Thought Leaders
How to ‘Win’ an Argument Without Losing the Relationship
Good relationships can overcome differences of opinion.
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Business News
Why the Golden Rule Must Be Practiced in Business
It's important to recognize that ethics are directly tied to a company's long-term success.
Building a Business
Your Network Should Be Wide and Deep
Connecting over a nonbusiness interest endears you to the other person.
By Ivan Misner
Building a Business
Relationships Are Currency
Keep investing in relationships if you ever hope to make a withdrawal.
By Ivan Misner
Building a Business
Stock Market of Things Launches in Detroit, Building a New Exchange As City Reinvents Itself
Sneakers are just the start for StockX and its commodity-goods market.
By Amanda Lewan
Marketing
How to Get a Great ROI on Your Influencer Marketing Plan
Trust, authenticity and word-of-mouth advertising are your best tools.
Human Resources
This is How You Create the Ideal Millennial Workplace
Summer hours, beer and good conversation. That's all you need to succeed.
By John Tabis
Thought Leaders
When You Fix Problems With Mid-Level Managers You Fix Everything
If the mid-levels aren't happy, good luck making anyone else happy.
Thought Leaders
4 Ways Entrepreneurs Earn Huge ROI Investing In Their Community
Relationship capital is the foundation of investment capital.
By Stephen Tang
Entrepreneurs
5 Principles for Dealing With Constant Change
Build competencies for adaptability into your company or risk losing your way in an ever-fluid marketplace.
Building a Business
How Often is Too Often to Send Client Updates?
Don't be a pest but don't think a weekly "all is well" notification is all it takes.
By Kuty Shalev
Marketing
You Can’t Succeed at Sales Working in Failure Mode
Customers buy products because of awesome marketing, not because of an awesome salesperson.
Building a Business
Business Travel 101: 3 Ways to Get the Most From Your Trip
Business trips can be exciting, especially for new employees. Use these tips to make sure your adventures are successful on a personal and professional level.
By Chris Myers
Building a Business
3 Things to Value When Networking With an Entrepreneur
Showing value to an entrepreneur will show the entrepreneur how serious you are.
By Tyler Leslie
Entrepreneurs
The Power of Saying ‘No’
Start valuing your time, stop feeling like you are missing out, and learn how and why to say no.
By Paula Rizzo
Building a Business
How to Use Content to Stay Top of Mind With Investors
There are three ways content can help you achieve top-of-mind status with investors.
Thought Leaders
The Things Successful Leaders Do and Don’t Do to Build Relationships
If you're sincere you won't have to worry about what you should be doing to cultivate successful friendships, at work and in life.
Entrepreneurs
How Can Entrepreneurs Improve Their Personal Relationships? 8 Experts Weigh in.
The first step: Assess your priorities. Then create boundaries.
Building a Business
Master the Art of Relationships Because Business is Not a Solo Sport
Building relationships with influencers in your field is an important tactic for growing your business.
By Gene Hammett
Building a Business
Customer Loyalty 3.0 Is Never About Transactions. It’s About Getting to Know Your Customers.
Decipher what your individual customers want, and use the pillars to build relationships. Rinse and repeat.
By Carol Roth
Building a Business
Grab a Margarita on a Wednesday Night With Your Spouse, Friend or Co-Worker. It’ll Work Wonders.
A mid-week night out is refreshing and adventurous and will make any relationship in your life stronger.
By Jim Joseph
Building a Business
8 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Need More Business Relationships and Fewer Friends
Social networking has changed the definition of "friend." But successful networking isn't about how many friends you have.
Building a Business
How to Say ‘No’ the Right Way and, Yes, There Is a Right Way
Putting off your refusal or rejection too long may result in resentment or rage, on your part and your listener's.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Give Thanks and Give Back at Work
Start a new tradition of 'career letters,' to express gratitude for what's good your work life.
By Donna Morris
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.
Thought Leaders
An 11-Year-Old Boy’s 5 Tips for Entrepreneurial Parents
Your kids can deal with you being busy but not with being excluded.
By Zeynep Ilgaz
Building a Business
Mary Barra Has Time to Respond. So Should You.
Email, like any social tool, is an opportunity to build relationships, and more importantly, build up people.
By Carolyn Rodz