Whether at home or in the office, facing challenges is a natural part of our everyday lives. However, it's not unusual for those challenges make us question our abilities. If we're not prepared to tackle them, they can (and will) even keep us from reaching...
Social media has made personal branding and marketing more accessible and attainable than ever before, allowing professionals to establish themselves online within several weeks. The increased opportunity means increased competition, which means professionals need to thoroughly analyze and understand what each digital vehicle is meant to...
Some things never change in business: customer satisfaction, strong branding and monitoring your industry are all priorities that should remain strong year after year. Social media, on the other hand, is always changing, so how can you delineate between what is a trend and what...
Perhaps one of the most important skills in business and in life is the ability to negotiate. Whether you're trying to convince your 7 yr old to choose carrots over a french fries, or negotiating the right investment terms for your startup, this skill can help you...
Before I was a startup entrepreneur, I had a string of jobs, working for different companies. Some were great, and some were, well, not so great. I wish back then I knew what I know now how about how to get the job of your...
Earlier this week I published an article on Inc. called, "5 Ways to Make Social Media a Mindset, Not a Tool." It incorporates an interview I conducted with Erica Dhawan, author, strategist, and CEO of Cotential. Together she and I explore adopting a new mindset about...
Social media and the internet have made it easier than ever for aspiring young entrepreneurs to make their business dreams a reality. However, the accessibility of these tools means there is a steadily increasing amount of competition for startups. So, how can startup companies brand themselves for...
As a business owner, entrepreneur, or busy professional, the feeling that there’s never enough hours in the day is probably a familiar one. I often find myself wondering how I can even further maximize every minute of every hour of every day, but ultimately end...
Sun. Sand. Sangria! Summer is right around the corner and the allure of beaches and barbecue is making it increasingly difficult to concentrate on those routine office tasks. It's only natural to want to enjoy yourself and the beautiful weather, but work still needs to be done. So,...
"How can you get more leads?" That's the question that entrepreneurs, salespeople and business leaders alike all find ourselves asking. But in the frenzy to push out content and keep pace with competitors, many marketers don’t take full advantage of the internal knowledge and expertise that...