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What Decision Makers Look for in a Board of Directors Candidate
The role of the board of directors is to guide and approve the organization’s strategic direction which includes mergers, acquisitions, hiring and firing executives, and capital structure. Ultimately, the board …
Winning at New Year’s Resolutions
If you are like many people, you may have set New Year’s Resolutions or goals for 2018. Unfortunately, as few as 8% of people actually stick to their New Year’s …
What’s the Difference Between Coaching and Mentoring?
You’ve probably heard the wise adage that no man or woman is an island? It’s undoubtedly true for entrepreneurs. Even the most talented and successful among us benefits from the help, wisdom and guidance of others.
Social Media Goal Setting for Non-Profits
If you’re an entrepreneur or a small business owner, you’re probably aware of just how important social media is to your success. I’ve seen countless examples of small businesses growing …
How Personal and Business Budgeting Differs
That’s because keeping a household operating in the black requires many of the same skills necessary for running a business. That overlap can be a huge positive for new entrepreneurs, as they can draw on the skills they’ve cultivated while dealing with their own household finances
The Importance of Developing Internal Leaders
What separates thriving businesses from those that struggle?
Tips on How to Expand your Business Internationally
If your business is seeing high levels of success here in the States, you might be weighing the possibility of taking your business global. After all, doing so can greatly expand your audience and your potential for growth/success. At the same time, there are some unique challenges involved with scaling a business globally. By following a few essential steps, however, you can be well on your way to expanding internationally.
How to Become a Successful Teen Entrepreneur
Who says you need to wait until later in life to begin pursuing your dreams? If you aspire to be a successful entrepreneur and are in your teens, you’re in good company. In fact, some of today’s best known entrepreneurs and business professionals began in their teenage years, and many teenage entrepreneurs have even been able to make millions before even technically reaching “adulthood.” It’s never too early to kick-start your dreams, and there are a few guidelines that may help you get started.
Personal Selling: The Process and Approach
Have you ever heard someone be referred to as a “natural-born” salesperson? In reality, nobody is born hard-wired to be able to relate to, interact with, and convince audiences; these are all skills that are learned and perfected with practice and concentrated effort. Looking to boost your own personal selling strategy? A few tips will go a long way as you hone in on your ideal process and approach.
Where are Women Directors?
My premise is simple: better boards equal better companies. The market is demanding increased transparency and accountability. New compliance mandates, regulation and shareholder activism are the drivers. At the same time, …
