As an entrepreneur, you must stay ahead and anticipate the future. To do this, you must refine your current skills and understand successful business practices while sharpening the most important skills you should master in the next five years.From recognizing potential opportunities to adapting quickly to change and maximizing resources for growth, you'll be better equipped to take your business…
In strategy games, macromoves are plays made with the end in mind. If you play video games, you are undoubtedly familiar with the concept. If not, you can ask any gamer how they approach making progress and winning the game. There are two philosophies: One is reactionary — making emotional…
You have a brilliant idea that has the potential to change everything. You believe it will appeal to a wide audience and are passionate about it. So, how can you turn your concept into a reality? There are many people who deal with this issue. Many ambitious business founders struggle…
Tech companies under 500 employees — and thus the most innovative and forward-looking — are leading the charge when it comes to flexible work. According to the recent Flex Index report, a whopping 88% of small tech companies offer employees full flexibility in where they work. At the same time,…
For business leaders navigating the realities of our economy today, drafting a business playbook may seem more like a game of darts than an absolute science. In fact, against the backdrop of several recent bank failures, it's becoming increasingly difficult for business owners and executives to tell which way is…
You might have the best resume, the ideal degree and plenty of work experience — but none of it will matter if you don't know where to look for open positions. If your job search is going a little too slowly, read on to discover the best places to find…
The troubled young founder, her voice heavy with concern, confided in me over the phone, "I've got to slash the marketing budget, and it's going to bring growth to a screeching halt." I took a moment before suggesting that this seemingly crushing setback might just be the catalyst she needed…
Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix, joins us for another episode of Ask Marc, a live Q&A series about starting and growing your business. The event will begin on Wednesday, June 28th at 3:00 PM ET, streaming on our YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter channels.Where can I watch Ask Marc?Watch and…
The old saying goes, "Sales cures all," and that may be right, but how exactly does a savvy businessperson intending to grow a franchise go about boosting their sales numbers?My inbox and social feeds are filled with "helpful" pitches by marketing professionals — digital marketing, PR companies, lead generators, funnels,…
If you are aspiring to become an entrepreneur, your early 20s are the perfect time to get started.By spending this important time in your life getting the right qualifications, building great personal qualities, and expanding your professional connections – you'll be thanking yourself down the road.Acquiring a higher education qualificationYour…
There's a heated debate amongst companies and business leaders worldwide, with the topic passionately discussed on the news and social media: what's best, remote or in-person work? Those in favor of remote work tout the benefits, while those in favor of in-person say it fuels a stronger culture and better…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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