Here’s an uncomfortable fact: research shows the majority of companies actually demotivate their own employees, and management is usually the reason why. If your team’s energy has been slipping, the problem — and the fix — probably starts with you. Here are five practical ways to turn things around.
Even successful entrepreneurs believed a few of these myths at some point — misconceptions about money, motivation, and what it really takes to make it on your own. Believing them can quietly talk you out of pursuing your dreams, or push you into entrepreneurship for all the wrong reasons. Here’s a look at the myths worth letting go of for good.
Social media can only take your brand so far — at some point, you have to get out and represent your business in person. That makes plenty of people uncomfortable, and it’s easy to either overdo it or hold back too much. Here’s how to practice self-promotion without coming across as selfish or pushy.
Disney is reportedly considering a new name for one of its theme parks, and while that might seem like corporate trivia, it’s actually a useful case study for small business owners. A name is your identity in the marketplace — and knowing when (and how) to change it matters more than you’d think. Here’s what to consider before you rebrand.
Social media is free, far-reaching, and easy to use — yet plenty of businesses still don’t know how to make it actually work for them. Getting real results takes more than posting occasionally and hoping for the best. Here are practical tips for turning your social accounts into a genuine marketing tool.
Dunkin’ Donuts just cut 10 percent of its menu, and it’s a smart reminder that even successful, established businesses need to periodically trim the fat. Once you settle into a routine, it’s easy to stop questioning what’s actually working. Here’s how to streamline your own operations before comfort turns into a blind spot.
A new year means new resolutions, and if you’re a business owner, that usually means an even bigger workload on top of everything else. The passion that drives entrepreneurs can just as easily burn them out if they’re not careful. Here’s how to keep your fire lit instead of letting it flame out before spring.
You’ve got an idea you can’t shake — but you’re not sure it’s worth pursuing, or you’re afraid to say it out loud. The truth is, the biggest barrier to starting a business usually isn’t money or time; it’s overthinking. Here’s how to move an idea out of your head and into something real.
As you set your goals for the year ahead, it’s worth remembering you become a product of the people you surround yourself with. Some personality types can quietly derail your progress without you even noticing it’s happening. Here are the types of people successful entrepreneurs learn to keep at arm’s length.
You’re busy — maybe busier than you’ve ever been — yet you can’t shake the feeling you’re not actually getting anything done. It’s not a lack of effort; it’s distraction, and research shows the average mind wanders far more than you’d think. Here’s what’s really behind your lack of focus, and what to do about it.