Category: Advice

5 Smart Business Objectives Entrepreneurs Should Focus on Now

The year 2020 really did a number on individuals, businesses, and the world in general. Looking at the toll that a worldwide pandemic took on companies, the Washington Post states that over 100,000 small businesses have closed their doors forever as a direct result of the virus and the effect it had on the economy….


How Much Should You Diversify Your Marketing Strategies?

One of the most common pieces of advice to new investors is to “diversify your portfolio.” Essentially, this means investing in a wide range of different asset classes and getting exposure to many different markets at once. This way, you improve your resistance to risk and volatility, you minimize your potential losses in the wake…


5 Keys to Effective Problem-Solving When You’re Facing a Complex Operational Challenge

By Tugba Yanaz If you work in the supply chain industry and serve clients globally, you know that preparation for disruption is part of your daily production. In this Amazon Prime era, where instant gratification is the name of the game, you are the bridge between a product brand and a consumer. Flawless execution, proactive…


One Negotiation Expert Shares the 4 Body Language Cues Every Entrepreneur Should Recognize

By Andres Lares Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time via Zoom or hosting a new client meeting, body language and communication are critical for effective communication. There are several ways entrepreneurs can level up their nonverbal communication. From facial expressions to body movements, there are plenty of nonverbal cues to pay attention to in…


Did You Forget the Ketchup in Your Marketing Strategy?

By Nicole Bernard Recently, my family and I headed down to the Columbia River to have a BBQ because summer equals hamburgers, am I right? It was a beautiful summer day, and we were all excited because we all love hamburgers. We really don’t eat them a ton, so when we do, we’re excited. Anyway, we got everything together, got…


Nervous About Meeting Employees in Person for the First Time? Try These 5 Tips

By John Boitnott In the midst of the health crisis, it’s very likely you had to hire (and fire) people remotely. More and more employees want to work remotely now, and many companies are happy to oblige. According to a just-released survey of more than 800 knowledge workers by freelance marketplace Braintrust, nearly two-thirds of…


After Being Shot by a Sniper, He Started a Business to Help Other Veterans Beyond the Front Lines

By Sergeant (Retired) David Kendrick I deployed to Iraq in 2006 as a cavalry scout. I was shot in my legs by a sniper the following year. My recovery took over three years and during that time I saw many of my fellow veterans succumb to mental illness in the form of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress…


How to Create a Lasting (And Effective) Wellness Culture in Your Company

By Rodolfo Oviedo One of the most recurrent concerns on the part of companies and their collaborators is to identify what actions or initiatives are able to generate a culture of well-being, which is already recognized as a trigger for commitment, innovation, and the generation of value. It is as important to evaluate the work environment—which are…


Wellbeing Programs Are a Post-COVID Business Essential

By Andrea J. Miller COVID has brought wellbeing to the forefront of the agenda of most companies. This shifted the corporate view of wellbeing programs as a nice box to check to a business essential for maintaining staff engagement, productivity, and retention. This article explores why it’s so important that businesses have a program in…


Did You Get a Free Ebook for Kindle From Amazon? This New Hacking Method Can Access Your Bank Details

By Entrepreneur Staff Nothing escapes hackers and now their new data-stealing tactic is hiding in your e-book reader. The Israeli company Check Poin Software, specialized in cybersecurity, detected a flaw in Amazon’s Kindle devices that was activated with a malicious ebook. Cybercriminals found a way to attack Kindle readers using their own features. With this they can take control of the device, delete the…