July 3, 2024

To maximize the impact of your LinkedIn Business Profile, it’s crucial to harness the power of LinkedIn Analytics. In this blog post, we’ll explore the five key steps to utilizing and mastering LinkedIn Analytics to enhance your business profile. Step […]

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 2, 2024

If you’re job hunting this year, you’ll probably have noticed that the job market isn’t quite as busy as it was during the pandemic, for example. While U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in April, this is actually the smallest number […]

July 2, 2024

As America celebrates her Independence Day this week, what better time to highlight the military men and women and their families who have continuously made that freedom possible? There’s no way to adequately thank members of the military or veterans […]

July 1, 2024

Singapore is famous the world over for its unique laissez-faire approach to business. Not only do businesses enjoy very favorable tax rates but incorporating a business only takes a day in the city-state. However, this freedom to do business is […]

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 27, 2024

A new Senate bill may make it easier for small businesses to make use of AI. The bipartisan bill would direct the Department of Commerce to partner with the Small Business Administration to create and distribute AI training resources to […]

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 26, 2024

Project visibility is the looking glass that project managers use to understand and share a project’s status, progress, and potential hurdles. Without it, you and your stakeholders are left guessing, which can lead to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and a […]

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 25, 2024

The city of Minneapolis is considering creating a new labor standards board to provide recommendations about potential regulations. Proponents say that the board would create more labor-friendly policies to support the local workforce. But many small businesses in the city […]

June 24, 2024

As businesses vie for visibility in a saturated market, the key to increasing brand awareness isn’t just creating compelling content — it’s maintaining a consistent, effective and efficient content engine that evolves with your audience’s demands over time. Where many […]

June 24, 2024

Small businesses can leverage AI to automate tasks, enhance marketing strategies, and improve efficiency, while keeping ethical considerations in mind. If you run a small business, you can learn how to effectively utilize artificial intelligence (AI) in many different operations. […]

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 20, 2024

Let’s talk about lawyers… Over the years in business and as a member of over forty boards, I have received good advice from corporate attorneys and on occasion bad advice as well. There is a line that should be drawn […]

June 19, 2024

TikTok has launched Symphony Digital Avatars, AI Dubbing for global translations, and Symphony Collective at TikTok World 2024. These new tools look to help creators and brands produce content that stands out on TikTok. Symphony’s suite of AI-powered solutions blends […]

June 18, 2024

Every small business owner needs to know how much money is coming in and going out. A strong grasp of your budget is important for prioritizing projects and goals based on return on investment (ROI) and value, especially if you’re […]

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 […]