How to Build Teams that Excel in a Startup Culture
Building strong teams in tech startups isn’t just about hiring skilled developers — it’s about fostering ownership, motivation…
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Understanding the Lazy, Fickle, Unpredictable Customer: 5 Rules for Sales
You might have the best product in the world — one that could solve mission critical problems for…
How Routine Problems Led to Business Innovation: 20 Stories
What begins as an everyday challenge can often spark groundbreaking innovation. In this article, business owners and founders…
3 (Maybe 4) Ways to Innovate in a Legacy Industry Like Construction
As someone who’s essentially spent my entire life innovating, it’s no surprise that I find myself approaching business…
Solve the REAL Problem … Not the Symptom
I can safely say that 99% of the time what we think is the problem is actually not…
When Not Taking a Risk Is the Riskiest Path for Your Company
This is an excerpt from “Crossing the Desert: The Power of Embracing Life’s Difficult Journeys” by Payam Zamani.…
How to Succeed by Hiring and Retaining Neurodivergent Employees
The following is an excerpt from “The Neurodiversity Edge” by cognitive scientist and neurodivergent business leader Maureen Dunne.…
Affordable Benefits that Attract and Retain Startup Talent
In the fast-paced world of startups, attracting and retaining top talent requires innovative benefits that stand out. We’ve…
How to Grow Your Business By Writing a Book
Writing a book for your business can help expand your influence–these titles are just a few prime examples–because…
6 Women Who Blazed the Trail for Female Entrepreneurs
March is a full month of female celebration, as the United States recognizes the significant role women have…
The Benefits of Encouraging Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace
Creativity is essential for any organization if you want to keep your business moving forward. There are numerous organizations…
The 4 Elements Necessary for Building Innovative Teams
In order to gain traction, earn revenue and turn a brand into a sustainable business, entrepreneurs must innovate.…
WJR Business Beat: Innovation Requires Staff to Be in Office (Episode 472)
Employees working from home results in a breakdown in the ability to innovate effectively and stay ahead of…
15 Books That Every Entrepreneur Should Read
The dog days of summer are here, which means prime reading time. While the warmer weather continues to…
How 12 Successful Business Titans Set Themselves Apart From the Competition
Personally and professionally, it’s harder than ever to stand out and make yourself heard. These industry leaders and…
Josh Linkner on Creativity as a Superpower, Part 1
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff Sloan talks with Josh Linkner about creativity: what it…
From Dreaming to Doing: How to Create an Innovation Culture in Startups
Editor of the Harvard Business Review, Theodore Levitt, rightly said: “Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is…
Is Your Big Idea Investor-Worthy? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions Pre-Launch
Entrepreneurs certainly aren’t lacking for ideas — but that doesn’t mean every concept is worth pursuing. It’s not…
10 Tips for Landing a Product Licensing Deal
When you’ve got a great idea for a product, there’s an important decision to make right up front:…
Why You Should Start a Business to Solve a Common Problem
Silicon Valley is known for its revolutionary ideas, grandiose statements and ability to challenge the status quo. By…