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Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship is hard. While social media and other websites offer continuous inspiration and success stories, the truth is that half of the startup businesses fail to survive the initial five year period; perhaps that is uplifting to hear in itself, as it is...

Preparing For Your IPO

Preparing For Your IPO

If you have a startup business, then you are probably planning your IPO. However, it can be confusing and difficult if you don’t know where to start. After all, there are many avenues to pursue and things that you need to get right.

Becoming A Thought Leader

Becoming A Thought Leader

Thought leaders spend years creating innovative content. They are constantly exposed to a topic, willing to learn, and able to be repetitive in order to grow an audience. Many thought leaders say that creating a personal brand is at the core of getting to their level.

The Best Time to Sell Your Business

The Best Time to Sell Your Business

For nearly every entrepreneur getting started, one of the last things on their mind is an exit strategy for when and how they will sell their business. And while it’s not the most encouraging topic to think about and plan, a thoughtful and well researched exit strategy can have a dramatic impact on the overall sale price and enjoyment when the times comes to sell.

Shaping Your Reputation As A Leader

Shaping Your Reputation As A Leader

Maintaining your reputation as a leader is one way to successfully build and grow your business or brand when you are in that type of position. Knowing how to maintain your reputation as a leader helps to cultivate professional relationships over time while allowing you more opportunity for career growth.

Increasing Your Workplace Diversity

Increasing Your Workplace Diversity

In the U.S., the idea of workplace diversity has recently taken center stage in discussions about how to make businesses better places to work for marginalized people. Having an employee base of people from different backgrounds is also an invaluable asset for company success..

The Benefits of Corporate Philanthropy

The Benefits of Corporate Philanthropy

Corporate philanthropy has the potential to immensely help people and businesses that they interact with. People believe that only big businesses can participate in corporate philanthropy but realistically any business with resources can engage in corporate philanthropy. If you are thinking of getting involved in corporate philanthropy…

Top Qualities of A Good Leader

Top Qualities of A Good Leader

Being a good leader requires more than just being the face of a business. A good leader is created through practice and consistency. Communication is key in any business especially when you are a leader in a business. As a leader you are the one people look up to to set an example for their employees. Be sure to…

Avoiding Philanthropic Burnout

Avoiding Philanthropic Burnout

If you are nonprofit business owner, it is easy ot get caught up in your cause and experience philanthropic burnout. Saving the world and running a business is stressful. Here are some ways you can avoid philanthropic burnout!