Tag: business

September 28, 2022

Within any organization, various business functions vie for a seat at the elusive, and sometimes mysterious, “table.” It can seem like a game of musical chairs, and you don’t want to be the one left standing. I believe it can […]

September 27, 2022

It’s a mystery. Your sales and marketing expense has been over budget for months, but you’re missing your revenue projections. You’re burning far more cash than you had projected just a few months ago. And yet, your CFO and VP […]

September 26, 2022

“Simple is harder than complex,” said Steve Jobs, the acknowledged master of simplicity in product design. “Once you get there, you can move mountains.” Jobs spent his career trying to get his thinking “clean” and cultivating a “beginner’s mind” so […]

September 23, 2022

Terms like “sustainability,” “ESG,” and “socially conscious” have become quite the corporate buzzwords. However, if you’re tempted to simply check the box, think again. A sincere commitment to sustainability can pay off in a myriad of ways — not to […]

September 22, 2022

Sixty percent of American adults live with at least one chronic condition, and 12% with five or more. They spend exponentially more on healthcare than those without any chronic conditions. For instance, 32% of adults with five or more chronic […]

September 22, 2022

The Great Resignation continues to fuel workplace trends, and one of the more recently revealed is some portion of regret. A USA Today Harris-Poll found that about one-fifth of professionals who left their jobs now want to return to them […]

September 21, 2022

Even though responsible artificial intelligence (AI) is considered a top management concern, a newly released report from Boston Consulting Group and MIT Sloan Management Review finds that few leaders are prioritizing initiatives to make it happen. Of the 84% of […]

September 21, 2022

It’s not uncommon to set goals for your business and end up not reaching them. In fact, if you’re never failing to reach your goals, then they’re probably not ambitious enough. When things don’t go according to plan, you have […]

September 19, 2022

If you are like most people, the idea of opening your own business is both exciting and a little daunting. The medical industry is likely to experience continued growth in the coming years. This means that investing in a medical […]

September 19, 2022

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has joined forces with Operation HOPE to promote the recently signed Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM). SBA Partners with Operation HOPE to Promote Entrepreneurship in Underserved Communities SAM aims to encourage the development of entrepreneurial […]

September 13, 2022

As part of the continuing Small Biz in :15 on Location interviews, the trip to Austin, Texas for ZohoDay 2022 has resulted in yet another conversation small businesses will be able to appreciate. This time around it is, “Doing Surprising […]

September 9, 2022

Some people think that craft business owners must spend all their time surrounded by their favorite hobbies. But there are many elements that go into starting a craft business legally and running the business side. The following post walks you […]

September 7, 2022

If you’re like most small business owners, you’re always on the lookout for new small business financing options. In this article, we’ll explore 20 different financing options for small businesses such as traditional bank loans. So whether you’re just getting […]

August 31, 2022

Finding issues that everyone can agree on can be tough. Ask a roomful of people if they highly value diversity and inclusion, and only half of them will raise their hands. Ask them if they care strongly about the environment, […]

August 31, 2022

Podcasts are more popular than ever. With growing listener numbers, an increasing amount of businesses are taking to the medium. B2B marketing teams are looking for ways to communicate with customers and prospects and drive targeted brand awareness. In 2021, […]

August 30, 2022

For those that are unfamiliar and want to know what a CRM system is, the acronym stands for customer relationship management. A CRM system is software that automates and accelerates many mundane processes. If you would like to know more […]

August 30, 2022

Much has been spoken and written about the risks to public trust and safety arising from the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)-based applications across multiple sectors. In finance, the use of AI has led to discriminatory credit decisions. In healthcare, […]

August 29, 2022

Coffee businesses have seen massive growth over the last few years, especially as customers become more discerning about the perfect cup of coffee. Customers are flocking to coffee shops in search of the elusive perfect cup of coffee and the […]

August 25, 2022

Frozen yogurt is a popular treat in communities around the country. And that makes it a popular business opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. There are even self-serve frozen yogurt franchise options for those that want to align themselves with an existing […]

August 25, 2022

Hello Alice and Mastercard have announced that they are launching a new business credit card that will feature the ability to earn points when conducting business-advancing activities via the Hello Alice platform. Mastercard and Hello Alice Partner on New Small […]