Online Presence
Business Travel Awards 2016: Best Social Campaign
WestJet's "12,000 mini miracles" campaign is a social media miracle of its own.
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Marketing
Dissecting a Fad: How the Slinky, Mr. Potato Head and Pet Rock Became Crazy Popular
These iconic toys were conceived of by individual inventors and subsequently adored by kids everywhere.
Business News
10 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Tech Lovers
For when the clock is running out, and you need a gift NOW.
By Emily Price
Marketing
International Holidays and Festivals Could Mean Big Business for Online Retailers
Traditional celebrations in Russia, China and Brazil are three largely unexplored -- and likely lucrative -- ecommerce markets.
By Oren Levy
Buying a Franchise
For This Franchisee, Every Day Is Christmas
Jason Paulk opened a Christmas Decor franchise so that he could run a business while keeping his jobs as a firefighter and paramedic.
By Carly Okyle
Entrepreneurs
5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Ease the Inevitable Holiday Stress
Avoid letting the stress of business and the holidays soil your spirits this season.
By Peter Gasca
Business News
10 Gadgets That Make Great Gifts for Entrepreneurs
If you're looking for the perfect present for the boundary-pushing entrepreneur in your life, check out this list.
By Emily Price
Building a Business
What to Get Wine-Loving Clients and Friends for the Holidays
There are some great gift ideas out there for wine people these days.
By Tracy Byrnes
Building a Business
‘Shark Tank’ Recap: O’Leary Morphs From Grinch to Santa for a Christmas Entrepreneur
Last week's holiday-themed episode brought one company a lump of coal, and three others visions of sugar plums.
Building a Business
Charitable Gifts Don’t Have to Be Boring
Here's how a few companies are successfully touting fun gifts with purpose in 2015.
Business News
Houston Energy Company Gives $100,000 Bonuses to Each of Its 1,381 Employees
As the company aims to double in size every five years, it offers team members increasingly lofty incentives.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
The Do’s and Don’ts of the Office Secret Santa
Secret Santa programs at Christmas can be great for morale. Try not to be a Grinch about them.
By Lisa Evans
Building a Business
Reduce Stress in Your Office This Holiday Season
Christmas stress invades offices and cubicles, causing productivity to plummet as employees' focus shifts from work to holiday happenings.
By Lisa Evans
Building a Business
The Etiquette of Exchanging Holiday Gifts in the Office
These seven tips will help you keep your workplace merry and bright this season.
Marketing
Starbucks Couldn’t Buy Better PR Than the Red Cups Coverage. Here’s What We Can Learn From It.
The coffee company's latest campaign was a bold move, but they stuck to their core values while riding out the media storm.
Thought Leaders
7 Etiquette Tips for Sending Holiday Cards to Business Associates
Sending holiday cards to clients and business associates is an important recognition of the relationship but there is a lot you can get wrong.
Online Presence
The 25 Best Social Media-Inspired Gifts
Ever thought of making Twitter cookies? How about serving your guests your favorite liquor in thumbs-up shot glasses? Oh yes you can this holiday season.
By Kim Garst
Entrepreneurs
The 13 ‘Must-Dos’ to Include on Your Holiday Checklist
'Don't eliminate Christmas' is just the start.
Marketing
3 Lessons from Starbucks’ Red Cup ‘Controversy’
The coffee giant new annual holiday design lit up the Internet -- for the wrong reasons.
By Peter Gasca
Building a Business
Why the Bloomingdale’s Ad Was an Inexcusable Marketing Mistake
The ad that was suggestive of rape was inexcusable. Bloomingdale's response wasn't much better.
Marketing
The Secret to the Perfect Holiday Email Campaign
Christmas is coming, and now is the time to start preparing your email marketing efforts.
Building a Business
‘Tis the Season: It’s Time to Get Mobile Ready for Christmas
A solid mobile strategy could turn this holiday season to a sales launchpad for your brand and is the single most important thing your marketing team should be doing right now.
By Gilad Bechar
Marketing
Effective Marketing Appeals to Emotions Instead of Reason
Don't waste your advertising dollars telling people your product is better. Explain why they need it.
Business News
Christmas in July: Walmart, Amazon Throw Down in Epic Discount Battle
Given competing sales from two of the world's biggest retailers, other businesses may be bound for slow traffic this week.
By Geoff Weiss
Entrepreneurs
Watch: Customers Surprise Beloved Bagel Shop Worker With a Car
'She's Shirley,' said Craig Boyd, a regular customer. 'She takes care of us and always has a smile.'
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
How One Seasonal Company Manages The Full Year
The Christmas season is great for many companies, but businesses have to last a full year. The folks at Tipsy Elves explain how they do it.
By Lisa Evans
Building a Business
Spreading Holiday Cheer as a Christmas Decor Franchisee
Dennis Marunde's job is making sure that customers have a very merry Christmas, lighting up their homes with holiday decorations.
By Kate Taylor