Are you a woman nearing retirement, but thinking about starting a business?
Woman-owned businesses are a critical part of the U.S. economy, numbering 7.8 million according to the latest Census data, and growing at twice the rate of men-owned businesses. For women over the age of 50, small business...
While I live and work out of Silicon Valley, our incubator works with a global charter of nurturing a million entrepreneurs to reach $1M and beyond in annual revenue. Consequently, I get to see a tremendous number of businesses in pretty much all corners of the world. One region that people might...
No matter what level you are at in the pecking order or what function you work in, every successful person has one thing in common — an energizing and self-affirming start to their work day. This great start is especially critical for marketing professionals.
Marketers are the face of the...
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Want to get more out of Yelp for your brick-and-mortar business? Below are five tips on how to get the most out of Yelp that will help you get started.
1. Verify Your Business Profile
If you haven’t verified your Yelp profile, this should definitely be your first priority. In order to...
Business events are a great way to build relationships with potential partners, meet investors and network. But making sure your event goes well requires a lot of forethought and planning. There’s nothing worse than a lousy event.
From location to food, there’s much to consider when picking...
I’m starting a time of year when I will be travelling to key conferences that I’m really looking forward to attending. I have learned over the years that preparation, organization and flexibility greatly enhance my conference time and experience.
Conferences can be very productive and fun or...
Let’s start with a question.
Does your business provide a service, rather than a physical product?
If so, you probably understand the challenges of getting prospects to see the value in what you offer. After all, it’s not always easy to explain the features and benefits of something that the...
