unveiled a new set of guidelines designed to […]

May 31, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of business operations, staying abreast of legal and regulatory changes is paramount for entrepreneurs and business owners. Recent developments in employment agreements and overtime pay regulations merit close attention, as they can significantly impact organizational strategies […]

May 24, 2024

Nearly half of U.S. small business owners feel trapped in their businesses, according to a recent report. The survey comes from the low-code AI integration platform Latenode and includes responses from 3,000 business owners around the U.S. Researchers found that […]

May 22, 2024

Connecting your Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system to third-party applications enriches customer and employee experiences. It simplifies workflows by reducing app switching while tracking all interactions. The integration process varies by vendor, with some providing native connections available […]