About John Boitnott
John Boitnott is a longtime digital media consultant and journalist living in San Francisco. He's written for Venturebeat, USA Today and FastCompany.
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sabbaticals
7 Ideas for Sabbaticals That Will Recharge You for Success
Immersing yourself in a passion project gives your fresh perspective on your life and career.
Crisis Management
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming a Business Crisis
Don't panic, take a deep breath and listen.
Philanthropy
What Craig Newmark Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Philanthropy
The best measure of wealth is what you give back.
Fraud
How to Protect Yourself and Your Business From Fraud
Avoid being ripped off requires prudence, not dark suspicions of everyone.
Personal Health
6 Ways Exhausted Entrepreneurs Can Combat Fatigue
Stop being a work martyr for at least eight hours per night.
Networking
Effective Networking Requires Mastering These 5 Skills
Good networking is a learned skill, and all entrepreneurs have made mistakes with their networking at some point.
Hiring
What to Consider When Hiring Employees
You need someone who can do the job and who fits in at your company. It has to be both.
Productivity
8 Non-Work Related Activities That Increase Productivity
Productivity results from how you live your life.
Small Business Heroes
How to Come Up With Startup Business Ideas in the Digital Era
Your idea doesn't have to be completely original, just better than what's available already.
Mental Health
These Strategies Help Entrepreneurs Combat Anxiety and Depression
The same character traits make people choose entrepreneurship can make them vulnerable to depression and anxiety.
Freelancers
5 Tips for Finding and Managing the Right Freelancer
Hiring a freelancer allows you to reap the benefits of a unique pool of talent.
Charisma
How to Be a More Likable and Charismatic Leader
Charisma is a set of social skills that can be learned and improved upon.
Creativity
5 Ways to Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Creativity
You are far likelier to have a creative breakthrough cleaning your house than watching TV.
Project Management
The Pros and Cons of Project Management Software
Analog or digital? Here's why you should (or maybe shouldn't) use project management software.