The views expressed by the contributing Entrepreneurs are their own. We all go through times when motivation is low. As the dead of winter sets in, the mornings get darker, the days get shorter, and you accept that the winter blues have taken their place. Your motivation is positively hungry. So how do you beat … Read more
The views expressed by the contributing Entrepreneurs are their own. The 2023 IFA Convention will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas from Sunday, February 26 to Wednesday, March 1. It’s a five-day extravaganza, widely known as the biggest trade show of the year for the franchising industry. This year’s … Read more
The views expressed by the contributing Entrepreneurs are their own. A few years ago, most of us leaders had certain ideas about how an office and a team should work: That is, that we as a team should be together in an office, working 8 to 12 hour + days every Monday to Friday and … Read more
Anyone who tells you that typing is easy is probably using ChatGPT. The truth is, being a good writer is a challenging skill to master. It takes practice, discipline, creativity and a willingness to experiment and fool around. But you can use some tried and true hacks to be a more productive and efficient writer. … Read more
Shiny object syndrome is the phenomenon of being distracted by new and exciting opportunities. For entrepreneurs, this can mean new business ideas or products or services that are not part of their current business plan. They have an urge to try this new thing that someone seems to be doing successfully. Realizing that you’re dealing … Read more
Everyone loves a good family reunion, but no one really enjoys planning one. Not all by themselves anyway. There is a lot of work involved in organizing a reunion, and as the family grows each year, it becomes even more of a logistical challenge. If you’ve pulled the trigger or even offered to organize the … Read more
Now that we’ve moved into the age of constant Zoom meetings and virtual hangouts, there’s a whole new universe of fashion and beauty issues to consider. You look great up close — but are there embarrassing or mediocre visions of you on screen with your colleagues or friends? Is your wardrobe showing signs of Zoom … Read more
The views expressed by the contributing Entrepreneurs are their own. Great entrepreneurs are able to challenge widely held beliefs, make connections between seemingly disparate ideas, and essentially see what no one else can. This is called critical thinking, and you don’t have to be born with it — it’s a skill you can learn. There … Read more
Fewer sunny days, colder temperatures and long winter nights don’t have to be a recipe for depression. If you have short winters, you could get away with minor changes to your routine. However, you need to put in more effort if you live in an area that is mostly cold. If you don’t, both your … Read more
Shorter work weeks for startups getty Until recently, the prospect of working four days a week was just wishful thinking for most workers. However, since the pandemic and the shift to more flexible working patterns, many businesses have switched to a shorter work week. Last year’s four-day week pilot programs in the UK, US, Canada … Read more