Many CEOs and other high-ranking executives are regularly asked to serve on boards of directors. Indeed, the industry knowledge, business acumen and day-to-day management experience that C-level executives have make them perfect candidates to serve on a board, whether it be an outside board or the board of directors of...

It is true that dreams indeed have no expiration date.  When it comes to following one’s dreams and building an extraordinary life for themselves and their loved ones, it takes a lot of vision, brainstorming, guts, and an undying passion to achieve the goal. This is the story of a...

Since I have opened my business a few years back, I have talked to so many business owners and hiring managers, my first question is always “how are you guys hiring?” and “what process do you have in place to ensure you are hiring the right person?” I was surprised...

Recently, a frazzled freelancer approached me at an event and asked my advice. An agency still owed him $15,000 for work he'd completed, and he wasn’t sure how to proceed. The problem, unfortunately, was that the agency had been acquired by an entity that didn’t accept liability for outstanding vendor invoices....

Have you ever stopped doing business with a brand because of poor service? If so, you’re not alone. An impressive 41 percent of consumers have abandoned a company due to a bad experience, and American brands have lost as much as $756bn in sales as a result of buyers going...

It wasn’t too long ago that having a business coach was like having a scarlet letter on your professional suit. Back then, most coaching was remedial—there was a problem that needed to be fixed. Today, having a coach has been elevated in status. Business leaders have realized what professional athletes...

Running an entrepreneurial business is very different than running a large company. You get to enjoy first hand and close up the thrills of independence, the challenges of the unknown, and the great joys of bringing successful products to market. These thrills and joys are similar to riding a motorcycle....

Unsurprisingly, Switzerland is the world's best country that provides the easiest access to capital for startup growth and business development, according to the latest study conducted by US News & World Report. Being seen as offering "easy access to capital" is one of 10 country attributes used to develop the...

The fact that content marketing and an overall digital strategy is essential to your success online is no longer a point anyone will argue. But often the way we present content is all wrong. We are concerned with search engines and SEO, but we have to keep some things in...