Education: This category covers topics related to learning, teaching, and education reform. Posts in this category might include articles about new educational technologies, strategies for teaching effectively, or advice on how to choose the right school.
By Brett Farmiloe “What are important leadership lessons you have learned that have helped guide you to excellence?” We posed this question to 17 business leaders to find advice that would help business owners seeking to improve their leadership skills. The responses we got vary from establishing clear objectives and expectations, leading with people in…
By Adam Rood Intrapreneurship is the practice of fostering entrepreneurial skills and mindset within an organization’s existing employees. It encourages employees to act like entrepreneurs, pursuing new ideas and innovations, while still working within the framework of the company. Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs exhibit many of the same characteristics. These include: They are creative and have…
By Erik Emanuelli Content marketing is one of the most effective and efficient ways to drive traffic and leads to your website. It can be used to build brand awareness, generate leads, increase conversions, and more. But it takes time and effort for content marketing efforts to pay off. That’s why it’s important to have…
By Ben Richmond Making the decision to start a small business is no easy feat, but it’s incredibly inspiring that so many people try; in fact, on average, 4.4 million people across the U.S. open a business. And while not all of them succeed, there are a few keys to success that vastly improve their…
Negotiating contracts and terms with clients is a critical aspect of any business engagement. Whether you’re a freelancer, a small-business owner, or work for a large corporation, understanding and implementing effective negotiation strategies is crucial for achieving mutually beneficial outcomes. To employ the best practices in contract negotiation—as well as safeguard your interests, foster productive…
Every superhero needs an origin story. Robbie Crabtree’s is just a bit more Atticus Finch than Spider-Man. Before he launched Founder Fundraising, Robbie spent seven years in the courtroom—litigating everything from gang and cartel violence to capital murders and child abuse. That’s when he began using the term “competitive storytelling,” which is now the name…
By Brett Farmiloe Nearly half (48%) of small business owners said that they are either currently experiencing or have experienced burnout, according to a survey by Capital One. To help entrepreneurs deal with and avoid burnout at work, we asked 20 business leaders to share their most effective self-care tips. 20 ways to beat burnout…
The last big weekend of the summer is traditionally Labor Day weekend. Many employees may be hoping for one final trip to the beach before the fall arrives. You have approved all of the requests for time off, but you know that if it is especially sunny and warm that weekend, someone on your staff…
With the unemployment rate remaining low throughout the country, small business owners continue to grapple with the labor shortage, making it especially difficult to find and hire employees. And if your business experiences seasonal ebbs and flows, attracting employees interested in temporary or seasonal work is even more challenging. But finding seasonal workers is not…
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, not the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change.” –Charles Darwin Whatever got you where you are today will not be sufficient to keep you there. A rapidly changing environment is the regular background against which all organizations must develop. Change is continuous…
