According to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), roughly 40% of businesses in the U.S. are owned by women, generating $1.8 trillion a year. Unfortunately, this number represents just…
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Netflix’s latest documentary is generating a ton of buzz around the Fyre Festival, a music event that was aggressively promoted but ultimately failed because of poor planning and empty promises.…
Nancy Clauss has developed a sharp eye for how businesses can become bloated with inefficiencies, lack of direction, and miscommunication – and how they can be retooled to a sleeker,…
The SBA's 8(a) Business Development certification benefits are amazing. With an 8(a) designation, you can receive government contracts for up to $4 million for goods and services, and up to…
One of my outdoor-loving friends recently introduced me to the concept of “Type 2 fun.” This is the idea that some “fun” activities are actually not enjoyable at the time.…
With organizations and individuals so fervently focused on the bottom line, it’s easy to ignore “softer” goals, such as listening well. “All that touchy-feeling stuff is a waste of my…
Who among us has not dreamed of becoming their own boss, of being a successful entrepreneur? Maybe you have worked as a top salesperson for many years and have faith…
