Things are changing, and companies are starting to pay for the lack of company culture that is causing unhappiness in the workplace. Here are just a few ways to make changes, thus creating a better and more productive company culture. Read more »
Emotional IQ and You
Emotional intelligence plays a big role in the business industry. About 1 in 3 hiring managers place an increase on emotional intelligence over the typical IQ, with 71% saying it’s more important than IQ. In fact, over half of the hiring managers said they wouldn’t hire someone with a high IQ and low emotional IQ. Why do employers value emotional intelligence over IQ? They say […] Read more »
How to be the Super Hero at Your Next Industry Trade Show
The power of using promotional products at a trade show cannot be overlooked. This infographic illustrates which promotional items are liked the best, used the most, and appreciated by most people. Using these promotional gifts will ensure your brand’s visibility for a long time to come, and in the broadest audience possible. People using your trade show giveaway are spreading brand awareness to everyone they come […] Read more »
Social Work Careers to Explore
With a master’s degree in social work, career options are wide open. Case Western Reserve University gives us a short list of possible careers paths when it comes to social work. With an MSW, you can be a Human Resource Manager. This position is important in all companies because it is all about employee relations and making sure everything is good between the companies and […] Read more »
Ecommerce Entrepreneurs: Is Working From Home Right for You?
Many owners of small ecommerce businesses tend to run their business from home to cut the cost of working in a commercial office. However, working at home can be troublesome and counter-productive, so, MyStoragePod takes you through a viable alternative in detail – self storage. By My Storage Pod – The Ecommerce Entrepreneur’s Choice: Work from home or a self storage office? Read more »
6 Inspiring Modern-Day Entrepreneurs and What We Can Learn From Them
All successful businesses started somewhere but even when small businesses start at the same place, they don’t always become successful. So how can those small businesses achieve similar success level? This infographic from the University of Maryland School of Business (http://onlinemba.umd.edu/) talks about six modern-day entrepreneurs, their accomplishments, and what we can learn from them. Read more »
Negotiation Strategies for Success
In any negotiation there is bound to be friction and issues that could potentially pause or even end the conversation right then, and any potential you had to close the business deal. People problems must be addressed to get beyond the impasse. Those obstacles are typically driven by perception, emotion or a misunderstanding. A successful negotiation is one that finds fairness for both parties. Concessions […] Read more »
The Strategy Behind Google’s Most Expensive Acquisitions
Since Google’s launch in 1998, they have acquired over 170 companies and have spent over $24.5 billion on 10 of their most expensive business acquisitions. But what is the strategy behind each of these deals? From a huge telecommunications business to a video monitoring and security technology company, we dive right into what the strategy behind these deals was. Not only that, we explore the […] Read more »
The Small Business Health Economy
Health benefits are a difficult thing for most small businesses to provide for their employees. Yet the best employees won’t work for a company that doesn’t provide health benefits. The costs of group health insurance continue to climb ever higher, and it may be time to look at another option: Individual Health Insurance Reimbursement. Read more »
Why You Need Car Insurance for Your Business
We are painfully aware of the lack of knowledge surrounding business car insurance and its requirements for those who drive as part of their business services. There are a huge number of uninsured drivers currently on the road who are unaware of the fact they are not covered, or that they need to be. It is crucial that both business owners and employees understand that […] Read more »