As a business leader, have you ever had a strong “gut feel” about an issue or a decision you need to make? Something that created a subliminal pull in your stomach, a sensed intuition about a particular problem unfolding in real time? You may have pondered for a moment whether...

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....

If you have ever tried to find prices for recently sold farmland online, you already know that it is nearly impossible to find. Whether it is an auction or a farm land listing that sold, Tillable has created the easiest tool online to see farmland sale data from the past...

The most common mistake businesses make in recessionary times is failing to plan their post-recession strategy Many leaders look back at 2007 through 2009 as a tough time to be in business. But 2010 was even harder.  We were emerging from The Great Recession sparked by the housing and subprime...

In today's digital age, webinars can be a highly effective and cost-efficient way to connect with your target market. Being able to facilitate a two-way dialogue between your company and its audience has the potential to unlock a myriad of benefits, such as building trust and loyalty, strengthening relationships, and...

Starting your own trade business can be a career milestone for any seasoned tradesmen. If you’re thinking of breaking out on your own, then chances are you’ve put in your hard yards with a handful of other employers, have learnt the ropes of your trade, and have perhaps even built...

Ask anyone starting a business and they’ll tell you they want to make a difference, whether it’s in their specific industry, their local community, or the world. Making an impact, and an income, is on the mind of every individual considering taking the leap and pursuing entrepreneurship; it was certainly...

Women continue to be underrepresented in STEM fields. Bridging the gap requires attention and investment from both educators and employers. Much ink has been spilled about the gender gap in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). It’s clear in the numbers: only 21% of engineering majors and 19% of computer...

How many times have you thought you were negotiating with someone but were actually having a monologue with yourself?  It happens all the time. Take the case of Priya, who was meeting with her boss to negotiate her job responsibilities, a promotion, a change in title, and a raise:  Priya...