Business

No matter what type of business you’re in, it can be tempting to jump on the latest trend. No one wants to be left behind.

Fewer cubicles foster more face-to-face interaction between coworkers, right? That’s the thinking behind the trend toward open workspaces, anyway.

It’s easy to make conference calls from almost anywhere. But while they’re convenient, conference calls aren’t the best option for building a relationship.

Being late isn’t fashionable anymore (if it ever was). Habitual tardiness says a lot about you, none of it good.

Accurate financial information is critical to the successful operation of any business venture. Your analysis of such data should relate not only to your enterprise, but also to that of your customers and vendors.

Your entire career could change with one introduction at a networking event.

Do you have a hard time concentrating on a task for any length of time and never get into deep work mode? Do you get lost in social media or email and neglect your important priorities?

HubSpot’s 2018 State of Inbound report found that 63% of companies view generating traffic and leads as their biggest marketing challenge. Traditional advertising is less effective today, and newsrooms are shrinking by the day.

A recent Columbia University experiment concluded that men value intelligence and ambition in their female counterparts – up to a certain point.

In 2017, it’s estimated that spending on Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS) totaled $348.1 billion nationally. This number represents an increase of 48 percent in the market; in 2008, spending totaled only $235.1 billion. As the LTSS market expands, it’s important to know why.

The ability to adapt to rapidly changing work situations and the flexibility to overcome obstacles is a game-changer.

Business leaders can be overwhelmed by the myriad of managing styles. Inc. reports it may be possible to narrow it down to two thinking patterns: management- and leadership-focused.

We all have egos to some degree, but when it pertains to business, over-extended egos can restrict growth. Knowledge and expertise are key to growth, but taming your ego and removing a sense of entitlement can take your company to the next level.

Sharing is caring, while working is life’s labor. And together, these two concepts give us co-working spaces. As you choose your ideal spot, here are some considerations:

Trust is the key to success in most relationships. As the media landscape evolves, it’s important to understand what reporters and journalists are looking for when it comes to authenticity.

As the year winds down, it’s time to solidify your 2018 business goals. Goals vary by the size and type of company you manage, but common themes include: increased revenue, better quality clients/customers, new policies or procedures, new business lines, marketing/PR campaigns and more.

Joint ventures can be tremendously successful. But certain sins during the planning phases can be deadly:

Organizations talk about putting people first, but oftentimes actions don’t follow. This can cause employees to feel undervalued at work.

“Women Who Won” by Bill Ellis is an invaluable compendium of inspiring and motivating examples of achievement.

Is it getting harder to focus at work? Computer notifications, phone alerts and our growing habit of responding in real time to any communication makes concentrating nearly impossible.

According to Gallup, 70% of employees at U.S. companies feel disengaged.

Webinars can be an excellent strategy to leverage the expertise and presentation ability of your company’s staff to highlight your firm as a sector thought leader as well as to cultivate business development.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is integral to having a strong online presence. In our hypercompetitive marketplace, building a website alone will not attract new customers.