Business Tips

Launching a new business is equal parts exciting and anxiety-inducing (to say the least).

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from 2020, it’s that plans can be derailed when you least expect it.

LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful ways for professionals and businesses to connect.

You might be surprised to learn your leadership style is largely dependent on your personality traits.

During times of crisis, such as the pandemic and recent protests, it can be challenging to promote a business without coming across poorly.

You should continuously be working on yourself, but especially in September because it is Self-Improvement Month.

Since the onset of coronavirus, clothing resale through online consignment apps, like Poshmark, Mercari and thredUP, have surged.

Sometimes email marketing can feel a bit like cold calling 2.0.

Currently, television and radio stations have limited in-studio guests and live remotes.

I’ve been working remotely for nearly three years and have learned a lot about staying focused. Here are some tips for the rookies.

It’s important to make sure everyone stays on the same page while working remotely during this uncertain time.

With restaurants, bars and retail stores closing all around the country, most businesses are taking a major financial hit.

Today’s rapidly changing information cycle can either be a cure for bad news or make it worse.

If you don’t take the time to ensure the usability of your website, you’ll never attract the customers you desire, especially if you run an e-commerce site.

Between work, school, sporting activities and social activities, making sure that your family is where they need to be can be stressful.

It can be hard to receive negative feedback, especially in the workplace. It’s also difficult to give negative feedback in a manner where employees listen, understand and eventually grow from the experience. By using a few tactics, there are ways to improve the experience of criticism from both perspectives.

Being in a management position means being a valued and respected leader for other members of your team, but respect does not usually come simultaneously with the title. So, how can you earn it?

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The sting of rejection doesn’t hurt any less in the professional world than it does in your personal life. Being rejected at work can feel like a breakup. Maybe you were passed over for a promotion or had one of your ideas shot down by a manager.

In any field, cultivating public speaking skills is key. Being confident and comfortable public speaking is necessary in order to effectively communicate your ideas and get your messages across.

Developing the perfect pre-work routine can help maximize your daily productivity. Start this week by implementing the following routines:

Gone are the days of automatically handing out plastic bottles of water at work. More companies are keeping the environment in mind, and gaining respect while doing it, by offering sustainable options for office guests and employees.

Everything slows down as the summer months approach. People take vacations, offices close early in the day and everyone moves at a more leisurely pace … but that doesn’t mean your business has to suffer.

Don’t be so formal, write conversationally, find your voice – you’ve probably heard it all before.

Could you be benefitting from marketing your products and services on LinkedIn? Recently released reports from Microsoft suggest that you could be. The professional and business-based platform has shown increased levels of engagement recently.

Almost everyone likes a person with a good sense of humor. Studies even show humorous people are more successful and are more likely to be in positions of influence.

We all know that networking is important to grow your business, but walking into a room full of strangers can be intimidating. So how can you overcome awkwardness at large networking events?

If you think that going green at work is difficult, think again.

I’ve heard a lot of common beliefs from some otherwise smart business leaders. Don’t fall for these myths:

If you want people to engage and talk with you, ask better questions. We all know that the answer to “How was your day?” will typically be “fine.” Ask a more open question.