Business Tips

While Google has provided some insights on how its algorithm works in ranking web pages, most strategies we know are …

Back in the 1980s, I launched two failed ventures: direct mail and acting.

Nearly 90% of businesses are expecting to use social media for customer service this year (Source: Social Media Today).

While most small businesses survive at least one year, less than half make it past five years.

Taking notes? There’s an app for that. But I’m not interested.

Everything slows down as the summer months approach. People take vacations, offices close early in the day and everyone moves …

The key to connecting with your target audience online is the creation of compelling content.

We all know that networking is important to grow your business, but walking into a room full of strangers can …

We’ve got the secret to success. No joke. Almost everyone likes a person with a good sense of humor. Studies …

If you think that going green at work is difficult, think again.

I’ve heard a lot of common beliefs from some otherwise smart business leaders. Don’t fall for these myths:

In the business world, the key to success is staying on top of current events in your career field, while …

If you want people to engage and talk with you, ask better questions. We all know that the answer to …

Continuing education is beneficial for companies and employees. It’s something our agency encourages throughout the year, whether it’s through conferences, …

Why are some companies wildly effective with branding while others struggle? It’s good news that money is not the answer. …

It started with passion. Then the idea. Now you even have the whole business plan with all the details addressed. …

Procrastination: we’ve all dealt with it at some point. But did you know it goes deeper than just putting off …

How many times have you clicked or read an email just to get that unread number to zero? You just …

Running a business comes naturally to me, but managing a staff is still a challenge. It’s review time in our …

Sharon Hill worked at IBM when a company-sponsored meeting on etiquette gave her a business idea. Hill started hosting seminars …

Sadly, bullying doesn’t stop after middle and high school. It’s also a serious workplace issue.

Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to freshen up your office surroundings. Clutter-busting tips include:

A manager friend often says, “I can’t solve a problem if I don’t know about it.” That’s his way of …

Business leaders can be overwhelmed by the myriad of managing styles. Inc. reports it may be possible to narrow it …

My friend Ted became legend at Robinson-Humphrey for handing a young colleague a stack of financials and saying: “Here. You’re …

These last weeks have seen the toppling of powerful men for sexual harassment. Sexual harassment, physical or verbal, is abhorrent …

We live in strange times. Anyone can broadcast anything via the web and social media. Unsubstantiated and biased “news” quickly …

Much like sports teams cycling through head coaches, companies often seem to constantly be changing CEOs.

Unlike millennials, Generation Z (born after 1995) grew up in uncertain times, so they have different priorities. This is important …

Blogging is a perfect way to develop a promising business. Each blog written on your website means opportunity for improved …