Why you should write a business book
Everything has a story behind it, but if that story isn’t told, who cares? If no one had written down the tales of Camelot, King Arthur and the Round Table would be unknown today. No matter how great a story is, it doesn’t pass itself down on its own merits. Someone...
9 Ways Social Media Marketing Will Change in 2014
From the decline of Facebook use among teens to Twitter's IPO, if there is one thing we know for sure about social media, it's that few trends hold on for long — so marketers need to stay on their toes. 1. Graphic software will rise. Posts on Facebook with photos get...
8 Tools For Compiling A Stellar Employee Handbook
I want to build an internal Wiki for my team that will act as a living employee handbook. What are the best options for doing this using existing technology available on the web? 1. Blissbook Use Blissbook; this is a no-brainer. Blissbook offers employee handbooks as...
10 Things Content Driven Businesses Absolutely Need This Year
By the swarms, businesses are turning to content to drive more customers, leads and traffic. At the same time, content continues to expand through different forms (long-form vs short-form, audio and visual, constrained vs unconstrained, etc.). That being said, we also...
Self-Publishing in the 21st Century: It’s Not Just for Authors
Five years ago, if you’d felt like doing a little reading, you would most likely have reached for a physical, printed book. Today, you might grab your iPad or Kindle. Our idea of a “book” has changed dramatically with the advent of e-readers and tablets, but today,...
12 Tips for Managing Older or More Experienced Employees
Q. What’s one piece of advice you have for managing people who are older and/or more experienced than you? 1. Value the Gifts We all have gifts to offer, regardless of age. My father started working for me three years ago, and although it was initially challenging,...
10 Reasons To Write A Business Plan (Even If You Think You Don’t Need One)
What is one good reason to write a business plan even if you’re not going for a bank loan or venture capital? 1. Clarity “Writing a business plan or putting together an investor deck allows you to think more clearly about what you’re doing and where you are going. Key...
Stop, Smell the Roses, and Prevent Startup Burnout
When I started my business, the commute from my bedroom to my office was just three steps. While wearing a bathrobe to work was an undeniable pleasure, there were other aspects of this arrangement that were not so relaxing. It seemed like my life was lived between my...
10 Reasons to Write a Business Plan
Question: What is one good reason to write out a business plan even if you're not going for a bank loan or venture capital? Clarity "Writing a business plan or putting together an investor deck allows you to think more clearly about what you're doing and where you are...
11 Business Books for the Entrepreneurs on Your Holiday List
Q. What is the best business book to buy an entrepreneur on your holiday gift list this year? 1. ‘The E-Myth Revisted’ h5.hidden {position: absolute;left: -1669px;} 70-464Unified Communications certification This is a tried-and-true classic in my opinion that any...
Breaking the Stereotype That Reading isn’t Manly
Nicolas Gremion asserts that if we could make the culinary arts cool for men, then we can make reading cool, too. You’ve just bought a new entertainment center. It’s going to require a bit of assembly, and though you’re ashamed to admit it, you suck with tools. Your...
2013’s Top 10 Books to Enhance Your Talent Recruitment Process
Recruiting the most valuable talent for your company can be an overwhelming feat. But locating resources that help you navigate the recruiting and hiring process can lighten the load and steer you on the path to the perfect fit. E-books provide a viable solution to...