Thought Leaders
The Death of the Pitch Deck
You poured your heart and soul into your pitch deck. But was it really worth it if no one was listening?
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Building a Business
Forget the ‘Open Workspace.’ Say Hello to the ‘Balanced Workspace.’
Open offices have attracted a bad rap, but they're not a lost cause.
By David Adams
Thought Leaders
Closing a Deal at a Bar? This Research Can Help.
Rule No. 1: Get to the bar early, so you control who sits where.
Building a Business
6 Steps to Building a Strong Company Culture
Culture is the everyday reality of organizational life. What are you doing to develop yours?
Building a Business
What a ‘Best Butt’ Award Says About Bad Corporate Culture
Yes, companies have bad employees and managers, but they operate amid a culture that allows them to behave poorly.
Building a Business
The Science of Online Forms and the Brand Experience: An Essential Guide
There's a lot you have to keep in mind when building an online form -- length, placement, verbiage, even color. Yes, I said color. Let's prevent people from seeing red because of your form. Or is red a good thing? Keep reading and find out.
By Chris Byers
Marketing
The Science Behind High-Converting Websites
Calls-to-action, consumer-friendly color and followups on abandoned shopping carts are among the tools smart ecommerce companies employ.
By Eric Samson
Building a Business
Which Came First: Culture or Growth? Hopefully, It’s Culture
Before you scale your company align it with your core beliefs and business objectives. Now you're prepared to correct missteps.
Building a Business
Good Company Culture Is Not About Silly, Attention-Grabbing Perks
Boxed Wholesale will pay for your wedding, but that doesn't mean it is a great place to work.
Entrepreneurs
5 Science-Backed Ways to Be Happier at Work
Miserable at the office? Try these quick tips from a leading neuroscientist who specializes in studying happiness and what causes all the good feels.
Building a Business
8 Tips on Giving a Presentation Like a Pro
'Preparation' means far more than just having your presentation deck in order and your handouts organized.
By Shawn Doyle
Building a Business
5 Growth-Hacking Secrets for Your SaaS Business
Give something away for free. Grow your email list. Partner with your competitors. Start today.
By Thomas Smale
Thought Leaders
What is Emotional Intelligence and Why Does it Matter?
Emotional intelligence allows us to become aware of the lesson, rather than the surface level pain.
By Gerard Adams
Tech
Analyzing the Science Behind Customer Loyalty
Four tools to put the power of Big Data to work when it comes to building a robust and loyal customer base.
By Chris Poelma
Building a Business
How the New Emotional Workplace Affects Hiring, Retention and Culture
Now more than ever to recruit top talent and keep your best employees motivated it's imperative to focus on personal relationships .
Building a Business
3 Ways to Simplify Your Company Culture and Build Trust
Resolving to simplify your company culture is a great first step toward meeting your 2016 goals.
Building a Business
The Science Behind Customer Churn
Customer-loyalty and retention is paramount in the online marketplace. Here's how to get the most out of Big Data and keep your customers coming back.
Thought Leaders
4 Ways a Follower Can Become a Leader
These fundamental skills and abilities are what it takes to become a solid leader.
Building a Business
How Your Leadership Skills Will Determine Your Company Culture
Think about the culture you want to build, then master these leadership skills. The rest will fall into place.
Building a Business
Fun, Flexibility and Competition Will Put the Pep Back in the Step of Your Staff
As a business owner, I've seen it with my own eyes -- these eight strategies will increase employee productivity by 20 percent.
Tech
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Hiring a Kickass Growth Hacker
First, understand what it is: a mindset, 'a person whose true north is growth.'
By Neil Patel
Building a Business
Want to Be Like Apple, Disney or the New England Patriots? You Need a Stellar Company Culture.
You can have the best talent and strategy in place, but without a clear company culture, you'll never achieve greatness.
Building a Business
Why You Should Focus on ‘Different’ and ‘Better,’ Not ‘More’
Compete by offering something none of your competitors do.
By Jess Ekstrom
Building a Business
Why Vulnerability, Authenticity and Love Are 3 Must-Haves for Entrepreneurs
It can seem uncomfortable to talk about these things in a business article, but the truth is -- that's where all the magic happens.
Building a Business
5 Growth-Hacking Strategies to Increase Your App Downloads
With the cost per install consistently growing each year, app publishers must get creative with their marketing efforts.
By Steve Young
Entrepreneurs
The 5 Biggest Psychological Hurdles of Entrepreneurship
Remain cognizant of the potential mental pitfalls you'll face, usually alone, and keep moving forward.
Building a Business
Cut People a Break. You Never Know What They’re Going Through.
Your co-workers might be smiling, but you have no idea what turmoil might be brewing inside.
By Jim Joseph