Tag: Advice

How to Build an Online Community People Will Love

By Sarah Smith If you build it, they will not come. Creating a thriving online community takes a lot of effort, listening, and strategy. But it’s incredibly rewarding. More than mere traffic, an online community has a personality and momentum all its own. It’s a place people come to share and express their passion. Because people…


3 Ways to Set Up Personal and Business Success During Immense Change

Article by John Boitnott This summer feels like a frenzy of catching up with the life you put on pause in early 2020. And, although many aspects of life are returning to normal, there are some ways in which the world will be permanently changed. To move forward in a productive way during this period of…


This Is the Skill Your Business Must Adopt to Thrive

By Trey Holder If I told you that agile companies are twice as likely as the average company to hit their financial goals, would you be surprised? Where would agility sit on your priority list? Where does it sit now? Often dismissed as just another business buzzword, agility might be what gives you a distinct advantage…


Learning to Speak With Clarity

In terms of content, it’s essential to structure our thoughts logically, as well as choose our words carefully. Just as important are projections, pronunciation, and diction. After all, in order to be a good communicator, you need to go beyond language skills. In Other Words, You Need to Learn to Speak with Clarity Whether you’re…


The Dos and Don’ts of Starting a Side Business

By Romesh Hettiarachchi Running a business may seem exciting—especially if that business is built around the things you are most passionate about. After all, who can say no to extra money? However, running a business comes with risks—risks that are greater if you want to run a successful side business while being employed. Here are some…


Inflation and Higher Wages: A Look at the Effect of Extra Income

More than 80 percent of Americans are concerned about inflation, according to a survey by Skynova. The survey also indicated that 61 percent feel inflation will negatively impact their lifestyles. The findings coincide with rising costs for some goods and services, and a sense of uncertainty stemming from an economy recently hit with a pandemic….


Why All Entrepreneurs Should Write

By Nick Wolny Whether you’re an executive, a content creator or a full-blown entrepreneur, you have to communicate with stakeholders and clients alike to move the needle. Too often, entrepreneurs place too much emphasis on social media posts, paid ads or the next shiny new marketing strategy, when in fact good writing alone can be enough to move…


How to Use Ethical Mind Control to Maximize Sales

By Andrew Ryder First impressions last. Especially when you’re getting started in business. It’s your only shot at getting someone’s interest for long enough to read your copy and take the next step before that person clicks away, never to see you again. For most of us, the first impression is usually some social-proof metric: X followers, Y…


5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Negotiations

By Kevin Leyes When we negotiate with potential business partners, we want to get the best value for our money and build a relationship that can bring further profit down the road. With a very careful, calculated balance, we can have the best of both worlds. The longevity of a business can be measured by…


The 4 Traits of Good Leaders to Be Empathetic and Achieve Good Results in Teamwork

By Daniel Colombo Leading is one of the most important functions that a person can develop in front of a team; however, the challenges of being able to do it properly are many and varied. It is common to hear those who are directed speak saying that they feel excessive pressure or harshness from their superiors; and these,…