Whether you’re thinking about starting a brand new business venture, or you already own a business and are looking to expand, one of the most important investments you can make for your business is purchasing a business insurance policy. There are numerous types of policies, some of which are actually a legal requirement under federal […]
Continue ReadingI’ve had the privilege of working in both corporate office settings and the freelance, work from anywhere with an internet connection environment. There are so many variables, it’s impossible to say one is always better than the other. But there is one constant: communication. BYOD and Endless Notifications from More and More Applications The floodgates […]
Continue ReadingDepending on several factors — including communication — a business team can be either a tight-knit, happy community or something employees dread. A culture of great communication can make team members feel like they can be effective at work, but poor communication practices make them feel powerless. You can use the five methods below to […]
Continue ReadingYour corporate website is more than just a business card since it is the most significant assets your organization holds to providing vital information to customers. A security breach on your company’s website from hackers can be devastating to your organization’s reputation amongst your clients. Exposing customer data to attackers impedes all efforts made to […]
Continue ReadingDo you know what you’re supposed to do after a car accident? There are about 6 million car accidents in the United States per year, and about 3 million people are injured in car accidents every year. If you’ve never been in a crash, odds are you’ll experience at least a fender bender at some […]
Continue ReadingPersuasion is an art-probably one of the most important skills as a leader. It helps in building relationships, managing people, landing clients, and much more. But, what exactly is persuasion? ‘Persuasion is a conscious attempt by an individual to change someone’s attitude, behavior, or belief in something by effective communication.’ From shaking hands to standing […]
Continue ReadingThe old adage better late than never might be a good way for teachers to encourage their students to submit their homework even though it’s late, or for the hopeless romantic waiting for their forever valentine to come into their lives. But, if you work in a time-sensitive industry like construction, being late is not […]
Continue ReadingEntrepreneurship is absolutely brutal. You’re venturing out on your own, ready to prove to the world that you have what it takes to succeed. The problem is that you are initially alone. You have a dream and maybe some funding. Launching a startup has been compared to launching a plane down a runway while you’re […]
Continue ReadingMark Wahlberg published his daily schedule and it’s gone viral. Why? Because he leads a lifestyle that is largely different from most people. That’s a common theme when you study the lives of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. To become truly great at something, whether it’s acting / modeling or computer programming, Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers […]
Continue ReadingI still remember the day I fired my boss. It was glorious – and terrifying. When you choose to enter the startup arena, you’re telling the world that you can stand alone and take care of yourself. For all the frustration of corporate drone life, there is security and comfort. Entrepreneurship involves greater inherent risk. […]
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