If you fear having to abandon your idea of owning your own business, do not head to lock the door for the final time just yet. While about 80 percent of new businesses fail within the first 18 months, your business does not have to be one of them if you take careful inventory of what is currently …
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What Can You Expect in Your Workplace? An Infographic
There is no denying that workforces are the home to many different personalities. Sometimes these personalities clash, and sometimes they work well and create an amazing team. No matter what your area of expertise is, you will always have to deal with various types of workers and clients under your …
Find Your Hero for Success
In my office, amongst the piles of books, a limited edition can of Coke celebrating my beloved Clemson Tigers’ recent national football championship, and an Excalibur sword-in-the-stone paperweight stand three framed photos of people who inspire me everyday: Winston Churchill, Walt Disney, and …
The Leadership Toolbox
I fondly remember growing up and helping my father carry his toolboxes to various jobs. My father ran a side business that repaired and installed things like furnaces, air conditioners, and hot water tanks. He also was called out by those who needed miscellaneous repairs such as leaking faucets, …
Do Your Company’s Business Managers Have These 4 Qualities?
In today's world, more and more business owners are realizing that having a strong team of business managers can help them optimize conversion rates and attain industry leadership status. If you want to accomplish these business-building goals, it's important to make sure that your managers have the …
What Makes a Great Business Leader?: An Infographic
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to being a great leader, but what are some of the key traits that make for the most effective leaders, and what are employees looking for in a boss? Take a look at this infographic, submitted by Richard Madison, the Marketing Executive for the Brighton School …