I’ve met some of the most renowned entrepreneurs and business experts of our day. Some were disappointing in person, while others lived up to their ...
Stuart Wall | Posted 05.23.2012
When it comes to dealing with customer service issues, no two situations are alike, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution. However, patience and a willingness to listen will rarely steer you wrong.
Nicole Glor | Posted 05.22.2012
Your business is growing, but every time you open the newspaper, power up the iPad or turn on the TV, you see your competitors instead of your brand.
Andrew Tweed | Posted 05.17.2012
The ways in which an entrepreneur might best connect with venture capitalists has been covered by a number of other VCs across the web, but we thought it might be helpful for entrepreneurs to put this question into context by providing actual operating data regarding deal flow for our firm.
Jared Gutstadt | Posted 05.15.2012
By the '70s, rock had become a bloated mass with few points of entry. That paradigm was smashed by punks like the Clash, who, armed with talent, bypassed the existing machine. Visionary CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg have done the same.
Melinda Emerson | Posted 05.15.2012
Your ability to sell is key. Introspection today should set your expectations for tomorrow. Once you get the hang of power selling, closing a sale will be thrilling and more fun than work.
Rody Moore | Posted 05.15.2012
Reviews found on such websites as Yelp, Google Places and Citysearch can make or break a local business.
Erica Nicole | Posted 05.03.2012
If you find yourself calling meetings, about meetings so you can prepare for that next meeting -- you're not only compromising your bottom line, but the productivity and sanity of your team as well.
Jared Gutstadt | Posted 05.02.2012
Here's something obvious: We live in a sickening world of non-stop info. Here's something maybe less obvious: Sometimes, the best time to get an important person's attention is to hit 'em up at a weird time.
Robert Pagliarini | Posted 04.11.2012
Human needs psychology provides an answer to the elusive question, "Why do human beings do the things they do?" So how can you use human needs psychology?
Robert F. Brands | Posted 04.03.2012
Now more than ever before, sustained innovation is the means to developing marketplace showstoppers that lead to profitable growth.
Marty Zwilling | Posted 05.08.2012
Many businesses that seem to understand the new paradigm still fall for some common mistakes, like the following, that can blunt the effectiveness of their efforts.
Brian Tolle | Posted 04.30.2012
You need a vision but don't confuse with this a goal. Goals are left-brain, a vision is right-brain. The more compelling your vision is to you, the greater the chance it will pull you through a lot of the b.s. and obstacles headed your way.
Jincey Lumpkin | Posted 04.25.2012
Donald Trump is never worried about being an asshole, so why do I worry so much about people thinking I'm a bitch? The truth is that I know the answer to my own question. Women are still on an unequal playing field.
Marty Zwilling | Posted 04.25.2012
Lack of confidence in yourself, your product, and your startup is a surefire recipe for disaster. At the other extreme, too much confidence or arrogance can kill you just as fast.
Dorie Clark | Posted 02.14.2012
On his rise to the top, Tony Montana demonstrates the kind of business savvy and chutzpah we can all learn from. Here are four tips from Tony's playbook.
Joan Michelson | Posted 01.17.2012
Being nice doesn't drive innovation. As the legacies of Steve Jobs are analyzed and dissected, one of the most important ones is that Steve Jobs did not worry about not being liked - and drew the best out of people. This flies in the face of traditional corporate culture.
Daniel Burrus | Posted 01.16.2012
We are in a time of massive, technology-driven, transformational change, pregnant with opportunity. Realize it or not, we have an unprecedented ability to create new products, new services, new markets, and new careers.
Barry Barnes | Posted 01.03.2012
Without intending to, the band ended up pioneering ideas and practices that have subsequently been embraced by corporate America.
Ron Ashkenas | Posted 12.27.2011
while managers love to engineer reorganizations, most managers (and their people) hate to be reorganized. So before you pull the lever, it will be helpful to ask yourself two questions.
Jerry Shereshewsky | Posted 12.02.2011
Three simple words. They tell the story of how business actually happens. So if it's that simple, why don't more companies get it right? Advertising Week is a good time for a bit of reflection.
Paul Hunting | Posted 11.26.2011
A 'brand image' is a 'corporate self-image' created by the organization to communicate qualities deemed desirable, attractive and valuable. Psychologically, this is a direct parallel of how we, as individuals, create a 'personal self-image.'
Ron Ashkenas | Posted 11.17.2011
There are three areas where improved "questioning" can strengthen managerial effectiveness, and it might be worth considering how you can improve your skills in each one.
Ron Ashkenas | Posted 11.16.2011
Whether you are a subordinate or a manager, the key is to take some sort of action to increase the candor and flow of dialogue in your organization.
Matt Cohen | Posted 11.14.2011
Modular design saves money and allows you to meet a demanding production schedule. That's true whether you're looking at a puppet head or a chassis that can be used for multiple vehicles.
The Huffington Post | Rieva Lesonsky | Posted 05.24.2012