Tag: business

July 24, 2024

Many small business owners offer free shipping as a loyalty program reward, a bonus for reaching a certain purchase amount, or as a limited-time offer. For many retailers, free shipping is an easy way to boost sales outside of big […]

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 9, 2024

In a significant move to enhance its last-mile delivery capabilities and broaden its international presence, OneRail has announced the acquisition of OrderBot, a modern Order Management System (OMS). Bill Catania, CEO of OneRail, provided insights into the strategic goals behind […]

July 8, 2024

A recent study in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal suggests that consumers not only want brands to be authentic, but they’re also increasingly skeptical of what it means to be “authentic.” “The modern consumer is jaded, skeptical, and even cynical about […]

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 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 […]

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 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 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 […]

June 11, 2024

Apple had been among the tech giants most conspicuously absent from — or at least, low-key about — the generative AI craze, at least until today. At its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC 2024) in Cupertino, California, the company unveiled […]

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 30, 2024

Gamefam has created a $5 million fund for user-generated content (UGC) creators working on Roblox, Fortnite and other UGC gaming platforms. Gamefam calls itself a metaverse media company for GenZ and Gen Alpha. It has more than 30 live-service games […]

May 28, 2024

Calculating the hidden costs of letting inefficiencies slide Red tape, rigamarole, friction—however you refer to it at your organization, it boils down to the same thing: sludge. Organizational sludge—a term popularized by Nobel laureate Richard Thaler and Harvard Law School […]

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 […]

May 16, 2024

Here’s what YEC community members had to say: 1. Voodoo Doughnut – Portland, Oregon “One of my favorite Mom & Pop shops in the US is Voodoo Doughnut, located in Portland, Oregon. This iconic doughnut shop is known for its […]

May 13, 2024

Building and regularly using an email list is one of the best ways to grow your business. However, a certain percentage of customers will inevitably unsubscribe. That’s why it’s important to understand the laws and best practices regarding email unsubscribes. […]