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Building a Business

Why Business Growth Plateaus — and 4 Proven Tips for Quickly Overcoming It

Is your business stuck in a frustrating plateau, with growth stalled and no clear path forward? Discover the surprising reasons why most companies hit this wall — and the game-changing strategies you need to break through and start scaling again!

By Andres Tovar

Building a Business

3 Major Reasons Why Donald Trump’s Second Term Will Benefit My Business and Increase Profits

By Gene Marks

Building a Business

I Have Seen Million-Dollar Businesses Crumble Because They Didn’t Have a Succession Plan. Here’s How to Ensure Your Legacy Doesn’t Go Down The Drain.

By Jessica Fialkovich

Building a Business

You Want to Grow Your Business — But Do You Have a Plan? Here Are The Proactive Steps You Need to Take to Succeed.

By Jeanette McMurtry

Building a Business

3 Ways Startups Should be Thinking about Building Systems to Scale

Working to create stable systems that are smart, self-improving and sustainable is critical to scaling any company.

By Chris Savage

Building a Business

I Made My Company 100% Virtual And It’s a Decision I Regret Everyday — Here’s Why.

Next year, it'll be 20 years since I made the decision to go virtual. I wouldn't recommend it.

By Gene Marks

Human Resources

I Secured Funding for My Startup — Here’s How I Kept My Team Motivated After the Fundraising High

Securing a successful fundraising round is a significant achievement for any startup, but maintaining team motivation afterward is crucial for sustained growth. This article explores six key strategies for keeping your team engaged and driven post-funding.

By Vladimir Gorbunov

Business Operations & Logistics

Every Business Should Follow These 3 Principles from The Restaurant Industry

Whether you're managing a law firm, operating a retail business or running a tech company, these principles are my non-negotiables.

By Greg Davis

Thought Leaders

3 Ways To Make Sure AI Doesn’t Take Your Job

Here's how to thrive (not just survive) during the 'Great AI Reskill.'

By Mike Murchison

Building a Business

These Founders Had an ‘Icky Feeling’ as Their Startup Soared to a $12 Billion Valuation. Now They’re Getting Raw and Honest About What Went Wrong.

Faire is a platform for small businesses, but it grew big the wrong way — almost becoming a $12 billion wreck. Here's how it fixed the problem, and why you should think twice before skyrocketing.

By Liz Brody

Entrepreneurs

How I Redefined My Success as an Entrepreneur With These 3 Questions

Success is such an arbitrary concept. It looks different for everyone. For me, these 3 questions helped redefine what I wanted from my business, and what it would take for me to feel truly successful.

By Sunny Dublick

Human Resources

How Being a More Generous Leader Drove My Company’s Success

There is no time like the present to think more about others than oneself. Give generously in all you do: your time, energy, enthusiasm, caring and financial impact. Your company, clients, community and team will thank you.

By Jennelle McGrath

Building a Business

How Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Distribution to Unlock New Growth Opportunities

No matter how big your brand is, a diverse distribution mix is critical to a sustainable business model.

By Kevin King

Marketing

AI Slop is Everywhere We Look — Here’s How Businesses Can Avoid the AI Slop Cycle

AI slop is the latest iteration of digital clutter. It's the filler content produced by AI tools that prioritize speed and quantity over substance and quality. Here's how to avoid it as a business owner.

By Johnny Hughes

Building a Business

How to Motivate Your Sales Team to Keep Your Customers Happy and Business Growing

From the acquisition right through to the point of sale, the process of building an impenetrable sales team isn't complex but it is calculated.

By Solomon Thimothy

Building a Business

How Brutal Honesty Saved My Business From Going Under (Twice)

Here's why saving face should come second to honesty and transparency when your company runs into trouble

By Martins Lasmanis

Building a Business

8 Pieces of Advice for Unconventional Entrepreneurs from a Minority Female Founder

Are you an aspiring business owner who doesn't fit the traditional mold? Don't let a lack of stereotypical leadership qualities keep you from taking the head seat at the table.

By Jacqueline Samira

Building a Business

Startup Founders Must Embrace These 5 Strategies to Become Strong Team Players and Propel Their Businesses Forward

Your business can only grow to the extent that your abilities as a team player grow, and my experience has shown that cultivating the following five attributes can make you a team player who is well-positioned to see your business grow.

By Jairek Robbins

Human Resources

Being Nice Is a Trap — Foster This Attitude If You Really Care About Your Employees And Company

Use these strategies to foster high-performance teams.

By Christine Park

Thought Leaders

Employee Disengagement is the Silent Crisis Hurting Your Profitability — These 4 Strategies Will Keep Your Top Talent Engaged

Top performers are the backbone of your company, but they require a unique approach to engagement and motivation.

By Artis Rozentals

Building a Business

3 Ways to Get Out of the Way of Your Business’s Success

You may want to exit your business one day. Focusing on your business's value can make that exit successful.

By Scott Snider

Building a Business

How to Develop the Best Leadership Mindset to Execute Your Strategy

Successful strategy implementation hinges not on perfect plans, but on leaders addressing the hidden psychological and cultural barriers within their organization that often sabotage execution.

By Andrea Olson

Buying a Franchise

This Couple Went From Olympic Champions to Small Business Owners. Here’s How They’re Bringing a Gold Medal Approach to Their Franchise.

Two world-class athletes are bringing competitive spirit and dedication to a lawn care franchise. Find out how being Olympic champions has influenced their approach to business.

By Carl Stoffers

Business Plan

3 Leadership Qualities That Helped Keep My Business Resilient To Crises

Mindful leadership transformed my startup during a crisis. Here are three key qualities that helped: recognizing and changing destructive patterns, separating ego from self, and embracing a generative drive to lead with purpose and resilience.

By Bogdan Nesvit

Thought Leaders

I Was Reappointed as CEO — Here Are 2 Ways a Fresh Perspective Helped Me Unlock New Growth For My Company

When stepping into a new CEO role, striking the right balance between listening and action is the key to moving the business forward

By Dax Dasilva

Building a Business

5 Insights I Learned While Growing My Business from a Startup to a 500-person Company

Scaling a startup from 10 people to 5 hundred is thrilling, but navigating the growth can be tricky. Here are 5 hard-won insights to help you transform your startup into a structured business with a clear roadmap and the right team behind you.

By Sergii Malomuzh

Thought Leaders

Do You Diminish Your Employees? How to Be a Multiplier and Elevate the People Around You

Great leaders empower their teams by being multipliers, fostering a culture of respect, trust and innovation.

By Jason Zickerman

Building a Business

Why a 7-Week Break From Work Took My Business and Team to Record Growth

My seven-week sabbatical launched my business to new heights — here's why.

By Aaron Marcum

Human Resources

Planning to Undergo a Business Transformation? Here Are 5 Tips to Help You Get Started

Undergoing a transformation in any business can be challenging, especially for an established company. As a leader, you'll want to ensure the business and, most importantly, your teams are ready to take on the challenge.

By Jeff Meredith

Thought Leaders

How Leaders Can Build Acquisition-Ready Companies

Leaders play a crucial role in preparing their companies for potential acquisition, particularly in the tech industry. They must start implementing strategies to make their organizations attractive for M&A opportunities.

By Cara Sloman