Tag: planning

April 19, 2024

If you’ve ever seen a horse-drawn carriage or watched the Kentucky Derby, you likely noticed that the horses typically wear blinders around their eyes to block their peripheral vision. This helps to keep them focused on the path ahead while […]

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 12, 2024

Have you ever woken up feeling stuck in a rut? Perhaps your career seems stagnant, or your personal growth appears to have stalled. It happens to all of us. After all, life is unexpected, routines get boring, and we easily […]

April 11, 2024

Today, you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t — at the very least — played with the idea of launching an ecommerce business. The U.S. is the global leader with an estimated 14 million ecommerce sites, and that number […]

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 28, 2024

Raising money is critical to a startup’s success. It is essential to fuel growth, build infrastructure, attract talent, mitigate risks, access networks, scale marketing and sales efforts, and achieve milestones. A pitch deck is one of the most important documents […]

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 8, 2024

Nearly everyone wishes they had more time. One of the biggest challenges facing most of my clients is finding enough time to “do it all.” We have more time-saving tools and resources at our fingertips than ever before. Many of […]

February 20, 2024

Influencer marketing is a growing trend and a tactic that you should consider adding to your marketing mix. While it’s unlikely you’ll be hiring Kim Kardashian to represent your brand anytime soon, everyone has some degree of influence, and many […]

February 13, 2024

Joey Reiman is a marketing professional, author and teacher who moved to Atlanta from Long Island. After starting an advertising agency, which was acquired by Omnicom, he has gone on to work with IBM, Proctor & Gamble, and Coca-Cola at […]

February 2, 2024

Being an entrepreneur is a colossal challenge, requiring the delicate balance of managing employees, client appointments, growth planning, and balancing the books; some days feel like they need more hours. As the CEO of Virtual Latinos, sometimes my schedule is […]

February 1, 2024

The rather mundane topic of estate planning is having a moment right now in pop culture. HBO’s hit series Succession and the critically acclaimed 2022 movie Knives Out are just two examples of our obsession with who gets what as […]

January 29, 2024

With how fast the world’s advancing, you might think that it could only have a bunch of benefits and opportunities for business all over the world. While the latter might be true, there’s also a flip side to the story. […]

January 24, 2024

Developing a customized remote work policy is a must for small business owners. The ‘Remote Work Policy Creator’ from the Small Business Starter Pack is a revolutionary tool designed to streamline this process. This prompt is a game-changer for entrepreneurs […]

January 22, 2024

Video brand guidelines have become paramount in maintaining a brand’s consistency across various platforms. While traditional brand guidelines have long been recognized as essential, how frequently are they adapted to accommodate new media, especially video? According to a study by […]

January 19, 2024

In the dynamic world of private equity (PE) transactions, the landscape for selling franchise businesses in 2024 presents a nuanced picture. According to industry insights from Pitchbook, the valuation of PE exits in 2023 significantly trailed the heights achieved in […]

January 18, 2024

Sales closing percentage is an essential metric for any business involved in sales. It provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of your sales process and the performance of your sales team. Try this AI-powered business tool: Airgram is an AI-tool […]

January 16, 2024

Microsoft 365, the subscription-based version of Microsoft’s familiar Office app package that includes programs like Word and PowerPoint, is getting a very 21st-century power boost, Microsoft announced. It’s bolting its own AI chatbot system Copilot into the subscriber package for […]

January 16, 2024

Designing the best work schedule for a sales team involves maximizing efficiency and productivity. Sales teams have unique needs and dynamics that differ from other departments. Creating a schedule that accommodates these needs while ensuring the team’s effectiveness is a […]

January 10, 2024

Over the years that I have advised and coached business owners, and there are two companies that highlight the importance of succession planning. The contrasts were stark and breathtaking: one had a plan and the other talked of having a […]