Key Takeaways Washington’s top interest groups invested over $283.1 million in lobbying last year, reflecting a growing trend of corporate political advocacy. Understanding legislative processes and building strategic relationships are pivotal for entrepreneurs aiming to sway political decisions in their favor. Despite risks, proactive political engagement through lobbying, coalition forming and various advocacy techniques can...

Every U.S. election is critically important to good governance at all levels, be it local, state or national. However, there’s no denying that our every-four-year presidential elections are particularly crucial, and that’s especially true in recent years when divisiveness and partisanship make it harder for politicians to cross party aisles and work with each other. Elections are also...

Your experience as a startup founder or executive often comes down to how well you plan and the strategic decisions you make in an unpredictable world. If you’ve participated in a fantasy football league – you may have noticed how similar it can be at times to running a business. You’re always analyzing statistics, trying to predict...

Private real estate investing continues to attract plenty of interest. In recent years, more investors of sufficient means are turning to private equity real estate and real estate funds to diversify their portfolios with an asset class that offers both ongoing revenue and ownership of a tangible asset. While private real estate investing can be...

Key Takeaways How to use the power of the “butterfly effect.” These small changes can yield outsized results for your business. Have you heard of the butterfly effect? It’s a way of describing how small changes can have a seismic impact on a complex system. Here’s one way it’s often explained. If a butterfly flaps...

As the euphoria of New Year’s resolutions begins to wane, a formidable challenge looms on the horizon — “Quitter’s Day.” Recognized as the second Friday in January, this day marks a critical juncture where many individuals abandon their well-intentioned goals. Turns out, there’s actually some science that backs why Quitter’s Day is something everyone, including entrepreneurs, should watch...

Company culture is without a doubt one of the top job benefits for employees. Free snacks and good vacation time make a difference, but how you interact with your supervisors and the environment that results from that is what can keep an employee on board when pay raises and bonuses aren’t a regular thing. But for the increasing...

Retirement is an exciting time full of newfound freedom and flexibility in your life and schedule. But for many retirees, retirement also leads to feelings of boredom or purposelessness. The good news is that part-time work during retirement can provide the perfect solution. Staying active with part-time jobs can let you to earn extra income while maintaining a...

Attracting excellent personnel is only half the battle in today’s fiercely competitive corporate environment—keeping them is the actual struggle. The goal of firms seeking to sustain a robust, creative, and adaptable workforce is now employee retention. The trick? Understanding that employees seek growth, recognition, and a sense of belonging.  In this comprehensive exploration, we look...

Part of retirement means re-evaluating your needs and transitioning to a new chapter of life. This downsizing process can be emotional as well as beautiful. Evaluating what you need out of your home can be one of the most freeing and stressful tasks. When you first buy a home, you plan for a family and...