Mark Scott – Why you can’t let setbacks destroy your dreams

What happens when all your hopes, your dreams and all your excitement about the future are smashed to pieces in an instant? One moment you’re on the road to being the best in the world and the next — well, you feel empty. As we begin 2014, many fans of the Chicago Bulls are still […]

Jay Colker – Why the steps you take after the deal is signed are so critical

Leaders who execute well are more likely to add to the bottom line, be on the fast track to success and earn additional growth opportunities. One particular cohort of leaders I worked with recently identified experts across their company, interviewed them and summarized the critical skills of execution that emerged from the discussions. These critical skills […]

Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley PC: How to avoid a legal fee dispute

It’s easy to forget about costs when you’re embroiled in a lawsuit, but you could end up winning the trial and losing the fiscal war if you let the litigation tab spiral out of control. “Business owners can be bamboozled by a litigation attorney when they’re in the heat of battle,” says Kim Karelis, a […]

DreamIt Ventures is poised to launch more entrepreneurial success stories

Seth Priebatsch is one name that David Bookspan won’t soon forget. Priebatsch is the founder and CEO of LevelUp, an alternative payment service business where consumers can go to merchants and charge their purchases through a QR code. “LevelUp is in a lot of different cities now and they are just killing it,” Bookspan says. […]

Dr. Mark Tager – Why comprehensive data about employee health should matter to you

If your organization offers an annual wellness-screening program, you are in good company. According to a report by The Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly half of all U.S. companies with more than 200 employees provide wellness screenings. These programs provide workers the opportunity to have their height, weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol conveniently tested […]

How ShopSocially’s social commerce platform benefitted Plum District’s business

Even though social media continues to grow and seep into various industries, many companies struggle to translate social media likes and follows into tangible business success. Plum District, a mom-focused e-commerce platform and media property, is an exception, amassing spectacular social commerce gains by adding onsite social media modules. Recently, the San Francisco-based company, which […]