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…
Ken Cox, president of data privacy company Custom Private Cloud Hostirian and owner of boxing school BOX STL, recalls a "rough" childhood. His mother was experiencing homelessness up until he was born, at which point cousins banded together to rent her an apartment above a bar, where she worked —…
Do you feel like no matter how hard you try to save money, you just can't seem to get ahead?You may be trying to build up your savings account for an emergency fund, but something always seems to pop up, putting you right back at square one. There are many…
In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis. (Answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.)Who are you and what's your business?Serge Sorokko: I've been an art dealer and gallery owner for over…
Curiosity and innovation are the two most prominent characteristics of inventors and change-makers. A craving to understand the mechanics of a problem — and to find the solution to that problem — drives curiosity to take action.But once you've made it to the action phase of an invention, what's next?…
In 2020 I was a full-time wedding photographer. After running my business for nearly a decade, the events industry fell under pandemic restrictions, and I was forced to temporarily shut down my business, canceling two years of pre-booked income and issuing refunds. My husband and I found ourselves unemployed, with…
Gone are the days of a rebrand equating to a simple refresh of a company's name and logo. In a business landscape saturated with competition, choices, and a consumer desire for deeper connection, these steps barely scratch the surface of what it takes to build a brand that is meaningful,…
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…
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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