Building a Business
Checking in With Your Crew and Customers
This week we speak to Rey Alaniz, third generation roofer and franchise owner of Eagle Eye Contracting Services, on what it takes to get repeat business from customers.
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Building a Business
4 Lessons Multiplatinum Producer Tainy and Music Exec Lex Borrero Taught Me About Success
The music-biz duo discuss how to thrive as artists and as entrepreneurs.
Thought Leaders
He Asked His Team How to Avoid Layoffs. Their Response Thrilled Him.
Before making a tough decision that impacts your team's future, Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price has a simple suggestion: Ask them for advice. It worked for him.
Thought Leaders
In Times of Crisis, Keep the Boat Steady
In a year defined by uncertainty, company leaders need to think differently about how to set their teams up for success.
By Matt Cooper
Thought Leaders
3 Secrets to Building a Winning Sales Culture
Time to shake free of historically misguided beliefs.
Building a Business
Are You Productive, or Just Busy?
Not everything your team does will push your business forward. Here's how to refocus that time and energy - and get on a path toward long-term success.
Business News
Celebrate Memorial Day By Serving Others
A selfless mindset is the best way to honor others' service and sacrifice.
By Alden Mills
Thought Leaders
4 Life Lessons I Learned From My Short Stint as a Pro Wrestler
Never forget the basics.
By Josh Womack
Building a Business
3 Ways to Retain Your Top Employees
If you really want to make your team happy, stop thinking like a boss ... and start thinking like an employee.
Business News
What Tom Brady’s Patriots Exit Teaches Us About the Value of Teamwork
As New England's iconic ex-QB heads elsewhere, it focuses attention on the valuable role players that are the backbone of all organizations.
By Josh Womack
Thought Leaders
Think Being Close With Your Employees Will Motivate Them to Go Above and Beyond? Think Again.
Having a great personal relationship with your employees doesn't always equal a great working relationship.
Thought Leaders
5 Ways to Improve Your Startup’s Project Management
Don't be afraid to get picky about nailing down great processes.
Entrepreneurs
Survey: Here’s How U.S. Workers Really Feel About Meetings
"Arriving late" is the biggest meeting taboo, according to the survey and infographic.
By Hayden Field
Thought Leaders
3 Strategies to Better Motivate Your Team
When you bring out the best in your people, they'll do their best work for your company.
By Rashan Dixon
Building a Business
The 3 Biggest Factors That Maximize Your Business’s Valuation
Why the right people, assets and revenue predictions will matter most to investors.
Buying a Franchise
How Franchisees and Franchisors Can Master Their Relationship
Building a strong partnership is step one toward shared success.
By Mark Siebert
Brick & Mortar
The Property Brothers’ Business Empire Depends on One Thing: Their Very Strong Partnership
Drew and Jonathan Scott have conquered the real estate, design, and entertainment worlds. And they know that they're better together.
Human Resources
6 Steps for Hiring the Right People to Build Effective Teams
Success starts with interviewing and hiring well.
By Shawn Doyle
Buying a Franchise
How Four Friends Became Successful Franchisees
By splitting responsibilities and respecting each other's skill sets, these pals created a successful Coder School operation.
Thought Leaders
5 Tips for Turning Stressful Employee Relationships Around
Negative team dynamics can sour the company culture for everyone.
Thought Leaders
Team-Building Lessons From the British Army
There's plenty all business owners can learn from the English military's organization and execution.
Building a Business
How to Be Funny in the Workplace
Three tips to keeping the mood light without being an office clown.
By Ric Kelly
Thought Leaders
3 Ways to Learn More About Your Team and How They Work
All it takes is time, attentiveness and open ears.
By Syed Balkhi
Thought Leaders
17 Inspirational Quotes to Instantly Foster Teamwork When Unity Is Lost
Is your team down in the dumps? Try sending out some of these inspirational quotes.
By John Lincoln
Human Resources
The 10 Unique Soft Skills Employers Desire in New Hires
Companies have a hard time finding candidates with communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work on a team.
Building a Business
5 Partnership Lessons From Bill Belichick and Tom Brady
Neither would be wearing so many Super Bowl rings without the other.
Thought Leaders
You Become a Leader by Inspiring Others to Follow
While well-known CEOs make headlines, they're not always people who inspire others to follow them.
By Curt Cronin