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Starting a business can be complicated, lengthy, and time-consuming. It can be difficult for startups to penetrate the market and gain profitable sales.  In 2021, on average, 360 of 100,000 individuals started their businesses in the U.S. Many of these startup owners can be solopreneurs. For solopreneurs, a Limited Liability...

At first, it seemed as if it came out of nowhere, like an asteroid hitting the center of the cyber-ocean.  You know you’re going to feel it. And after reading this review of my experiment, you’ll also feel why this time, the rippling effects of this tech tsunami leave nowhere to...

As we head into 2023, many business leaders resemble fatigued soldiers returning from years of battles. From lockdowns, the great resignation, remote working, supply chain breakdown, and now increasing inflation driven by overheated economies and global instability – it has been exhausting. It is already clear that 2023 is not...

Customized software solutions built in tandem with effective marketing, sales and service tools are fundamental for startup success.  As a startup, it’s essential to have access to tools, platforms and strategies that can “grow” as your company grows. Throughout its various stages of growth, a successful startup will naturally require...

12% of U.S. Households Have A Net Worth of $1 Million. Do You Want To Join Them?  Here’s How. Twenty years ago, I took the plunge to be an entrepreneur, starting my first company.  It ended up being one of the best business decisions in my life.  I explain why below....

Leading and coaching a diverse sales team can be both challenging and rewarding. A diverse team brings different perspectives and approaches to problem-solving, which can lead to increased creativity and innovation in the sales process. However, managing a team of individuals with different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences can also present...

At the height of the pandemic, when most people were watching Netflix and finding comfort in routine, Bardya Ziaian was taking a crash course in film production. It was a subject he had never formally studied, but had always found fascinating. With a kind of clarity discovered after finding success...

Due to the pandemic, remote work has become a reality for employees and employers worldwide, with many enjoying it. Working from home isn’t anything new, but in the past, it was a luxury only the lucky ones could afford. Nowadays, many companies are embracing remote work, which is not surprising...

Victoria's Secret has announced its brand CEO Amy Hauk is stepping down. Amy Hauk, CEO of Victoria's Secret and PINK brands, is stepping down March 31 to spend more time with her family in Florida. Martin Waters, CEO of Victoria's Secret & Co., will take over as CEO of the...

Inflation is taking a big bite out of your margins.  You want to raise prices, but there’s internal and external pressure to hold them steady.  What should you do?  For most companies, the best answer is to raise prices now.  Maybe a subset of products; maybe carefully executed, but the...