by Silas Grant – A good friend of mine always says to me “I’ve been successful because I am a good steward of my resources”. Like most people, I understand what that means and I try to apply that to my life. But, like most people, I’ve also had challenges operating within the principle of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Small Businesses Get a Permanent Tax Break on Buying Equipment
Story provided by the NY Times – Tucked inside the mammoth tax and spending bill passed by Congress this month is a much-anticipated provision that will lock in a large tax break for small-business capital investments that has been temporary until now. The break is intended to make it more affordable for small companies to … Continue reading
10 Bad Work Habits to Eliminate Before Becoming an Entrepreneur
Story provided by Entrepreneur – We all have bad work habits, and most of us are content to get away with them for the foreseeable future. Sure, they may make us a little less productive, and they might not look great in a performance review, but they’re relatively innocuous when they creep into our daily … Continue reading
5 Steps To Have A More Productive Meeting
Story provided by Partners in the Field – A good meeting can certainly influence a professional relationship. Here are five steps to have a productive meeting. 1. Be very selective when meeting Only call for a meeting or even attend a meeting when it is actually necessary. Far too often we have meetings just for the … Continue reading
3 Ways YouTube Pre-Roll Is Forcing Marketers to Rethink Video Advertising
Story provided by Contently – There’s something about the disruptive pre-roll clips on YouTube that has always fascinated me. As a content creator, I’m starting to notice more and more how important YouTube’s pre-roll format is for determining which brands are successfully connecting with their customers and which brands are falling behind. Advertisers are given … Continue reading
Gaining Support For Your Ideas In The Workplace
Story provided by Asana – Change isn’t easy for many people, which is why it’s often difficult to embrace new ideas in the workplace. But, as we all know, adapting to change and implementing new approaches can drive innovation and help your organization succeed. So when you have a great idea at work, how do … Continue reading