Success
JULY 3, 2021
To truly know yourself is the most important skill you can possess. When you know who you are, you know what you need to do instead of looking for permission from others. It allows you to bypass tons of frustration caused by putting time into the wrong things. Yes, life is supposed to be full of trial and error, but this lets you find the best areas for you to experiment with.
Stephanie LH Calahan
JULY 8, 2021
It is easy to look at successful people and think that they always have it “together” and that their life is nothing but joy. But, everyone has points in their life that are messy. Dionne Thompson, host of the Hot Mess to Awesomeness podcast, has created a show to highlight those stories and I had a great time talking with her about mine.
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Tips From T. Marie
JULY 6, 2021
The pandemic taught us a lot of things. Some good, some not so good. One important thing that lockdowns and quarantines taught us is that just because business has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it’s because it’s the best way. If you hate your job or feel overworked and underappreciated now just may be the perfect time to say goodbye to your boss.
Small Business Labs
JULY 7, 2021
May was yet another banner month for new business applications. As the U.S. Census chart below shows (click to enlarge), 500,219 business applications were filed in May. This was the second highest number of applications filed since this data was first collected in 2005. The recent surge in applications started last summer in July when a record 551,000 business applications were filed. The surge has, so far, continued in 2021.
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Success
JULY 6, 2021
E-commerce websites have ballooned in popularity for entrepreneurs. And although a handful of giants such as Amazon or eBay dominate the space, niche e-commerce websites continue to multiply. Yet not all e-commerce websites are created equally. An ordinary site won’t do. To stand out from the crowd, you need to create a great e-commerce website. Let’s look at five elements that will help your online store or e-business get moving for success.
Ideas.Ted
JULY 6, 2021
This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from people in the TED community; browse through all the posts here. Do you remember that day in November 2018 when 20,000 employees walked out of Google to protest over the handling of sexual harassment claims at the company? The protest was dramatic, headline-grabbing and done as a clear signal that employees would no longer check their identities and values at the workplace door.
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Small Business Labs
JULY 6, 2021
McKinsey, which is best known as a strategy consulting firm serving CEOs and seniors executives at large corporations, recently released its top trends in tech list. They say the list was developed using a "unique methodology" that identifies the trends "most relevant to competitive advantage and technology investments." The list is below (click to enlarge).
Success
JULY 4, 2021
Embrace lifelong learning. I’ve been working in media and public relations for over 20 years, but I still love to learn. Being open to fresh ideas or new approaches helps me grow as a business owner and as a leader to my team. —Ann Noder, CEO and founder of Pitch Public Relations. Focus outward. I do not focus on my personal growth. I am outwardly oriented in the world, and I believe that if you keep the well-being of the whole community in mind, then your personal growth will take care of itse
Eat Your Career
JULY 6, 2021
As a professional, it’s normal to be busy. You have a full to-do list and a jam-packed calendar. But what if you have TOO much going on? What if your workload has grown unmanageable? How do you deal with the reality of the work on your plate, without burning out or breaking down in the process? Everyone gets overwhelmed with work from time to time, but it shouldn’t be a chronic condition.
Go Burrows
JULY 4, 2021
Stephanie Slagle serves as the Executive Operations Director to the President at MountainSeed. She joined MountainSeed in 2012 and has held various positions within the growing organization before transitioning into her current role in 2017. In this episode, Stephanie walks through a game-changing process she and her team use to lead productive and efficient meetings with the c-suite and leadership teams at her company.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
Ideas.Ted
JULY 8, 2021
T he US has a housing problem. Not only are there too few homes, those that we have are gluttons, using almost twice as much energy per home as those in Europe. Only Canada’s homes — most of which endure long and biting winters — use more. America’s leaky, inefficient homes produce nearly one-fifth of the country’s energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, a number that has probably crept higher as the pandemic has kept people at home.
Success
JULY 5, 2021
When we’re putting our financial future ahead of our current desires, it can feel like any bit of indulgence is a sign of weakness. But having some luxury now and then can help us stay on track with our financial goals. The trick is to keep your indulgences mindful and something you consciously work and save toward. Not only is the anticipation of an event or splurge just as fun (or sometimes more fun!
Small Business CEO
JULY 7, 2021
As a small business owner with a fleet of vehicles and motorcycles, it’s essential to make sure that your fleet is properly insured, just as you would your personal car or bike. This type of insurance is generally not covered in your Business Owners Policy, so you may need to get it separately. Although many states require businesses to have separate insurance for different categories, such as liability insurance for physical injuries and property damage, you want to include them all in one poli
Recruit CRM
JULY 8, 2021
Storage of recruitment data in hard discs and emails have become as outdated as excel spreadsheets. In fact, what's in vogue nowadays are nothing but central repositories that help manage candidate data. If you ask us what a recruiting database in general is, then here's the answer. A recruiting database helps you to start and set up your recruitment business within just a few minutes.
Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
Productivityist
JULY 9, 2021
I’ve been thinking a lot about the number ‘six’ lately. I’m not sure if that’s because of my love of hexagons (because they are the “bestagons” ) or what, but the idea of grouping things in sixes is appealing to me. It’s more than a couple or a few – six sounds more like several and that makes me feel like I’m being plenty [reductive if I handle six significant tasks each day.
