Reviews found on such websites as Yelp, Google Places and Citysearch can make or break a local business.
Bold, confident, visionary leaders who take their businesses in new directions are widely admired and sought after. But when confidence balloons into the belief that a good manager can win in any situation, the business is headed for trouble.
College is almost out for summer. How do you attract the best and brightest college interns to a new summer intern program?
We have crossed the line. Internet and technology use has ceased being about helpful tools to grow and sustain a business. Instead, in many cases it has become an obsession, a compulsion and an addiction.
In desperate hopes to appease those who feel that people like me should simply, "get a job," I have a few equally simple tips for employers, peers, and fellow unemployed.
Why isn't the so-called "well being" in Florida trickling down? Probably, because our politicians stopped working for us a long time ago.
The reality is, most small businesses operate within thin profit margins. And that means they're less likely than big businesses to be able to afford health coverage for their workers.
Preventing banks from becoming so large, complex, and interconnected that their failure would ravage the economy is the safest guarantee against a future "too big to fail"-driven financial crisis.
May is upon us, and with Mother's Day quickly approaching, it is the perfect time to reflect on how our mothers -- and other mentoring figures -- have helped shape our lives.
Some people know what their calling is at a very young age and that passion just sticks with them for life. Nancy Shapiro was born to teach. Now, she's turned that gift of helping others into a business.
Listening to problems, owning up to mistakes when necessary, responding at lightning speed, and diligently protecting user privacy are the cornerstones of trust-building customer service.
Your customer's customer is the real revenue engine behind your business. The B2B companies who truly believe this are the ones who are already pulling ahead of the competition, even in this lukewarm recovery.
These entrepreneurs are paving the way for the next generation and are role models for an emerging movement inspiring young people to start their own businesses.
Social media teams tend to be decentralized. Confusion, rogue tweets and off-message posts are almost inevitable. The worst gaffes live on in social media infamy. So is there a way for businesses to avoid a social media meltdown?
You're up to your neck in cake, music, and photography and now it's the invitations. The lingo comes in like, caliper, grammage, and calligraphy, and that's before you even get to RSVP cards and return addresses. A lot to consider.
If you want media coverage for your business or creative venture -- and, by extension, to exponentially increase your social media presence -- but you don't know how to go about it, here are the 10 commandments to perfect PR.
The Master's in Management degree gives this generation -- whether they want to start a business or work for an existing company -- the ability to gain competitive skills relevant to their chosen profession.
How can we say we are building a business model if so many of us building it are following the charity model ourselves? As we tell businesses that they can do well by doing good, how many of us are remaining content to do good without doing well?
I am a communication purist, in that I believe the most important aspect of communication is understanding by the recipient, not precision in its delivery. However, you must ask yourself. How does a signature line serve me? It too is to provide communication. So be careful.
Chris Johnson, 2012.16.05
Chris Johnson, 2012.15.05