When I was only 23, I started my company by myself, with no outside funding or support. In a few years, I scaled the company into a multimillion-dollar business with more than 50 people working for me. But then I burned out hard.
After a creative retreat, I figured out how to pivot and increase my business' profitability, while spending significantly less time managing it....
4 First-Time Founder Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Published Sat, 07/03/2021 - 00:00
Source: https://www.inc.com/heather-r-morgan/4-first-time-founder-mistakes-to-avoid-at-all-costs.html
In the News: Are Too Many Meetings Affecting Your Productivity?
Published Fri, 07/02/2021 - 12:00
There is something to be said for a good productive meeting. However, there are many meetings in which almost nothing gets accomplished. Furthermore, said meetings also keep people from being productive and affect job performance. And according to the 2021 State of Meetings Report from Doodle, it does have an impact.
In this week’s roundup, 56% of Employees Believe Too Many Meetings Affecting...
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SmallBusinessTrends/~3/cEYKfRjgZOw/small-business-news-roundup-july-2-2021.html
3 Key Cybersecurity Hires You Need to Make Right Now
Published Thu, 07/01/2021 - 12:00
Recent ransomware attacks have proven that the United States is more vulnerable than we think. The Colonial Pipeline attack in May stemmed from hackers having access to an old virtual private network (VPN) that was not intended to be used. This seemingly innocuous letdown paralyzed gasoline and fuel delivery through the East Coast for nearly a week, triggering a surge in fuel prices and creating...
Source: https://www.inc.com/bret-fund/3-key-cybersecurity-hires-you-need-to-make-right-now.html
Is Blogging Still Worth It?
Published Thu, 07/01/2021 - 12:00
With the rise of social media, live video, podcasting, and other digital marketing trends, it’s easy to feel as if blogging has lagged behind. But even in a world where there are “sexier” options, blogging still has a place at the table.
The Benefits of Blogging
Blogging has been around since the dawn of the internet. And though it has experienced some evolution over the years, it’s largely...
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SmallBusinessTrends/~3/XaD3vDix7CA/blogging-strategy.html
Debunking Top 5 Myths About Brand Purpose in a Post-Pandemic World
Published Wed, 06/30/2021 - 12:00
Let's face it. Marketing budgets are getting tighter, work doesn't look or feel like it used to and we have changed so much that we need a new rule book to navigate our own lives.
Interestingly, these challenges are not as unique as they may feel. Other crises like the recession of 2008, 9/11, the HIV/AIDS epidemic, WWII, The Great Depression have followed similar emotional stages: denial...
Source: https://www.inc.com/sidra-zia-butt/debunking-top-5-myths-about-brand-purpose-in-a-post-pandemic-world.html
