business decisions

Data & Recovery

5 Ways to Use Data to Make Faster — and Better — Business Decisions

Business leaders need to have instant data access and analysis to make rapid decisions, yet getting what they need is often hampered by a lack of access and analysis, siloed teams and overwhelmed IT departments. Here are five ways you can break down siloes and get your employees what they need to collaborate and make business function decisions faster.

Living

7 Reasons Why Critical Decisions Require In Person Connection

We are human beings with emotions, passions and goals. When it comes to making big decisions, here's why the integrity of a handshake, the power of looking someone in the eye or the connection of sharing a meal or drink with someone cannot happen over a virtual call.

Growing a Business

Ask This One Question If You Want to Succeed

Asking this question will allow you to asses your decision-making and choices, leading to long-term success.

Marketing

When is it Right to Fire Your Marketing Agency?

Consider the reasons for the decision, and whether the issues can be resolved.

Growing a Business

How to Make Decisions That Your Business Leader Will Not Overturn

One of the most important behaviors of a next-level leader is to think as their organization's leader thinks.

Leadership

Having Trouble Making a Business Decision? Try This.

Here are some ideas for people struggling with indecisiveness.

Technology

How AI-Based Enterprise Applications Can Help You Make Better Business Decisions

Artificial intelligence technologies are being extensively integrated in large retail, supply chain, legal, financial and IT companies

Leadership

How to Use 'Decision Trees' to Improve Your Decision Making

Risk tolerance is the factor that will often help you determine which of your options is best.

Thought Leaders

It's Better Stick to Your Values Than be a Slave to the Numbers

If you reach a sales goal by compromising your values, it that real success?

Growing a Business

Capitalize on Trends But Stand Firm on Your Identity

The goal of capitalizing on hot trends is to strengthen your brand.

Growing a Business

The Art of Chasing 2 Rabbits

The way to have it all is to focus on one thing at a time.

Franchise

5 Questions You Need to Answer Before Choosing a Franchise

Businesses should be just as interested in you as you are in them.

Money & Finance

What Happened When I Broke the Rules of Entrepreneurship

Why one entrepreneur left the bright lights, big city -- and hefty paycheck -- and took a chance in the Midwest.

Leadership

Capt. Sully: 5 Tips for Making Decisions Under Fire

What "Miracle on the Hudson's" Sully Sullenberger learned applies to business, too.

Thought Leaders

The 3-Step Process for Countering Negativity: Act -- Think -- Feel

Business owners face stressful decisions all the time. Here's how to perform under pressure.