For many people, it can seem that the larger a business gets, the larger the problems get. This may be because once a company becomes national or international, there's so much more at risk when problems develop. Because of that, many people in upper management at these large companies need to have …
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Integrate Collaboration Tools for a Better Meeting Experience
At times, meetings are a real pain. Trying to find a suitable location and working around tight schedules can turn into an absolute nightmare, while it’s almost impossible to arrange a meet-up during the busier times of the year—which is usually when a meeting is most needed. If that wasn’t bad …
Top 6 Trends to Increase Workplace Wellbeing and Happiness
Following the lead of global brands like Google, Apple, and Instagram, companies across the world have started implementing and improving workplace well-being and happiness concepts. These forward-thinking pioneers have adopted the notion that creating a workspace that supports their employees’ …
3 Counterintuitive Lessons Artists Can Teach Entrepreneurs
We live in an age of unprecendented opportunity. Everywhere we look, technology is making everything easier. From the books we read to the groceries we buy, our lives are becoming more and more automated. Which introduces a whole new opportunity: Never before has the need for creativity been …
9 Crucial Small Business Branding Lessons from Doctor Who
Doctor Who happens to be one of my favorite television shows of all time. Doctor Who isn’t new by any means - it was on the air from 1963 to 1989 on the BBC and rebooted in 2005 on the same channel. It was the newer series that caught my attention (although I have gone back to visit quite a few of …
Writing a Business Book Doesn’t Have to Be a Solo Effort
At Maven, one of our favorite things about working with other small business owners is the fact that each one brings his or her unique entrepreneurial spirit and creativity to the project. After all, every business owner has a different story to tell, and there are infinite ways in which to tell …