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On Thursday, April 19, more than 1,500 people joined us for our 2018 annual meeting as we explored our theme of “Pivot.” Now more than ever, we recognize that foresight and a strategic mindset are only part of a successful approach to enhanced growth. In order to stay competitive in today’s economy, businesses must be agile to

Preparing financially for retirement can be complicated for anyone, but for small-business owners, the process often poses even more challenges. Teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other government employees generally receive a pension. The corporate world can offer benefit plans or matching contributions. But entrepreneurs can’t automatically rely on any of those features; instead, they have

Watch for the Five Ps in every small-business success story. This will not be the first time you have read about the importance of critical items to startup and early stage, small-business success. After spending more than 10 years mentoring and coaching startups, I am equipped to opine on the most important Ps in early

Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, marketing, HR, career, and personal tips. Pink Spaghetti @PinkSpagKatieIn this age of electronic communication, a handwritten note to customers speaks volumes, and makes your #smallbiz stand out from the crowd. Real Marsha Wright| Brand Influencer @marshawright“Do not judge me by my

Any health-care professional knows the importance of bedside manner. It builds a powerful relationship with your patients, instilling trust and safety in a setting where they may feel vulnerable. This relationship is key for delivering optimal care, retaining your patient base, and building your reputation.  However, it can be difficult to extend that level of

In a world where we seem to be inundated with surveys (like purchase-experience emails), which ones are worth completing? Believe it or not, your health-care provider’s patient-satisfaction survey is one survey that’s well worth your time.  Here are three reasons why you should consider taking that survey the next time around. Do you want to

Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, marketing, HR, career, and personal tips. Bonadio Group  @bonadiogroupSmall businesses unprepared for tax reform: https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/small-businesses-unprepared-for-tax-reform-impact Sunu Philip @sunuphilipBidding on #Business? 5 #Tips to Beat the #Competition via @Inc #DigitalMarketing #OnlineMarketing #marketingtips https://buff.ly/2HPHyIv Ravi Yande @ravireportVery smart content marketing strategies https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2018/04/26/13-content-marketing-strategies-to-differentiate-your-brand/#61992786605a …

Companies that train their employees in what are commonly referred to as “soft skills” are finding those efforts pay off in productivity and retention.  People with soft skills are adept in areas such as interpersonal communication, leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability. But often still missing in the soft-skills department, some corporate analysts say, is the willingness

Here’s a quick question. Where did you have your most impactful learning experience?  A. In a class or a courseB. In a meetingC. At a conference or in a workshopD. In your work, completing a project or task Did you answer D? I’ve asked this same question numerous times to organizational managers, leaders, and at presentations that I’ve given,