How Invest For Kids is changing the way businesses do charity
Business and charity are a match made in heaven. It’s time to start acting like it. As responsible business leaders, we care about society and the future of our children. But charitable giving often becomes relegated to a corner where it is all too easily forgotten or sidestepped. I believe such a culture is outdated. […]
Better questions lead to better answers
“Is there a better way?” That is the question that we should all be asking. It’s an incredibly powerful prompt that can create ripples of change that eventually lead to waves. Smart questions are the driving force behind many of our society’s greatest advancements – from technology to health care to education – and are […]
Talent is the centerpiece of succession planning
For most businesses, the key to long-term success isn’t just the product – it’s the people. Products and services come and go, technology advances and inevitably, new competitors appear. But in any industry, a business will persist only as long as it is led by people who understand its culture and have the experience and […]
Don’t intimidate and don’t be intimidated!
Sales Tip 297 Don’t intimidate and don’t be intimidated! If you are an intimidator, ask yourself why you need to gain power and control over others. That is not the approach that should be used if you want to develop long term relationships and become a trusted adviser. On the other hand, don’t wilt in […]
Beyond Uber: tapping into the on-demand economy
Valued between $60 billion to $300 billion, this new economy is growing at an accelerating clip and showing no signs of slowing. As more startups adopt the on-demand model, real-time business-to-business offerings are likely to mushroom.
From hoodies to babies: millennials are growing up and companies need to take note
It’s time to retire the popular image of millennials: That of an ambivalent 22-year-old kid in a hoodie. For organizations to effectively recruit, retain and engage today’s best young talent, the way we think about millennials has to grow along with them. Here, we’ll cover five things millennials want in a job that organizations might be overlooking.
It’s prime time for the return of the cooperative business model
The shine is starting to return for the cooperative business model — and that’s after a time of indifference or worse.
An early-1990s poll by Cabot Creamery Cooperative of consumers found that belief in and respect of cooperatives for food, power and credit had crumbled.
Why the cost of employees doing 'boring work' is more expensive that you realize
You’re willing to do just about anything to make your business a success. You and your small staff wear every hat needed to make it all work. But the cost of you and your employees doing “boring work” is more expensive that you realize.
Title tips: Officer titles and their meanings
Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC’s Ashleigh M. Morales outlines the difference between titles for officers and employees, how to avoid liability issues, and how to define expectations associated with titles.
How enterprise risk management can impact a company’s value
An enterprise risk management (ERM) process involves identifying risks relative to an organization’s objectives, assessing them for likelihood and impact, developing a response strategy and monitoring progress. A well-defined enterprise management process framework can protect and create value for organizations and their owners.