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Someone is out to get you; Count on it
Most of us work at finding ways to do a better job, advance in a career, and become more successful. That’s commendable, but we may differ on how to go about getting there. While most are straightforward, tackling one challenge after another, others do it differently, and their actions leave marks that affect our success. […]
Exploring a Benefit Corporation for your Business Venture
I have recently seen rising interest on the part of entrepreneurs in filing as a benefit corporation. However, upon discussing the choice, I have come to realize that many need more information about the basics of this type of corporate entity. The following is a basic beginner’s guide to the benefit corporation. The whys of
How To Stay Young in Retirement
Mohr Keet of South Africa bungee jumped when he was 96, landing himself in the Guinness Board of World Records. Yuichiro Miura of Japan climbed Mount Everest when he was 80. Not everyone in the golden years of life will attempt and accomplish such extraordinary feats, but most people can take steps to keep themselves
Upstate Venture Connect study reveals characteristics of emerging growth companies
SYRACUSE — A recent study commissioned by Syracuse–based nonprofit Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) has revealed some traits of high-growth companies in upstate New York’s innovation economy. UVC describes itself as “an entrepreneur-led nonprofit focused on building a region wide startup community” and seeks to connect upstate entrepreneurs with resources needed to succeed. To better understand
Small-Business Hiring: What the Big Deal?
How can I be sure I need to hire someone? What exactly does this “someone’ need to do? Where do I start looking? How do I know what to ask in an interview? What other options are available? These and many more questions may be swimming around in your head as a small-business owner thinking
As everyone knows, owning and operating a small business is risky. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), 50 percent of new businesses will survive five years or more. The percentage of businesses that will survive 10 or more years is only 33 percent. The probability of survival increases with the firm’s age. It
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various business, career, digital, and personal tips: Robert Half MR @RobertHalfMR Quick #EmployeeRetention tip from @RobertHalfFA VP, Ky Kingsley. 8 more tips on how to reduce employee turnover: http://ow.ly/zWvc30bOkXI TheRecNetwork @TheRecNetwork1 What can you do to attract talented #Millennials to work for
A handful of recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various business, career, digital, and personal tips: Kelly Isley/Author @AdaptNowEditors How do
Why Leaders Need to Be Great Salespeople to Succeed
Whether it’s a CEO, a coach, or someone else whose job it is to motivate others, a great leader is at heart a good salesperson.
Survey examines generational differences in consumer involvement in health-care plans
Millennials are more involved than other generations in making health-care choices, including some that are costly for health-plan sponsors. That’s among the “key” findings on
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