Success
JULY 7, 2021
This week’s episode of SUCCESS Line covers a struggle that so many entrepreneurs deal with. I talk to Sasha, a mother of four and real estate agent who is looking for tips to grow her sphere and meet new clients. We all want to grow our sphere of influence. But how? . Much of the work happens before we take any outward action. You need to win the battle in your mind first.
Small Business CEO
JULY 7, 2021
Home to an estimated 250,000 expatriates, Germany is an option for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to build their careers, with expats making up around 0.3% of the population. And for good reason. Berlin, Germany – photo credit: anna-m. w. / Pexels. The country offers a good standard of living with significantly higher wages than other European countries, like the UK, and the opportunity for new businesses to thrive.
Brilliantly Better
JULY 9, 2021
In the last two articles we came to the conclusion that mainstream media is not a reliable source of social and political truth. We’re not discussing reforming that area, we simply observe what it is. I personally don’t judge, I just see it as the way world functions these days. It may change in the. Read more. The post Managing Mainstream Media In A Less Toxic Way – A Few Approaches appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
TED Talks
JULY 8, 2021
Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs -- or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef examines the motivations behind these two mindsets and how they shape the way we interpret information, interweaved with a compelling history lesson from 19th-century France.
Success
JULY 9, 2021
People often confuse confidence and self-esteem. While correlated, they’re not one in the same. Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance that arises from the appreciation of one’s abilities (like being a good tennis player or entrepreneur) or qualities (like being funny or pretty), while self-esteem is confidence in one’s own inherent worth or value.
Small Business CEO
JULY 5, 2021
Credit Saint is a distinguished name in the credit fixing industry. The company promises to boost your score by challenging reporting mistakes. It can improve the borrowing histories compiled by three national bureaus — TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian. But what methods does it use, and how effective are its services? Find out in our guide. This is one of the first companies of this kind — you can learn more about its background in this Credit Saint review.
Brilliantly Better
JULY 8, 2021
In yesterday’s article we postulated that mainstream media is forced to go with the most popular trend (even if that trend goes against the verifiable truth) for economical reasons. Mainstream media is a business, it relies on its clients (information consumers) to exist, just like any other business, so it must go where the money. Read more. The post Side Stream Media And Down Stream Media appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
The Marq
JULY 7, 2021
I just turned 50 and I wonder what regrets I have. If I were at my deathbed, what would I wish I’d done more of? I would have wanted to have achieved more for a larger group of people than my family. I’ve done much for my family so far as money, housing, education. However, I don’t feel I’ve done enough to affect the rest of humanity. So, for my second act, I want to do more for the causes I believe in: for people to learn to better themselves and work together to solve the real existential chal
Success
JULY 7, 2021
If you recognize Madrigal, you’re not alone—the comedian and actor is well-known for his stint as the “senior Latino correspondent” on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Madrigal, who turns 50 in July, not only delivers laughs —he’s also an entrepreneur. He joined forces with fellow comedian Bill Burr to co-found the All Things Comedy network, a media cooperative that allows professional comedians to connect directly with their fans.
Small Business CEO
JULY 9, 2021
As a small business owner, you know that there are so many tools out there to help make running your company easier. photo credit: Zen Chung / Pexels. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of options out there, but don’t give up! We’ve put together this article for those looking for some great online tools to run their small business with.
Brilliantly Better
JULY 7, 2021
When I was younger, I worked as a journalist for almost 7 years. It was a very useful time of my life, but I was happy I got out fast, and didn’t pursue a “career” there. I didn’t have enough time to get a clear image of what’s really going on in the field, but. Read more. The post Main Stream Media, Side Stream Media and Down Stream Media appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry
Remote finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs—and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats have become more than just “growing pains”. They’re now liabilities. The challenge isn’t just team distribution, but building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
Productivityist
JULY 7, 2021
Mike Kim joins the show as I rebrand the podcast into ‘A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy’. Find out how and why your brand evolves over time. This episode is sponsored by TextExpander. With TextExpander, you can unlock your productivity with its many features. With TextExpander you can make everything you write repetitively available everywhere you type: text documents, spreadsheets, web forms, and more.
Jennie Lyon
JULY 6, 2021
It’s July! Are you ready for a vacation? Over the last year and a half, many people have been putting off going on vacation. They might have been worried about money, or they simply didn’t have anywhere to go, given the pandemic restrictions. But now that things are opening up across the country, and the… The post Need a Vacation? Our Virtual Assistant Team to the Rescue!
Small Business CEO
JULY 7, 2021
There are so many ways to run a business online that it is difficult to pick one. The wonderful thing about starting an online business is how much freedom it gives you to make money and live the lifestyle that really works for you. No commuting and far less risk are the other advantages. photo credit: Kampus Production / Pexels. There is a way in particular that offers the regular person a way to enjoy the benefits of running a business without needing to spend a fortune setting up a brick and
Brilliantly Better
JULY 6, 2021
Today could have been a bad day. But it wasn’t. It started as usual, but with a slight fatigue (I didn’t sleep quite well, so got up a bit tired). Because of that, I decided to take a shorter route to the work place (which is, as always, a coffee shop). After I got there, Read more. The post Speed Is A Function Of Fuel appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv
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