Great leaders ask great questions. Conscious leaders ask great questions and listen deeply. Conscious leaders stay present in the moment, untriggered by what happened 20 minutes ago or might happen 20 minutes later. Conscious leaders have self-awareness and an ability to locate themselves in each moment as coming from a state of fear or trust. These qualities of conscious … [More]
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Grassroots vs. Government: How the Climate-Change Battle Is Trickling Up
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Throughout the world, governments have vowed to lower their countries’ greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change. But while having the government take the lead in curtailing global warming makes sense for many countries, it can be problematic in the U.S., where the people are the real authority and a distrust of government hovers, says Frank Dalene, the … [More]
A Time of Invention and Reinvention: How Entrepreneurs Can Tap into Creativity
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to adapt or make major changes. The challenges presented required leaders to think creatively in order to solve problems and generate new ideas that can keep their companies competitive. Now with record numbers of people starting businesses and entrepreneurial veterans trying to stay afloat, creative problem-solving is a key … [More]
How Franchisees Can Recruit Successfully and Retain Top Employees
by Chris Buitron
Finding good employees and retaining them are major challenges facing many companies in various industries. The “Great Resignation” has seen millions of workers leave their jobs in recent months – over 4 million in September alone. Meanwhile, there’s a pronounced labor shortage in most states. For franchisees, attracting, hiring and keeping people who help the business … [More]
5 Key Steps to Manage an Underperforming Employee
by Edgar R. Olivo
It is already hard enough to hire employees during a pandemic, and managing a team under pressure can really test your leadership skills. Sometimes, a small business owner has to do everything to keep the doors open, even if it means keeping a few bad apples around. This may mean being tempted to hold onto an employee who is underperforming, because addressing difficult … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 5 pasos clave para gestionar un empleado de bajo rendimiento
por Edgar R. Olivo
Es lo suficiente difícil contratar empleados durante una pandemia, y administrar un equipo bajo presión realmente puede poner a prueba sus habilidades de liderazgo. A veces, el propietario de una pequeña empresa tiene que hacer todo lo posible para mantener las puertas abiertas, incluso si eso significa mantener algunas manzanas podridas dentro del equipo. Desafortunadamente, … [More]
Ransomware Readiness and Recovery: 8 Dos and Don’ts
by Bryce Austin
There were seven people seated around the table: The CEO, the VP, the CFO, the Special Agent from the FBI, the owner, the forensics technician, and the company’s CISO (Chief Information Security Officer). “Don’t pay,” was the CEO’s vote. Same for the VP. “Pay it,” was the owner’s response. The CFO nodded in agreement. “Paying could be a violation of Federal law,” … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Cómo desarrollar su estrategia empresarial con 35 palabras o menos
por Edgar R. Olivo
Con cada año nuevo, muchos propietarios de pequeñas empresas miran hacia el futuro para actualizar su estrategia empresarial de acuerdo con el panorama económico actual. Una estrategia empresarial es una herramienta importante para alcanzar los objetivos comerciales y definir las formas y métodos que debe adoptar dentro de su empresa. La estrategia empresarial también guía … [More]
How to Develop Your Business Strategy in 35 Words or Less
by Edgar R. Olivo
With each new year, many small-business owners look ahead to update their business strategy according to the current economic landscape. A business strategy is an important tool for reaching business goals and defining the ways and methods you need to take within your company. The business strategy also guides many organizational decisions, such as hiring, producing and … [More]
Does Your Recruiting and Culture Meet the New Candidate’s High Expectations?
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“The Great Resignation” in 2021 created a talent shortage and prompted company leaders to re-evaluate their perspective on hiring and culture. Amid job candidates’ shifting demands and higher expectations, some businesses are learning they’ll need to adapt their recruiting strategies to hire the right workers in 2022. But while most leaders understand that a positive work … [More]
How to Enhance the Customer’s Digital Experience from Search to Sale
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Many companies were engaging in digital transformation before COVID-19 hit, doing so to meet changing customer expectations and business needs. But leaders saw the pace of their digital journey accelerate dramatically during the pandemic in order to keep up with the evolving customer experience. One report shows that over half of consumers believe online experiences will be … [More]
Boomerang Employees: What Both Sides Should Consider before Working Together Again
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After months of the “Great Resignation,” another workforce trend is developing – ”boomerang” employees, or those who are returning to companies they left. In some cases, businesses are pursuing former employees to rejoin them; in others, ex-employees, either unsatisfied with a new job or having been on the sidelines a while, are seeking a return to their old workplace. The … [More]
Potential Predictions for Metaverse Marketing in 2022
by Tim Parkin
The metaverse is the epitome of marketing—rebranding a collection of existing technologies with an intriguing new name. Metaverse will become even more of a buzzword in 2022 as everyone tries to jump on the hype train, but think before you leap. The value of the metaverse is predicated on large-scale participation and adoption, something that will take educating consumers … [More]
Investing in Complex Times: Is Avoiding Mistakes the Most Important Strategy?
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Befuddled about where to invest your money? Maybe that shouldn’t be surprising. In the United States there are nearly 6,000 public companies that someone could invest in (never mind the rest of the world), and trying to find the shiny pearls in the midst of all that clutter is a grim task, says François Sicart, a wealth manager for over 50 years and author of Luck Is Not … [More]
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Business Relationships and Grow Your Company
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Another record year for entrepreneurship could be in store for 2022. But how many of these new business owners end up succeeding will depend on more than the quality of the products and services they offer. Creating and nurturing customer relationships allow businesses to offer a more personalized and enticing customer experience, which produces the buyer loyalty that is … [More]
Must-Know Information for Tax Season
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For business owners, the end-of-year holiday season is quickly replaced with tax season. And with the IRS pushing the opening filing date forward to Jan. 24, it’s even more important for business owners to have all their financial ducks in a row to file their 2021 return. In addition to an earlier opening date, most businesses, with the exception of sole proprietorships and … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 4 señales de que necesita desarrollar un mejor estilo de liderazgo
por Edgar R. Olivo
El liderazgo es una habilidad interesante que requiere reflexión y un refinamiento constante. Al comienzo de cada año, los líderes de equipo se benefician al tomarse un momento para reflexionar sobre dónde pueden mejorar su estilo de liderazgo. Desafortunadamente, hay momentos en que un gerente o jefe es simplemente un mal líder. Tal vez tuvieron malos mentores o adquirieron … [More]
4 Signs You Need to Step Up Your Leadership Style
by Edgar R. Olivo
Leadership is an interesting skill that requires thoughtful reflection and constant refinement. At the start of each year, team leaders benefit from taking a moment to reflect on where they can improve their leadership style. Unfortunately, there are times when a manager or boss is simply a bad leader. Maybe they had bad mentors, or they picked up contradictory habits. Maybe … [More]
