Amazon employees don’t use Powerpoint in presentations. Instead, they are asked to come to each meeting they lead with a prepared six-page memo about the upcoming topic. The reason? In Jeff Bezos’s words, “Full sentences are harder to write. They have verbs. The paragraphs have topic sentences. There is no way to write a six-page, […]
There are a significant number of managers that struggle to maintain trust and strong relationships with their employees. This can be a key factor behind the large percentage of workers that are unhappy with their jobs. Even in a monotonous job, a manager that one can look up to and learn from will dramatically improve […]
If you’re in the business of selling, you know that it’s important to build trust with your audience. It is the key to success. Even if the product or service is life-changing and will help your target audience solve a crucial problem, you won’t be able to sell if you haven’t gained trust. When you […]
Millions of people get excited about the idea of starting their own business. But, the logistics of getting a business started are challenging and complex. One of the earliest hurdles you’ll need to overcome to be successful is getting your business funded. In other words, to fund your business, you need to collect enough money to […]
Increasing revenue is a frequent thought on entrepreneurs’ minds. In reality, there’s often an easier way to generate more income: cutting costs. Reduce your business expenses and you’ll be able to achieve better cash flow and profitability. The larger the business, the higher the number of useless costs that accrue. As companies grow, it can […]
There are a number of factors that can make entrepreneurs successful. At the forefront are hard work, drive and constant self-improvement. However, one factor that’s frequently overlooked are the types of people entrepreneurs associate with. This isn’t a revolutionary idea. After all, Jim Rohn famously said, “You are the average of the five people you […]
As an entrepreneur, having a presence on social media is a must. Even if you believe you’re using social media wisely — after all, you have a decent number of followers — there may be ways you’re undermining your efforts without even realizing it. To guarantee you’re getting the most from your social accounts, here […]
You stare at the clock until it says 5 p.m. on Friday. After a long week, the weekend is finally here. Now, it’s time to reset over the weekend. But, how are you going to spend it? Will you just stay in your PJs, watching Netflix all weekend and then feeling anxious on Sunday night […]
The initial public offering market in the United States has seen a lot of activity this year, but it hasn’t all been good news. While we’ve had several big-name brands go live, including Lyft, Pinterest, and Uber. Some have stumbled notably as they stepped out onto the proverbial IPO landscape The IPO Landscape Seems Daunting These cases garnered significant negative attention […]
Looking for new hires is one of the most critical elements of running a business. With effective and reliable employees, your company output and success will skyrocket. The challenge is that there are only so many A-team players, and they’re very selective about where they devote their time and energy. To make things harder, many […]