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...
Listening is the single most important skill in social media, business and life. It’s not always about marketing or sales messages, it’s about connecting with consumers, clients, and employees with sincerity and honesty. Not only will this build brand identity and trust, but it can...
"Dave, push me on the swings!" "Dave, can I have another snack?" "Dave, can we play kickball today please?" My first job was in the summer of 1990. I was 14 years old, and I worked as a counselor in training at Nob Hill Day camp, with a...
This week Jeff Bercovici, the San Francisco bureau chief for Inc., published a powerful article discussing the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of mental illness in the business and tech industries. The piece describes Bercovici's experience with Austen Heinz, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who committed suicide weeks after...
Social media tools are a necessity for every company large and small in 2015. Simply having a social media presence and trying to update and measure through the standard functionality provided on each social media site will not cut it anymore. Large enterprises have understood...
Social media can be a recruiter's secret weapon when discovering new talent, especially LinkedIn. In fact, I've provided a step-by-step walkthrough of how you can find talented job seekers in your local area by using some of today's most popular social media sites. If you're...
This week Christina DesMarais published an article containing quotes from 15 highly successful business leaders from around the world that can help you achieve your professional goals. In the piece, DesMarais also provides brief insights into the achievements of each company. Here’s The Daily Rituals of 15...