Nine Principles that Foster Innovation
A guiding principle for startup success, as well as the long-term health of a mature business, is a liberal dose of innovation at the beginning, with more of the same…
How Successful Entrepreneurs Are Wired For Results
In her new book, Wired for Results, author Lucy Hoger explains seven pillars of a highly successful business based on her years of experience as a CEO, senior executive, and…
Do Less and Achieve More
Who has outperformed you at work? Who was exceptional at every task, but never worked past 6 pm? Chances are, you remember those who lapped you while you were puffing…
When Good Isn’t Good Enough
Sometimes doing your best isn't quite enough. Such a realization can be sobering. In his latest work, author and leading business consultant Subir Chowdhury explores why outwardly similar companies grow…
Change Your Culture (Or the Culture Will Change Your Business)
Nike CEO Apologizes for Corporate Culture, Uber’s Efforts to Fix Culture, Wells Fargo’s Cutthroat Culture Drove Fraud, these are just a few recent headlines illustrating the power of culture to…
Read Between the Lines
Your prospects read hidden messages between the lines. They’re right there – embedded between the lines of every marketing communication you send. These often-implicit messages can be a powerful indication…
Investing in Your Employees
Your business is thriving and your team of entrepreneurs is firing on all cylinders. Now, how do you invest in employees' talents and reward their successes to boost their personal…
The Benefits and Risks of Telecommuting
Many companies boarded the telecommuting bandwagon in the early 2000s — and with screen-sharing technology and so many virtual meeting options, who can blame them? Employees loved telecommuting because it…
Consultant Spotlight: Nancy Clauss
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 Sweetest Thing: An 8(a) Certification
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…