Running a business is not an easy task. Business and the economy run in cycles. There will be highs and there will be lows. What sets a company that can stand the test of time apart from a company that may not survive its first year is how the highs and lows are...

Soft skills are the abilities that you have that have nothing to do with the technical side of your job. They're the skills that make people want to be part of your team. If your soft skills are lacking, you're probably not great at collaborating because your...

Every professional should listen to a podcast. It is a free experience that allows you to eavesdrop on smart people passing ideas back and forth. It's also an opportunity to learn and grow as a professional and a person. There are dozens more podcasts waiting to be...

If you want to have a marketing team that is productive and produces quality content and material, your employees will need to have the right characteristics. Although being skilled is necessary to market well, the team also needs to have the right personality traits....

Every business should value their customers. The goal is to make your customer feel special. Many businesses accomplish this with superior customer service. Good customer service not only meets the customer’s expectation but goes beyond their needs. If your customer...

Starting a business is both risky and rewarding at the same time. The decisions that you make at the outset can set the terms for any future success. Here are some things to think about before you settle on a business idea. Will This Achieve What You Need? The most...