Recently Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Oculus went offline simultaneously for six hours, and for the entirety of those 360 minutes, it seemed we were experiencing an apocalypse of sorts. A corollary of the outage was that our manifest reliance on the Internet and social media had become an increasing cause for concern...
One is a cost center–the other is a profit center.
In almost three decades of coaching hundreds of companies on improving profit and engagement, my advice has never changed. It’s always been to help your employees think and act like owners, and to treat…
Xtreme Solutions founder Phyllis Newhouse and Starry founder Chet Kanojia shared how they built their first ventures, and the most important things to remember when raising capital.
When serial entrepreneur Phyllis Newhouse was approached about an arcane option for funding one of her businesses…
In order to get the attention of serious investors, it is important to have realistic financial projections incorporated into your business plan. Projections can be a tricky business as you try to anticipate expenses while trying to predict how quickly your business will grow. With a quick outline and some forethought, though, you can easily get a handle on your…
How to make sure your workers stay connected to your mission.
According to a recent article by McKinsey & Company, nearly two-thirds of U.S.-based employees reported that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused them to reflect on their purpose, that is, the “enduring, overarching…
Being self-employed runs in my family, and many of my friends are self-employed. Not to mention the many mentors I have connected with throughout the years.
But none of them who are still in the game could jet off to Spain at a moment’s notice. Nor could they spend a week…
These days, customers can access your business from anywhere in the world. While smart devices and ecommerce have leveled the playing field like never before, the fact remains that the vast majority of people who visit your site aren’t going to make a purchase…