Tag: management

November 17, 2022

There comes a time when we all need to evaluate the work environment and the people we work with to determine if it’s hurting our career path or, much worse, our health and well-being. Safeguarding against a toxic workplace falls […]

November 17, 2022

2022 marks five years since we launched Dubai-based social media, public relations, and influencer marketing agency POP Communications. And while POP might have officially come into being in August 2017, planning the business framework and brand vision was something we […]

November 16, 2022

Nearly all entrepreneurs are looking for ways to optimize their workflow. However, it’s common for business leaders to focus on solving problems externally in their business, instead of looking within themselves. The purpose of your business should not only be […]

November 11, 2022

We used to think being busy was a badge of honor. In fact, this was the central tenant of the never-stop hustle culture. If you work hard, not only will you get things done, but you’ll also become wealthy. There […]

October 28, 2022

Building a team is often one of the most important elements of creating a successful business. There are many challenges that come with team building, especially in 2022. But it’s worth taking the extra steps to intentionally create a cohesive […]

October 19, 2022

In today’s business world, technology plays an increasingly important role. Businesses rely on technology to remain competitive, from developing new products and services to streamlining operations. However, project management for technology, software and business projects is often complex and requires […]

September 28, 2022

You can find it in just about every industry: an entrepreneur who spreads themself too thin because they don’t wish to or they are simply unable to delegate critical tasks to others. But when is it time to stop doing […]

September 28, 2022

Making it in the world as an entrepreneur is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. However, with the right tools and information at your disposal, you can give yourself the best chance possible for […]

September 28, 2022

As a company owner, you have likely been dealing with all the effects of inflation as of late — the prices of raw materials have skyrocketed, shipping costs are way higher than usual, business commutes now weigh much heavier on […]

September 22, 2022

Sometimes businesses have to get creative when it comes to financing, especially when revenue is low. This blog post will discuss four creative ways to finance your small business! Bootstrapping Bootstrapping is when a business finances itself without outside help. […]

September 22, 2022

Explicit facts state that about 69% of US entrepreneurs start their businesses at home. Some reasons are superlative comfort and working on your terms. Entrepreneurship is a land of dreams, freedom and opportunities. The pursuit of aspirations can lead you […]

September 16, 2022

Most people have experienced having a coworker that they don’t get along with. It’s nearly impossible to work at a job where you enjoy working with everyone surrounding you. In most cases, we get by and learn to co-exist. One […]

September 8, 2022

Letting go of employees never gets easier. The longer your tenure spans, the more you understand the demoralizing ramifications of a layoff. Whether the person about to be let go deserves it or not, they are still human and should […]

September 7, 2022

As a business coach for over 25 years, I have talked to thousands of business owners across the globe who were looking to grow and scale their businesses. And if I were to ask them what the biggest problem was […]

August 29, 2022

Leadership is part of management and management is part of leadership. The two are equally important while managing or leading a business or any organization. Leadership is one of the skillsets required of a successful individual or businessperson. In sports, […]

July 22, 2022

Hollywood has been having a field day bringing us the incredible stories of startups turned juggernauts with shows on Uber, WeWork and Theranos entertaining us from afar. Oftentimes, these rise and demise stories are centered around larger-than-life egotistical leaders who […]

July 21, 2022

We tend to think of stress as having clear, definable causes. You’re stressed because your workload is too high, your company is at a turning point, or you can’t get reliable childcare. The solution, if that’s the case, is equally […]

July 21, 2022

They say timing is everything. However, in business, timing is often sacrificed in the interest of time, or lack thereof. We are perpetually short on time; everything is business critical and needs to be done “ASAP.” It is rare to […]

July 19, 2022

The sales department is liable for nurturing, generating, converting, and retaining leads, which helps ensure the success of an organization. However, there’s usually no specific emphasis on organizational leaders’ long-term goals, vision, and strategies. As a result, these teams don’t […]

July 11, 2022

The 20th century gave us an enduring two-part shorthand for describing the intellectual horsepower and emotional skills needed to work effectively with people: first, there was IQ, which is a measure of intelligence, introduced in 1912, then 78 years later, […]