The opinions expressed by the entrepreneurs are their own. Running a startup isn’t easy. With a smaller workforce, you can be responsible for increasing sales, maintaining your operations, maintaining compliance, and many other tasks. And when something goes wrong, it’s often you who customers and employees turn to. So while owning a company is rewarding, … Read more
The opinions expressed by the entrepreneurs are their own. While candidates must work hard to impress their potential employers, employers must also present candidates with the benefits of working for the company. Having the right employees on board can contribute to your overall success as a business. They can also minimize the need to hire … Read more
The opinions expressed by the entrepreneurs are their own. Attention spans aren’t what they used to be, ranging from 20 minutes to just two seconds, which was enough time to read that sentence. Throw in the paradox of choice and it’s no wonder there’s so much indecision going on. One of my favorite studies on … Read more
The opinions expressed by the entrepreneurs are their own. In a world where we’ve seen five straight quarters of U.S. productivity declines, according to an EY-Parthenon study using the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you’d think CEOs and company leaders would be questioning their tactics. After all, more than two-thirds of business leaders report that they’re … Read more
The opinions expressed by the entrepreneurs are their own. Here is a sober truth. 95% of cyber attacks can be traced back to human error. The more employees you have, the greater the risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime. We all imagine legions of hackers trying to break through our firewalls, and yes, sometimes … Read more
The opinions expressed by the entrepreneurs are their own. Concerns that the US is headed for recession have been growing for some time, especially among business owners. One survey found that eight out of 10 small business owners expect some kind of recession this year. Recessions affect most businesses in two ways. First, income takes … Read more
The opinions expressed by the entrepreneurs are their own. It’s no secret that customer experience is fundamental to converting more shoppers, generating revenue, and building brand loyalty to turn guests into repeat customers. E-commerce retailers around the world are (or should be) obsessed with creating a simple, seamless and personalized customer experience – the kind … Read more
The opinions expressed by the entrepreneurs are their own. In sports, games depend on rules—boundaries, penalties, and enforcers to enforce them—that detract from the excitement of the viewer without becoming dangerous or unfair. Everyone agrees to abide by these rules, and despite them, the game can still be very competitive. In hockey, players can drop … Read more
The opinions expressed by the entrepreneurs are their own. To say that the US is home to a huge labor market, particularly a technology market, would be a gross understatement. According to data released by the International Trade Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that promotes exports of non-agricultural goods and services, … Read more
The opinions expressed by the entrepreneurs are their own. With Women’s History Month upon us, it’s important that we honor, celebrate and recognize the impact of female entrepreneurs in the business world. Women business leaders play an important role in their local communities, our economy and around the world. They serve as a vital part … Read more