Companies are at their best when robust conversation and communication are commonplace. The free flow of opinions, ideas and even criticisms help foster a truly collaborative work environment. Over the years I’ve talked with tech workers though who say their leaders don’t always encourage thoughtful dialogue in the workplace. Without open lines of communication, founders struggled to build...

So many benefits can flow from working together within an organization rather than remaining isolated in silos. Collaboration can help yield fresh ideas, greater efficiency and more productivity. In turn, this can maximize your startup’s working capital and free up additional cash flow. Collaboration may not come naturally to everyone, especially in newer organizations that haven’t yet...

Are you confident that your business can weather a coming recession? Small business owners saw their revenue grow by a staggering 87% in 2022, but profits have dipped by 4%. The reason? Inflation forced businesses to raise spending to cover their operating costs and rise above the competition. The good news is that your marketing plan can...

An old adage tells us that “It takes teamwork to make the dream work.” In a nutshell, that’s exactly what developing and implementing effective collaboration strategies can do for your small business. While members of any cross-functional team can make progress playing nicely in the sandbox together, a little strategic effort can get even more...