3 Free Apps to Enhance Your Inner Creative Genius
Give your presentations, documents or Web pages a little creative oomph with these three free business tools. Read story
BASEMENT TO BOARDROOM 
Janine Popick
Talk to Your Customers; You Might Learn Something
CEOs need to put themselves out there to see what their customers are saying. And the best way is to communicate with them directly. Read story
Inspire Olympic-Size Team Spirit in Your Employees
Creating a real team-oriented approach, where everyone is rooting for the same thing, is crucial to any company. Read story
5 Reasons to Build an In-House Creative Team
It's tempting to take creative responsibilities off your shoulders and hand it over to an agency, especially when you're growing. Here's why I decided to bui... Read story
When Do You Need an HR Specialist?
If HR-related issues are getting in the way of running your business, then it's probably time to bring in an expert. Read story
Acquisition or Partnership? How to Decide
If you're thinking about forming a partnership or acquiring another business, these questions will make it easier to decide which option is best. Read story
These 3 Questions Will Help You Close
Understanding the needs of your prospects is paramount to closing a deal. Ask these three simple questions to get those critical insights. Read story
5 Tips for Creating a Winning Presentation
From no projector to awful audio, it's not uncommon to be faced with unexpected "gotchas" when giving a presentation. Here's how to make your presentation go... Read story
Don't Let Meetings Suck Your Time
Six reasons why I hate meetings, and what you can do to make them more efficient. Read story
4 Business Tools That Make Life Easier
These apps are worthy of your attention because they will free up more time in your day. Read story
Entice Mobile Users to Open Your Emails: 3 Tips
Here's a little-known secret to get more people to open your email marketing campaigns. Read story
4 Ways to Combat Digital ADD
We've all been there. Here's how to curb online workplace distractions and reclaim your productivity. Read story
Become a Rock Star on Social Media: 4 Ways
One way to get more social media friends, followers, fans and fervor is to leverage your email marketing campaigns. Read story
5 Cs Every Start-up Needs to Succeed
Whether you're in software or skincare, you can't succeed in business without these five essentials. Read story
Not Producing Content? You Should Be
To distinguish yourself from your competitors, you must have content, and you must have a unique voice. Read story
Are Your Employees Waving Away Customers?
As a business owner, you go above and beyond to keep customers happy. But your employees might not feel the same. Read story
Trade Shows: Get Bang for Your Buck
Trade shows and conferences cost money and time. Ask these four questions to determine if a show is right for your business. Read story
Customer Service Pop Quiz: Be Your Own Customer
When it comes to customer service, it's easy to assume that if there aren't any complaints, there's no need to improve it. Big mistake. Read story
Why You Should Be Geeked About Data
We ran three marketing tests-with surprising results. Here's what our data revealed about the clicking habits of customers. Read story
5 Leadership Lessons From the Business Trenches
In the age of Pinterest and Instagram, 11 years in business seems like a long time. Here's what longevity has taught me. Read story
Business Meeting Etiquette: 8 Pet Peeves
Do your days consist of meeting after meeting? Master these eight don'ts to stay focused and distraction-free. Read story
Marketing Lessons From the ‘Little Guys’
Big businesses need to lighten up, get creative and take a few cues from small business owners. Read story
Teen Entrepreneurs Win Big
A growing number of young entrepreneurs are launching serious businesses with great potential--and many of them aren’t even old enough to drive. Read story
All-Hands Meetings: Friend or Foe?
The last thing we need are more meetings, but having a company-wide gathering will allow you to make sure that everyone is marching toward the same goals. Read story
7 Free Apps That Will Make Life Better
These free (or next to free) apps promise to make your life easier. Read story
5 Ways You Are Turning Your Customers Away
Are you losing customers without even knowing it? Make sure your business and employees aren't suffering from these easy setbacks. Read story
The Customer Is Not Always Right
In some rare cases it may become necessary to fire a customer that disrespects your team. In those cases, show your team that you have their backs. Read story
4 Reasons Business Partnerships Fail
Keep your eyes open for these red flags; they could make a partnership go off the rails. Read story
3 Lessons From the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Disaster
The foundation's recent public relations mess offers valuable takeaways for small businesses. Read story
5 Easy Ways to Drum Up PR Coverage
Does the press love your business as much as you do? Here are five ways to grab the media's attention--no PR expertise required. Read story
Taxi Drivers Get Around Card Fees
Small businesses are always thinking about clever ways to save money, and cab drivers are no exception. Read story
A Simple E-mail “cc” Could Lose You Business
Those few minutes you save by hitting "cc" might not be worth it. Here's why. Read story
3 Tactics to Become a Better Salesperson
The secret to successful selling? Don't sell right away. Read story
5 Biggest Event Planning Fears and How to Face Them
Will anyone show up? What if people get bored? Check out these five ideas to set your next company event up for success. Read story
6 Marketing New Year’s Resolutions for 2012
The new year means new opportunities to grow your business bigger, better and faster. Get started with these six resolutions. Read story
Anyone in Your Company Can Have a Great Idea – Harness It!
Your "on the street" employees can be an important resource for business-building ideas. Read story
Do Your Employees Follow You on Social Media?
How, and when, to react to employees' social media posts can be challenging. Here, some tips. Read story
How a Revamped Office Environment Can Boost Company Morale
My company recently moved to a new space, and even the slightest changes made a big difference in employee morale. Read story
Areas of Your Business You Should Be Testing
What worked well for your company yesterday may not be the best today. Make sure you're getting the best results by putting various parts of your business to... Read story
Two Tough Questions From Women in Technology
At a recent Startup Weekend event, an impromptu gathering with young women in tech brought up some interesting questions. Read story
