Category: Strategic planning

April 17, 2024

Efficiency in the mailroom can positively impact a company’s operations, from communication flow to cost management. If you’re looking for strategies that will improve your mailroom’s efficiency, try out these straightforward tips. From adopting new technologies to optimizing sorting and […]

April 16, 2024

It’s easy to think that naming a new product, service, or business simply involves brainstorming ideas, testing the ideas out on some people, and choosing a name. But to do it right, it’s more involved than that. Here are three […]

April 9, 2024

Take look at any ranking of the world’s leading brands, and one name appears toward the top of that list every single tim: Steve Jobs’ Apple. Like countless startups today, Steve Jobs began his journey in a garage with little […]

April 1, 2024

It’s never too early to prepare your company for a sale. The business landscape is evolving rapidly, and entrepreneurs considering selling their businesses must adapt to the changing market dynamics. Strategic planning and timely decision-making can significantly impact the success […]

March 21, 2024

These days, single parents in the U.S. find it quite stressful to balance preparing for retirement with the responsibilities of raising kids. Yet, making practical retirement plans can alleviate some of this pressure. Proper retirement planning can pave the way […]

March 19, 2024

If you’re looking for ways to improve your relationships with clients, partners, or employees, you’ve probably come across a strategy called corporate gifting. It may sound too simple – can offering presents really do that much for your company? – […]

February 28, 2024

Launching your own business is a big endeavor. You’ve probably put time, energy and money into this new venture — and you no doubt want to succeed. But it takes more than passion and prior work experience to get a […]

February 27, 2024

In the intricate tapestry of entrepreneurship, success can depend on an entrepreneur’s ability to embrace the tough realities that define their journey. We’re exploring the four hard truths that every entrepreneur must confront to thrive in business truly. While these […]

February 20, 2024

With the Great Resignation in full effect, more people than ever are looking into career change possibilities. Perhaps one isn’t happy with their current salary, or it could be the environment of one’s workplace that’s the problem. Some strongly disagree […]

February 19, 2024

Netflix, Instagram, Slack. These three companies have one thing in common: Their initial business plan wasn’t sustainable, and they became the formidable companies they are today because they chose to pivot in a new direction. Pivoting in startup culture is […]

February 16, 2024

The evolution of DEI over the past several years has been marked by corporate fickleness, with several brands and businesses pledging public commitments and setting up frameworks that have since fallen short of true impact and action. In its first […]

February 15, 2024

Success is a suitcase word, with a range of meanings that encompass different types of success. MIT Media Lab professor Marvin Minsky’s observation is that a suitcase word “Means nothing by itself, but holds a bunch of things inside that […]

February 14, 2024

When you think of the word “influencer,” what immediately comes to your mind? Is it someone taking selfies? Content creator? Is it someone recycling posts on LinkedIn? How about someone making TED Talks? In general, all of these could be […]

February 12, 2024

They say the best way to predict the future is to create it. The founders on the Inc. 5000 do this every day — pioneering the products, services, and business models that will set new standards for tomorrow. Within the […]

February 9, 2024

Every entrepreneur has experienced the hustle culture — the idea that every waking moment must be focused on building and bettering your business. When riding solo, it’s easy to blur the boundaries between work and life, a habit that can […]

February 6, 2024

Lisa Odenweller remembers somebody telling her: You’ll learn from your first company, and you’ll make money on your second. That’s exactly how it happened with Beaming (her first company) and Kroma (her second). But she wasn’t the only one following […]

February 1, 2024

In 2017, I asked myself a simple question: “What do I have to do to get to financial freedom quickly?” I figured it out, and managed to do it in three years. This is how I did it. Let’s start […]

January 31, 2024

In recent years, the shift towards renewable energy has gained significant momentum. Among the various green energy sources, solar power represents a key player. Solar power now boasts its own industry and solar farms are an integral part of the […]

January 30, 2024

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship and business, goal-setting is the compass that guides us toward success, but there are a lot of misconceptions about how our goals should be set. In this article, we’re taking a fresh perspective on […]

January 26, 2024

When Jenny Woldt founded Hendersonville, Tennessee-based branding agency Splash Box Marketing — a 2023 Best in Business honoree — in 2006, she was focused primarily on creating websites with high-end graphic design. That is, until six years later, when a […]