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Creative Methods for Keeping Top Employees are Essential to Startups
I read a fantastic New York Times article today titled “Small-Business Owners Devise Creative Ways to Keep Workers.” It was a insightful read, and I related it to quickly. As a serial entrepreneur and...
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Is it time for you to sell your business?
Recently, I came across an article that was published in the New York Times titled, “Baby Boomers Ready to Sell Businesses to the Next Generation.” Naturally, I took notice as I am always looking to...
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Social Media Trends for 2016 – Part 1
As we wrap up 2015 and look to 2016, it’s clear that social media continues to have a greater impact on small businesses than ever before. In 2016, the ways that businesses use social media will...
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Social Media Trends for 2016 – Part 2
Last week, I shared a few social media trends I see taking hold in 2016. It has remained clear that social media will impact small businesses in ways they couldn’t imagine even five years ago. This...
View Article2015 Reflections: Make 2016 Better!
As the new year begins, I encourage everyone to reflect back on 2015; determine what worked and did not work, and use those lessons learned to make 2016 an even better year. Here’s a useful download to...
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The Dangers and Pitfalls of Trading Dollars for Equity in a Startup
Recently, I read an article in the New York Times about the pitfalls of taking equity in startups. One big takeaway was simple: how fast things can change in a minute. Startup Good Technology started...
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What to Include in Your 2016 Sales Plan
Here’s a very interesting statistic for you to ponder: 40% of sales reps are going to fall short of their sales quota this year. Think about that: that means that there is a serious issue with a lot...
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How much are you worth to Facebook?
I recently read an interesting article in The Washington Post about how much money you – yes, you – are worth to Facebook. In the United States in 2016, the average Facebook user is worth $13.54. You...
View ArticleHow Bill Gates Monitored Workplace Productivity
I recently read an interesting article in the Washington Post about Bill Gates from his early years growing Microsoft to becoming the man invested in many philanthropic efforts with a net worth of $56...
View ArticleAdam Grant Reveals His Workplace Secrets
Recently, I read a New York Times interview with Adam Grant where he explains the basis of his argument behind his new book, “Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World.” He speaks on his secrets...
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Digital Buyers Will Make Purchases on the Smartphone Within Two Years
Google has stated that there are more searches now on mobile devices than on desktop in over 10 countries. Next year, more than half of digital buyers will use a smartphone to complete a purchase....
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The Apple Case Will Impact Your Future
Stuart Goldenberg Apple is currently in a standoff with the United States government over unlocking an iPhone from one of the attackers in the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California. The F.B.I....
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The Relationship Between Corporate Culture and Work Performance
Studies have shown that corporate culture has been strongly linked to company performance. In this article, we see how these two are exactly related. A positive corporate culture that engages and...
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Send Less Emails and be More Productive
I’ve recently read an article about how overwhelming our inboxes can be and what Alexandra Samuel did to tackle this issue. Every morning, your day begins with an inbox number. A productive day meant...
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Commandments for Scaling Your Company
I have always been fascinated with understanding how a company can scale. When I first started my company Netlan, I was awed by Cheyenne Software, which went from 12 to 300 people in one year! This...
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Last week, I posted a piece by Molly Graham that talked about scaling your company. This week, to continue the conversation, I am posting another article by Molly that talks about how important a...
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How Start-Ups Last
Last week, I wrote about the importance of establishing a company’s culture very early on. To continue the conversation once again, I am recapping a recent article from the Harvard Business Review on...
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Are We Really Just a Brand?
As you all know by now, I am an information junkie. I read many different blogs and articles on a regular basis, and more often than not, I get to thinking that I need to share what I read. This piece...
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Numbers (and the magic of measuring the right thing)
Recently I’ve been enjoying some blog posts by Seth Godin and this one got me really thinking (Read the full article here). As business consultants, Voice of Reason Consulting advises our clients to...
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Dealing with the Troublemakers
In previous posts, I’ve talked about scaling one’s company, and developing a company culture, but what happens when certain people, let’s call them your “troublemakers”, get in the way of your ideas,...
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