Author: Sean Reid

Starting a business is complicated — but working for someone is even more exhausting, isn’t it? Especially if you don’t like what you’re doing, don’t feel that it’s going to have an impact, or feel that your life is slipping away from your hands while you are at the office from nine-to-six. Or worse: working…

When you are at that stage in life when you are finishing school and looking forward to the next chapter, it can be a tough time. There seems to be a big decision to make almost every week; not to mention the hard work you have to put into the likes of your education. It…

Pushing “print” on a big job is always a little nerve-racking. Have you dotted all the “i’s” and crossed all the “t’s?” Is there a typo? An incorrect size? An incorrect file? Is there enough bleed? Will you get it to the printer in time to be distributed before the big sale or event? Relax—we…

 Do you know the difference between a mission statement and a vision statement? The two terms may seem similar, but each plays a different role in shaping a small business and its purpose.The simplest way to differentiate a mission statement and vision statement is to view it using timelines and purposes being served within these…

by Michelle Sorro, co-founder of The Podcast Accelerator These days, it seems like everyone and their brother has a podcast. The selection of topics being discussed on podcasts run the gamut. If you have an interest, no matter how unique, there’s likely a podcast devoted to it. So, is there room for someone with a…

by Chintan Jain, Associate Director of Product Marketing at Kissflow Workflow Although many people initially thought automation would cause more harm than good, the reverse seems to be the case. Now, a lot of departments currently benefit from automation because it sharply reduces manual labor, optimizes cost and speeds up the internal processes. Business owners…

We sat down with the founder and CEO of CRAVEBOX, John Accardi, to hear his story and what it’s been like to grow a company from scratch to 8-figures in revenue. John started the company in 2014. He dropped out of a PhD program at Georgetown University with very little cash and he didn’t raise any…

by Bryan Cannon, CFP®, host of Markets ‘N5 In a normal year, tracking the trends that influence the stock market can be tricky. From market sentiment to economic development and company earnings to natural disasters, investors and advisors must keep their eyes on a wide range of factors that have the potential to influence trading…

by Piyanka Jain, author of “Behind Every Good Decision: How Anyone Can Use Business Analytics to Turn Data into Profitable Insight“ As we are heading into 2022, we can see that start-ups are eventually embracing the challenges associated with the new normal. The global pandemic had changed a great deal of how entrepreneurship worked earlier.…

Instagram is not just a new social media platform where teenagers can post their OOTDs or a diversion for them. This photo and short video posting site is a great platform for marketers to establish their brand well and for outreach, too. According to the site, Instagram has nearly around 500 million active users every…

It’s estimated that hundreds of millions of people play chess in more than 150 countries around the world. Their reasons for doing so are manifold: to unwind, to exercise their mental faculties and to socialize with other like-minded individuals. But can chess help with other facets of modern life? Will the time spent on the…

by Rahul Varshneya, co-founder and president of Arkenea The Coronavirus pandemic forced healthcare communities across the United States into survival mode during the first half of 2020. Several healthcare facilities, both big and small, had to adjust their operations, hastily putting together telemedicine offerings that would allow them to navigate uncharted territory and stay agile. …

Story mapping allows you to see from the customer’s point of view and paint a picture of how they may interact with your product. A user story is a general explanation of a product from the end user’s perspective. Story mapping is a crucial aspect of product development because it can help you set priorities…

If you’re looking to hire a celebrity host for a specialty event, you may be hesitating due to the enormity of the task. Luckily, finding talent is easier than it may seem, especially in an age of stratified celebrity-status and the presence of influencers and streamers. Ranging from internet searches to hiring apps, to new…

When time and effort is spent developing employees, not only do they become smarter but more productive as well. They’re more confident when performing higher-level tasks, and this makes you, their boss, look like a real leader. Moreover, developing skills can also help with retaining and recruiting the best employees and leave you to focus…

by Tricia Holderman, owner, president and CEO of Elite Facility Systems and the author of “Germinator: The Germ Girl’s Guide To Simple Solutions In A Germ-Filled World“ The two-year onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing with the rise of the Delta and Omicron variants, has taken center stage in every aspect of life, not the…

by Dr. Christopher Croner, principal at SalesDrive and coauthor of “Never Hire a Bad Salesperson Again: Selecting Candidates Who Are Absolutely Driven to Succeed” Identifying, attracting, and hiring high-achieving salespeople requires patience and discipline, especially given the current talent shortage. It may be tempting to fill an empty role (and save yourself time and work) by…