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.
More From John Boitnott
Keeping Connected
How to Reward Employees in Uncertain Times
When an office pizza party can't happen, here are seven alternatives.
Crisis Management
What You Can Learn From Freelancers Right Now
Why freelancers are perfectly adapted for the times we're living in, and what entrepreneurs can learn from them to benefit their own businesses.
Starting a Business
4 Ways to Determine If Now Is the Right Time to Launch Your Business
With growing demand for new ways of working and selling in light of health concerns, your startup idea could be just what's needed.
Crisis Management
How Remote Education Is Evolving During the Crisis
Three areas that are primed for innovation in education.
Entrepreneurs
What Freelancers Can Teach You About Keeping Your Skills Sharp
Five tips all entrepreneurs can learn from freelancers.
Crisis Management
How to Create Office Unity and Community When You're Remote
Three ways to make remote employees feel like they're part of the larger goal.
Crisis Management
5 Ways to Protect Your Business and Personal Credit Scores During a Crisis
Missed payments mean your credit scores could take a hit. Here's how to avoid that.
Crisis Management
5 Essential Ways to Help You and Your Business Thrive During Lockdown
This is how you stay calm and productive.
News and Trends
9 Billionaires Who Are Stepping Up During the Pandemic
These nine billionaires are proving its possible to do well and do good at the same time.
Productivity
7 Ways to Recover From Too Many Online Meetings During the Day
How to bounce back quickly when virtual meetings are sapping your mental energy.
Technology
How AI Solutions Are Solving 5 Long-Standing Business Challenges
Five common problems and the companies that are solving them.
Leadership
What is Grit, and Why Does It Matter When Hiring for Your Startup?
Look for the people whose will to succeed is one of their defining characteristics.
Leadership
How to Know If You're Intimidating Employees (and How to Stop It)
Take a step back from being the scary boss.
Sleep
Your Company Needs You to Put In a Full 8 Hours -- of Sleeping
Chronic poor sleep is hurting you and your company. Here's how to get enough of what you need.
Entrepreneurs
How to Make Accommodations That Attract and Motivate Workers With Disabilities
Five simple, cost-effective ways to make your company a place all people want to work.