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Here are five things entrepreneurs and small business owners can learn from the way our parents ran their own successful business. Read More

Many entrepreneurs delay launching their startup because they believe they don’t have enough money to move forward. Startups can be expensive, but they don’t have to be. The Founder Institute has put together a 10 steps plan for launching a business for under $1,500. Read More

When an entrepreneur is involved in negotiations the stakes can be high. This, of course, pales in comparison to the sometimes profound stakes involved in a global diplomatic crisis. Here is a list of 5 aspects of Global Leadership from which entrepreneurs can learn. Read More

Marketing is storytelling. Stories help shape beliefs and also help people remember the things you want them to remember. Authentic and compelling stories help build a brand. Here are some phenomenal examples of great storytelling. Read More

One of the great challenges in leading teams is creating an atmosphere where people collaborate effectively and, and respect one another. Here are 5 foundational rules of improv theater and ways team leaders (and team members) can use these lessons in their own day-to-day to improve collaboration. Read More

Leadership is not about titles, coercion, manipulation or force. Good leaders inspire people to work hard. Great leaders inspire people to do their absolute best. Here are nine ways you can inspire your employees to do their best. Read More

Business owners are justifiably terrified about hiring the wrong person. Bad hires undermine team morale, are expensive and can kill your company. How can you manage your fears so that you don't end up with mediocre employees? Here are the key insights I learned over the past 18 years. Read More

Marketing around seasonal peaks and valleys is a challenge, but there are a few simple steps to take that will preserve marketing resources while maximizing the effect of your campaigns. Here are 5 thoughts on seasonal marketing that you might consider in your own planning. Read More

Empower Your Small Business: fracking your customers, failure is rarely permanent, should you give up on social media?, creating loyal customers, and MUCH more. Read More

Fracking works nicely as a metaphor for any business, large or small, that wants to leverage their existing customer base and extract the maximum revenue, traffic, or profitability from their own existing assets. Read More