Leadership & Career Development, Management
July 2, 2024
Via: Venture BeatIf 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 […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
June 20, 2024
Via: COAccording 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 […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
June 13, 2024
Via: Venture BeatDisney 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 […]
Leadership & Career Development, Management
May 7, 2024
Via: Small Biz ClubStarting a business means learning a lot of things on the fly. You might have a business degree or have years of experience working for others, but there are countless things you’ll have to learn for yourself, or learn from […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
May 1, 2024
Via: Small Biz ClubMay is National Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to support the hard work of small business owners. The backbone of the nation’s economy, small businesses employ 45.9% of the entire U.S. workforce and make up 99.9% of all U.S. […]
Leadership & Career Development, Management
March 25, 2024
Via: Small Biz ClubWhat is car transportation? It’s the delivery of the owner’s car to an agreed location. Who might need this? Suppose a person arrived at a restaurant in his own car, drank heavily there, and is no longer able to drive […]
March 14, 2024
Via: Small Business TrendsIn the fast-paced world of startup finance, a bridge investment, commonly known as a bridge round, plays a crucial role for emerging companies seeking a modest amount of funding to reach their next major financing milestone. These rounds often come […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
March 11, 2024
Via: Small Biz ClubAre you looking to escape the 9-to-5 grind and become your own boss? If so, you’re among good (and plenty of) company. 70% of Americans have said they want to work for themselves, despite just 6% of the population actually […]
February 20, 2024
Via: COFor Melissa Gilbert, portraying Laura Ingalls on the 1970’s TV series “Little House on the Prairie” was more than job. It was a way of life that she still embraces. “No matter where I’ve gone, no matter what I’ve done, […]
Leadership & Career Development, Management
February 12, 2024
Via: EntrepreneurIn every company, employees are an invaluable resource. Not only are they the ones who help startups hit the ground running, working fast and furious to meet outrageous goals, but they also bring an incredible background of education, experience, abilities, […]
February 9, 2024
Via: EntrepreneurWhether it’s a plucky startup or an established name, if your business isn’t getting the attention it needs online, you may need to revise your marketing strategy. Search engine optimization (SEO) may sound complicated, but you don’t need to hire […]
January 29, 2024
Via: COSmall business owners have no shortage of responsibilities: marketing, payroll, HR, IT services, and more. For busy entrepreneurs, especially those not well-versed in the financial sphere, tax season may feel daunting. Fortunately, small business owners are often eligible for several […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
January 25, 2024
Via: EntrepreneurStartups are notoriously strapped for cash, but even if yours is well-funded, you need to be a good steward of your resources. However well-intentioned, these are the biggest mistakes I’ve seen young startups make with their precious dollars. Don’t worry, […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
January 18, 2024
Via: EntrepreneurLast year, more than 5 million new businesses were established in the U.S. While that may be great news for innovation and the American economy, startup founders face a unique set of legal challenges that could inhibit their success. Some […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
January 16, 2024
Via: Small Biz ClubWhat Are Rocks? Quarterly Rocks are the three to seven most important things your company, department, or team must complete within the next 90 days. Rocks represent goals that will take longer than seven days to complete. They allow you […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
January 5, 2024
Via: Small Biz ClubStarting a small business is an exciting venture that can lead to personal fulfillment and financial independence. However, it’s also a journey filled with challenges and learning experiences. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or in the early stages of setting […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
December 26, 2023
Via: Small Biz ClubWhen it comes to being a small business owner, there’s a fairly equitable split between the pros and the cons. Many are drawn by the perceived freedom it brings, while others are deterred by the long hours synonymous with working […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
December 18, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurCongratulations, you’ve built a business– you’ve now taken your company from zero to one! Popularized by entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Peter Thiel, this is the notion of launching your startup and having a bona fide business. You’ve made sales, […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
December 7, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurIf you are considering business ownership, then you’ve likely started weighing the pros and cons of transitioning away from a traditional corporate job and into an entrepreneurial role. But before you make any changes, it’s important to understand your options. […]
Leadership & Career Development, Management
November 13, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurMentoring is an integral part of the startup ecosystem, particularly during the early stages of entrepreneurship, as startups face numerous challenges and obstacles on their journey to success — and this is where mentors play a crucial role in guiding […]