The Next Big Thing
With all of this year’s Sturm und Drang (storm and stress), now is the time to figure out your next big move for your business, career, and life. Shifts in public opinion and practices have changed...
View ArticleFranchise Insider: Figuring Out Franchising
Among the challenges facing franchisees, the economy tops the list. The climate is preventing many franchisees from reaching their full potential, says Miriam Brewer, director of education and...
View ArticleSocial Media Mistakes Small Businesses Should Avoid
The use of social media can be a great way for small businesses to boost sales and increase brand awareness. Unfortunately, a lot of small businesses make many common mistakes when trying to harness...
View Article4 Traditional Habits Every Small Business Should Break
Have you ever wondered about handshakes: Respected business owners stand with their backs straight, looking each other in the eye while they compete to crush each other’s fingers? The handshake may be...
View ArticleTech Trends That Will Disrupt the Way Businesses Engage With Customers
Social Media Week wrapped up recently in Chicago. The organizers of the event wrote an interesting blog post on 10 technology trends that will “radically change” the way businesses engage with...
View Article12 Ways to Best Gauge Whether a New Business Trend Is Worth It
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC...
View ArticleSmall Business Owners Are Earning More and Spending More on Marketing
U.S. small businesses have a rosy outlook, when it comes to projected revenue growth. Perhaps, the popular Good Times theme song made famous by the disco band Chic could also be a fitting theme song...
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