4 Low-cost Ways to Attract Talent
Student loan repayments. Wi-Fi enabled shuttle buses. On-site massages. Locally sourced, organic meals. These are just a few of the latest perks that companies are offering to attract and retain talent. In fact, I heard through the HR grapevine that some tech companies are even…
Boss’s Day: 11 Tips on Being a Better Leader
October 17 is ‘Boss’s Day’ which means it’s time to recognize your boss for all of their hard work, but it’s also a good time to reflect on your own leadership skills. No matter what role you’re currently in and whether you have direct reports…
Small Business Success: Choosing a Business Partner
Choosing a business partner is similar to finding the right significant other. You’re looking for someone you can trust, who balances your strengths and weaknesses and you’re able to spend a lot of time around. Guidant CEO and Cofounder, David Nilssen discusses his relationship with…
6 Smart Tax Tips for Your Small Business
You know the old saying: Nothing is certain in life expect death and taxes. So it’s that time of year again to pay Uncle Sam, and while you can’t get out of it, you can minimize the amount of the check you have to write.…
Millennials vs. Boomers: Generational Differences in the Workplace
As 2015 closes, baby boomers may notice something passing them by — millennials. A Pew Research analysis of U.S. Census Bureau projections (December 2014) finds that 2015 is the year the number of millennials (born 1981-1997, ages 18-34) will officially pass the baby boomer generation (born 1946-64…
Learning to be a Thought Leader, Not Just a Business Owner
It’s no secret social media has created some major paradigm shifts when it comes to the way we all think about business. We live in a ‘dialog’ world. No longer do we sit back and just receive information that’s broadcast to us; we now engage…
7 Tips to Make Your Small Business Saturday Sales Soar
Five years ago, American Express launched Small Business Saturday to support and raise awareness for small businesses in local communities. Last year, consumers spent $14.3 billion on what now has become almost a national holiday. This year, participating businesses across America are again hoping for a boost…
Five Small Business Marketing Ideas That Won't Break the Bank
When you hang out the “open for business” sign for your venture, it would be nice if people noticed and customers simply walked in the door. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. Whether you’re an ecommerce site, a home-based business or a retail merchant with…
Shark Tank’s Daymond John on How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur
Daymond John has become an icon in the world of entrepreneurship and branding over the last 20 years. He first embarked on his entrepreneur career in early adulthood when he saw an opportunity to sew and sell fashionable hats for a more reasonable price. After…