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How standing up improves presentations
Since many presentations are virtual, it can be hard to share your passion and energy. We spend a ton of time sitting as we work from home. Why not do something different to energize your presentations? Thoughts on why this is important and how to get started below...
Marc Kitz
Aug 222 min read
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Millennials bring new ideas to management
In the past few years, Millennials (generally identified as those born between 1981 and 1996) have become the largest segment of the U.S....
Dec 11, 2020
Happy employees are often more creative and productive
It’s really not a secret. If you feel valued by your company and enjoy being at work, you are more motivated to perform at a higher...
Nov 13, 2020
Ready, Set, Grow Your Gig-Based Business
Author Marcus Lansky of Abilitator Image via Pixabay Today’s workplace looks vastly different than those of our parents. More young...
Nov 7, 2020
Flexibility tops list of worker benefits
Here are some other sought-after perks that you might not realize employees are looking for today. According to Gallup’s recent State of...
Oct 23, 2020
The Best Small Business Strategies to Get Ahead of Major Competitors
Photo via Pexels Author: Dean Burgess of Excitepreneur.net The small business world is extremely competitive. Not only are you up against...
Oct 18, 2020
3 common management mistakes that destroy employee morale
If you’re wondering what negative impacts you might be having on your employees’ morale, consider these 3 common management mistakes and...
Oct 9, 2020
How to manage your money as a new business
These are hard economic times for a lot of people. Businesses everywhere are closing down each day. Interest rates on business loans are...
Oct 2, 2020
How is your org chart looking? It might need some attention.
Issues such as raising startup capital, choosing a location, and hiring a designer to craft a logo take center stage. And there’s also...
Sep 25, 2020
Why it’s the best time for small business start-ups to conquer their market
To conquer the market, small companies always strive to lead the market and increase their growth. Today, when the businesses are...
Sep 23, 2020
How well does your company handle employee onboarding?
It’s a time period too important to leave to chance. Studies show there’s one common factor for many employees who leave companies within...
Sep 11, 2020
Never underestimate the power of business connections
MJ understood — still does, in fact — that life is not just about whether you win or lose. In large part it’s about how many genuine...
Sep 9, 2020
Affordable Inclusions To Your Reopening Plan
If you are ready to relaunch your business after the snag of a year we call 2020, you are not alone. Business owners across the country...
Sep 1, 2020
Where to Hire Diverse Web Designers
You have made the decision to hire a more diverse group of people for your web design team. Well, first—congratulations! This is a big...
Aug 28, 2020
Do you have an employee who is always late?
Start by discussing the issue with the employee privately. If this behavior has been going on for a while, then there might be something...
Aug 14, 2020
3 Tips That Can Protect Businesses from Inventory Mistakes
Does your business rely on inventory for success? If so, then your small business is also susceptible to costly inventory mistakes....
Aug 5, 2020
Jet fuel for startups: The case for accelerators
Moral support. Being at the helm of a startup can be lonely and isolating. When you sign on with Prepare 4 VC, you benefit from the...
Jul 10, 2020
Avoid these startup mistakes at all costs
Below are three of the most common blunders small business owners make: Trying to do it all. Whether it’s to save money or because they...
Jun 26, 2020
The new business normal
It’s been months of uncertainty and upheaval. Across the nation, businesses are trying to get back on track even though the unprecedented...
Jun 12, 2020
Why you need an authentic social media presence
What exactly does that mean? Authenticity is all about being genuine and resisting the urge to talk only about yourself and your...
Jun 12, 2020
All about business incubators
It is not an entirely new concept. Business incubators have been around for some time but began to grow in popularity in the 80s when...
May 22, 2020
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