Category: business advice

6 Pieces of Timeless Business Advice From Ford, Hamilton, Rockefeller, and More

By Hayden Field In the 2015 musical Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton is championed for furthering his career “by working a lot harder, by being a lot smarter, by being a self-starter.” In a 2016 episode of Saturday Night Live, Benjamin Franklin is featured as a fictional guest at the very first Thanksgiving. And in the 2018 Netflix…


Elon Musk, Richard Branson & Jeff Bezos’ Best Advice for Ensuring Your Startup Doesn’t Fail

By Brook Zimmatore Imagine some sickness with a 90 percent mortality rate: Doctors would be scrambling for a cure and we certainly wouldn’t be lining up to catch said disease. Yet, even with a 10 percent chance of success, more people are starting their own businesses than ever before. In 2021, 5.4 million applicants filed to…


How to Help Employees Work From Home With Children

I remember many years ago, when I was still considered a child myself, hating the Staples “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” back-to-school commercial. It reminded me that the summer was coming to an end, which meant no more fun. Of course, my parents didn’t argue with the commercial—and totally related to the…


How to Have Your Employees’ Back When They Are Working Toward Your Business Goals

By Chris Patton  Having a great team of employees working together to achieve business goals is a dream come true for entrepreneurs. Supporting those employees along the way is crucial to actually making that happen. It starts with creating solid business goals, having a well-laid-out plan to reach them, and supporting them along the way. Many…


3 Ways to Boost Your Business’ Engagement on Social Media

Social media has become a driving force in terms of growing brand awareness for your company and finding your loyal customer base. If you want to convert fans and followers into customers for your products or clients for your services, you’ll want to—and need to boost engagement. The good news is that you can utilize…


4 Ways to Make Sure Your Business Survives the Unexpected

Article by Debra Brennan Tagg Entrepreneurs have a reputation for having a high-risk tolerance. Studies back up this stereotype, and I can too: Of all my clients, small-business owners are more daring when it comes to managing their financial assets. This approach to risk is understandable. Entrepreneurs are often innovators willing to leave behind a “steady paycheck” to test the workability—and profitability—of…