Business News
One Thing You Can Do to Be a Great Supporter of Women at Work
To provide great support to women at work is to step closer. Ask what is working, what isn't and how things could be better.
By Ellevate
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Entrepreneurs
How to Maintain Motivation When Surrounded by Naysayers
You already know how hard your path is. You don't need people telling you it's impossible.
By John Rampton
Thought Leaders
10 Lessons From Daily Life About Making Habits Stick
Better habits start with understanding why we want to change and what we stand to gain.
By Ric Kelly
Building a Business
The Startup Studio Effect: How Hollywood’s Movie Model Applies to the Startup World
It's not that startup studios are better than accelerators; it's simply that accelerators leave a lot of opportunities on the table.
By Zach Ferres
Entrepreneurs
3 Guidelines for Creating a Support Group That Will Push You to the Next Level
A mastermind with the right people can do incredible things for your personal and professional lives.
Online Presence
From Losing Weight to Proposing, Here Are 7 Unexpected Ways People Used Twitter
Get a tissue -- some of these stories may have you tearing up.
By Rose Leadem
Building a Business
Be Known for Not Skimping on Customer Service
Overseas' call centers are cheap. Replacing disappointed customers is expensive.
By David Inns
Thought Leaders
3 Ways Psychotherapy Can Make An Entrepreneur Limitless
Therapy allows entrepreneurs insight into what does not work and the tools to make the necessary changes.
Thought Leaders
Nancy Reagan Proved the Power of Partners in Leadership
As President, Ronald Reagan reshaped American government and politics. He always said he could not have done it without his Nancy.
Building a Business
5 Secrets That Will Keep You Going When the Going Gets Rough
Fake it 'till you make it. Take baby steps. You have more support than you think. Keep on truckin'.
By Larry Alton
Building a Business
10 Organizations That Provide Support for Entrepreneurs
There is definitely value to be gained from being a part of the right organizations, and it's something every entrepreneur should be considering.
By Thomas Smale
Thought Leaders
5 Tips for Running a Business While You Are on the Mend
The head of a media company shares the tips she's been utilizing while dealing with a broken foot.
Entrepreneurs
Want to Be a Happier Parent and More Effective Entrepreneur? Ask for Help.
The owner of a marketing agency learned that he couldn't possibly do it all, not without a little help balancing the multiple demands of work and family.
By Jim Joseph
Building a Business
The Important Lesson for Entrepreneurs From a Quarterback’s Fight for His Life
Jim Kelly battled two bouts of cancer, but with his teammates by his side, he was able to stand tall.
Thought Leaders
An Ode to an Entrepreneur’s Supportive Spouse
Starting a business is a team sport. So here's a thanks to the generous backer at home who provides valuable help and love.
Building a Business
Entrepreneurship: It Takes a Village
Here are the six key resources you need to build a powerful company.
Entrepreneurs
Create Momentum When You’re Stuck in the Middle
Here are some approaches to get back on track when you're well out of the gate, but the finish line is nowhere in sight.
Thought Leaders
5 Signs Your New Business Venture Will Fail
Perform a quick attitude check so as to avert any dismal paths mired by self-defeating thinking.
Thought Leaders
The Benefits of Practicing Vulnerability in the Office
Some workplaces have moved beyond considering whether employees can share their emotions at work. Demonstrating true feelings may lead to better teamwork and breakthroughs.
By Kate Swoboda
Building a Business
3 Secrets to Making Your Online Customer Support a Success
Online customer service should make processes easier, not harder. Here's how your company can streamline its online customer-service approach,
By Larry Alton
Thought Leaders
12 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt and Build a Profitable Business
Strong leaders do engage in internal dialogue. The key thing is that they move forward with their best self.
Business Operations & Logistics
Running a Business While Dealing With a Personal Loss
How do you face tremendous emptiness and grief when you have a company to run? Find out how other entrepreneurs found their way.
Building a Business
Build a Network That Will Be There When You Need It With These 3 Tips
There are few things in the world of business that are more valuable than connections with helpful people.
Building a Business
Here’s Why You Need to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
Career and professional growth don't just arrive at your doorstep without your taking the leap.
Building a Business
Overcoming Entrepreneurial Envy
Jealousy creates disconnection, which can only harm the prospects of a growing firm. Here's how to turn around that dynamic.
By Kate Swoboda
Buying a Franchise
Why It Pays Big to Be an Early Adopter in Franchising
Getting in on the ground floor can lead to big things in a world where a relatively modest investment can turn into a profitable business.
By Jason Daley
Entrepreneurs
How to Rock the Cradle at Home and Work? Realize a Perfect Work-Life Balance Is Impossible.
You can be a wonderful parent and exemplary businessperson while relying on support systems.