Data has the power to strengthen everything businesses do, from the new products they launch to the marketing campaigns they use to promote those products. Gathering information and putting that information to use, even in HR, has become big business, creating jobs and cloud solutions. When a business is more informed before making decisions, that...

Search is very helpful for your business but don’t forget longstanding real-world strategies. These days, many business owners have become obsessed with utilizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in their marketing campaigns. While SEO has a valued place in Internet marketing, it is possible to master local marketing without relying on it. In fact, when it comes...

Traditionally, when employers have sought to reward top performers, they’ve relied on money. Whether in the form of a raise or a bonus, adding to your existing pay is one of the best ways to keep you around and make you feel appreciated. However, many small businesses are struggling to make budget on the revenue they...

The most successful entrepreneurs tend to surround themselves with the best tools and information. You can find much of it online. Everyone has gaps in their knowledge or capabilities. Being aware of valuable web destinations can help you compensate in areas that you’re working on. They also can help you achieve even more in your areas of strength. Here...

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Stop second guessing yourself, because doctors may have found the answer. A team of psychologists in Germany and Switzerland published a report in 2013 that detailed the four major personality traits often shared by successful entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs. They also...

Losing a wallet, set of keys, or even luggage is a universal frustration. For Daniel Daoura, founder of Pebblebee, solving that problem at scale wasn’t just an ambition, it was an evolution from his work in aerospace engineering. With a background in designing advanced military asset tracking systems for Boeing, Daoura transitioned from high-stakes defense technology to...

The daily routine, and even drudgery, of life sometimes beats our dreams out of us, a little bit at a time. Before we know it, we’ve lost the drive we once propelled us to achieve our goals. Inspiration is what drives creativity, innovation and progress of all types. Inspired people design a better mousetrap, create iconic...

I talk to entrepreneurs and professionals in their 30s who lament they’ve “gotten so old” and run out of time to invest and retire at a younger age. Remember that financial planning in your 30s doesn’t have to be worrisome. You don’t need to start investing right out of college, and millions of Americans find their financial footing...

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...