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How to Lead Your Business Through Times of Uncertainty
To say that the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic crisis has created immense challenges for entrepreneurs and business…
September 17, 2020
15 Books That Every Entrepreneur Should Read During the Pandemic
The dog days of summer are here, which means prime reading time. While the warmer weather continues to…
August 18, 2020
Why Now is the Right Time to Pursue Earned Media
The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed activity for small businesses nationwide, as social distancing and quarantine continues, and consumers’…
August 17, 2020
BIGGBY Coffee Co-Founder Shares His Company’s Journey to Conscious Capitalism
The purpose of starting a business is not to make a profit. The purpose of starting a business…
July 13, 2020
How to Fix a Racially Biased Venture Capital Model and Commit to Diversity in Entrepreneurship
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and nationwide protests, venture capital firms are making newfound…
July 7, 2020
How to Magnetize Your Messaging with a Unique Brand Voice
Since starting my company, Shaboo Prints, I have never been more fulfilled. Like most business owners, it is…
June 22, 2020
8 Ways to Inspire a Virtual Team
Thanks to technology, the traditional workplace has become a relic of the past. We no longer need to…
April 1, 2020
9 Business Moguls on How to Break Into a New Industry and Make it to the Top
Looking to blaze into a new industry? We asked some of the world’s smartest business people and Advisors…
February 13, 2020
These 8 Business Moguls Reveal Their Secrets for Building an Unstoppable Brand
Today, the world has more small businesses and “wannapreneurs” than ever. Anyone with a mobile phone can launch…
January 15, 2020
4 Lessons From Social Media Thought Leaders to Help You Connect With Your Customers
The impact, success and revenue generated by leading social media influencers is astounding. The good news for aspiring…
October 6, 2019
Thought Leader Pat Flynn Shares the Keys to Attracting Superfans
Pat Flynn started an online business in 2008 after getting laid off from a job in architecture. Since…
August 13, 2019
How Entrepreneurs Can Sharpen Their Strategic Thinking Skills
Do some people simply possess an innate ability to think strategically, or can such a skill be developed…
July 23, 2019
3 Ways Leaders Can Make an Authentic Impact on Social Media
It’s not uncommon for CEOs to create personal social media accounts on platforms like Twitter and Instagram. What…
June 27, 2019
How to Leverage Instagram to Grow Your New Business Quickly
Do you ever wonder what to do with all of those Instagram followers you’re been working so hard…
June 13, 2019
6 Lasting Principles That Drive Social Media Success
Whether you’re building your personal brand or business, social media is pivotal for success. But as platforms rapidly…
June 3, 2019
How to Stay Top of Mind and Boost Referrals in Any Business
Referrals are the highest compliment to your business — but it takes work to get them. There’s a…
May 31, 2019
How to Use Thought Leadership to Distinguish Your Brand
When it comes to setting yourself apart, the challenge of differentiating your company and what you sell is…
May 22, 2019
What 5 Global Businesses Get Right About Mission Statements
The most successful mission statements often have several key elements in common. Such statements are crafted to share,…
May 16, 2019
Event Marketing 101: Why Entrepreneurs Should Embrace the Power of Live Events
In an age of digital communication and remote work, in-person communication still holds immense value. In one study,…
May 13, 2019
Where Do Great Ideas Come From? Examining the Design Thinking Behind Fitbit
The following is excerpted from “How We Make Stuff Now: Turn Ideas into Products That Build Successful Businesses“ by…
April 23, 2019