When Hard Work Really Does Pay Off: How to Embrace (and Leverage) the Return-on-Hassle Factor Return on investment is important, but counter to conventional wisdom, return on hassle can be the best path to success. Illustration: Getty Images Many aspiring entrepreneurs love the idea of passive income. Who doesn’t want to make money while they … Continued
How AI Helps Retail Grow Faster Hallucination-free generative AI can help retailers get and keep customers buying. Illustration: Getty Images Generative AI chatbots that respond to natural language questions with cogent sentences have the potential to help retailers grow faster. If chatbot responses are consistently accurate and effective, customers will happily use them at all hours of … Continued
In Just 1 Week, I Increased My Productivity and Obliterated My Burnout With 2 Simple Words How I stepped up by stepping off the hamster wheel. Illustration: Getty Images I have a confession. For years, and like millions, I was burnt out. I went as far as the other side of the world to find the … Continued
How Small Businesses Can Cut Costs Without Sacrificing Employee Engagement Effective strategies for reducing expenses while maintaining productivity and morale. Illustration: Getty Images Small businesses are often hailed as the lifeblood of the economy, driving innovation and creating jobs across industries. However, even the most successful small businesses can face financial pressures that necessitate cost-cutting measures. Rising operational … Continued
3 Signs You’ve Become a Disrupter in Your Industry Discover how resilient, forward-thinking organizations harness technology and strategic analysis to navigate challenges and achieve long-term success. Illustration: Getty Images The business world loves disrupters. Those who upend the status quo and offer truly noteworthy innovation — from Ford to Netflix — often end up … Continued
10 Keys to Rising Above the Crowd in Your Business Putting your head down and working harder is not always the best route to career advancement. Illustration: Getty Images Everyone knows that all businesses are risky, but they also expect that the right job will be exciting and potentially very lucrative (think early employees at … Continued
The Secret to Success Lies in What You Avoid More entrepreneurs need this reality check. Joseph Campbell. Illustration: Inc.; Photos: Getty Images Here’s the deepest life quote that I’ve ever heard: “The magic you’re looking for is in the work you’re avoiding.” Joseph Campbell, the famous American writer and professor who inspired the creation of Star Wars, … Continued
How to Get Really Good at Sales, Using 3 Rules of Emotional Intelligence There are no guarantees, but tactics like these make your desired outcomes a little bit more likely. Photo: Getty Images It’s probably the most famous challenge in sales, to say nothing of an increasingly dreaded interview question: “Sell me this pen.” Even if … Continued
How Brands Can Grow Awareness Through Meaningful Partnerships Partnerships are necessary marketing activities. But are you seeking the right kind of connections to build long-term growth for your brand? Photo: Getty Images There were a record-breaking 5.5 million new business applications filed in 2023. Even if many of these stall out or fail entirely, the fact remains that … Continued
How Google’s New Fields Simplify Business Profile Verification on Maps This new step can help small businesses get verified quickly and easily on Google Maps, boosting their visibility and customer reach. Photo: Getty Images Getting verified on Google Maps is one critical step for small businesses to build visibility with potential customers. Now, Google has … Continued
